Visa insurance · by destination
Do you need travel insurance for your visa?
For a Schengen visa, yes: at least EUR 30,000 of medical cover for the whole stay. For most other destinations we cover, insurance is not listed as a visa requirement, though it is still worth having. Each row below links to the official source.
Insurance requirements by destination
“Required” appears only where an official source says so. A date shows only where we checked that source for this point.
| Destination | Insurance and the visa | Minimum cover | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schengen area | Required for visa applicants Schengen visa applicants need travel medical insurance valid across the whole Schengen area for the whole stay, covering repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention and emergency hospital treatment. Visa-free visitors are not asked for it as a visa condition. | EUR 30,000 | EU Visa Code, Regulation (EC) No 810/2009, Article 15 (EUR-Lex) Checked |
| Monaco | Required for visa applicants Monaco is entered through the Schengen area, so travellers who need a visa apply for a Schengen visa and the same insurance rule applies. | EUR 30,000 | EU Visa Code, Regulation (EC) No 810/2009, Article 15 (EUR-Lex) |
| Türkiye | Asked for by some embassies Some Turkish embassies list travel or health insurance among the documents for a sticker visa. The embassy in Yangon asks Myanmar applicants for cover of at least EUR 30,000, and the embassy in Kampala lists travel insurance too. Check the list for the mission you apply to. | — | Turkish Embassy in Yangon, visa requirements Checked |
| Australia | Not listed as a visa requirement in our data — check the official source Our data for this destination does not list travel insurance as a condition of the visa or entry permission. Student visa (subclass 500) holders need Overseas Student Health Cover for their whole stay. Source | — | Australia official visa information |
| United Kingdom | Not listed as a visa requirement in our data — check the official source Our data for this destination does not list travel insurance as a condition of the visa or entry permission. | — | United Kingdom official visa information |
| United States | Not listed as a visa requirement in our data — check the official source Our data for this destination does not list travel insurance as a condition of the visa or entry permission. | — | United States official visa information |
| Canada | Not listed as a visa requirement in our data — check the official source Our data for this destination does not list travel insurance as a condition of the visa or entry permission. | — | Canada official visa information |
| United Arab Emirates | Not listed as a visa requirement in our data — check the official source Our data for this destination does not list travel insurance as a condition of the visa or entry permission. | — | United Arab Emirates official visa information |
| Japan | Not listed as a visa requirement in our data — check the official source Our data for this destination does not list travel insurance as a condition of the visa or entry permission. | — | Japan official visa information |
| Singapore | Not listed as a visa requirement in our data — check the official source Our data for this destination does not list travel insurance as a condition of the visa or entry permission. | — | Singapore official visa information |
| Thailand | Not listed as a visa requirement in our data — check the official source Our data for this destination does not list travel insurance as a condition of the visa or entry permission. | — | Thailand official visa information |
| India | Not listed as a visa requirement in our data — check the official source Our data for this destination does not list travel insurance as a condition of the visa or entry permission. | — | India official visa information |
| China | Not listed as a visa requirement in our data — check the official source Our data for this destination does not list travel insurance as a condition of the visa or entry permission. | — | China official visa information |
| South Korea | Not listed as a visa requirement in our data — check the official source Our data for this destination does not list travel insurance as a condition of the visa or entry permission. | — | South Korea official visa information |
| Malaysia | Not listed as a visa requirement in our data — check the official source Our data for this destination does not list travel insurance as a condition of the visa or entry permission. | — | Malaysia official visa information |
| South Africa | Not listed as a visa requirement in our data — check the official source Our data for this destination does not list travel insurance as a condition of the visa or entry permission. | — | South Africa official visa information |
When SafetyWing fits and when it doesn't
- SafetyWing bills in 4-week periods, so it suits trips of about 3 weeks or more and trips across several countries.
- For a short Schengen trip, a single-trip policy may cost less than a 4-week period.
- We have not confirmed that consulates accept it. Check your consulate accepts this policy: compare the cover amount, the deductible, and validity across the whole territory and for every day of your stay with the consulate's rules (Schengen rules) before you buy.
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See SafetyWing's policy and pricesFrequently asked questions
Is travel insurance required for a Schengen visa?
Yes, for visa applicants. Article 15 of the EU Visa Code asks for travel medical insurance of at least EUR 30,000 that is valid in every Schengen state for the whole stay and covers repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical care and emergency hospital treatment. Travellers who can visit visa-free are not asked for it as a visa condition, though cover is still sensible.
Do the UK, the US or Canada require travel insurance for a visitor visa?
Our data does not list it as a requirement for their visitor visas. Rules can change, so check the official page linked in the table before you apply.
Will my consulate accept a SafetyWing policy?
We have not confirmed that any consulate accepts it. Check that the policy meets your consulate's rules (cover amount, deductible, validity across the whole territory and for the whole stay) before you buy, and ask the consulate or visa centre if you are unsure.
What should my insurance certificate show for a Schengen visa?
Your name, the dates of cover (the whole stay), the area covered (all Schengen states), the amount of medical cover (at least EUR 30,000) and that it covers repatriation and emergency treatment. Visa centres check these details, so compare the certificate with your itinerary.
Is insurance worth it where it is not a visa requirement?
Usually, yes. Medical treatment abroad can be expensive, and a visa or visa-free entry does not pay for it. Whether you need it is your call; it is just not a condition of the visa in those places.
Rules change. See visa rule changes and how we earn money.
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