This is a question that we are continually being asked, and especially as we head into August – its something we hear more and more often. For schools in the USA, they will require all students to obtain or purchase some form of coverage before they will let you enroll in classes – and you […]
Country Insurance Requirements Category
Our country requirements section outlines the insurance requirements that are laid out by specific countries, either as a student or traveler. If you are going to be traveling abroad and applying for a visa, this section will help you find out what you need to do.
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July 27th, 2009 by International-Student-InsuranceDanish International Student Health Insurance Requirements
July 14th, 2009 by International-Student-InsuranceDenmark has become a popular international study destination for students from European countries including the United Kingdom, Norway, Germany…… and now from Asia, with a large number of Chinese students. Denmark is a popular destination for students to study for a number of reasons, including modern teaching styles, English familiarity and high academic standards. One […]
Emergency Numbers When Abroad
July 7th, 2009 by International-Student-InsuranceAfter recently talking with a client about accessing emergency services around the globe, and also running into this excellent article by Matador Abroad concerning all the ways to access emergency services around the world – we thought it would be a great idea to post this to our blog to support our customers around the […]
Swedish Student Visa Insurance Requirements
June 25th, 2009 by International-Student-InsuranceSweden is a popular destination for international students – last year over 25,000 international students studied in Sweden. High-quality English language instruction, a high standard of living, and free tuition have all contributed to Sweden’s popularity with foreign students. Although Sweden has announced plans to begin charging tuition fees to non-EU students no later than […]
Health and Travel Insurance for Russia
April 14th, 2009 by International-Student-InsuranceIf you are planning to travel to Russia, whether for work, school or fun, you should purchase adequate health and travel insurance. For some, insurance is mandatory – for instance, travelers from the European Union are required to have medical insurance for their visa (due to reciprocity for the insurance requirements of the Schengen Visa). […]
Italian Visa Insurance Requirements
December 19th, 2008 by Ross MasonAs many of you might know, the Italian Embassy requires non-European citizens to have proof of health insurance. The policy needs to provide coverage specifically in Italy and meet the specific health insurance requirements the Italian Embassy has set forth. The Italian government requires a signed declaration from the insurance company, also known as the […]
Spanish Visa Insurance Requirements
November 25th, 2008 by International-Student-InsuranceMany international students are going to Spain for studies and it’s important to have a health insurance plan that will meet the requirements for your student visa in Spain. To apply for your student visa, you will have to present a letter (visa letter) from your insurance provider confirming that you have “international insurance coverage […]
Health Insurance Requirements for German Visa
October 10th, 2008 by International-Student-InsuranceIn order to obtain a visa to travel to Germany, all non-European citizens must have a travel/medical insurance policy that meets particular requirements. You also must submit written proof of coverage to the consulate. It must state that you have coverage in Germany and show that you have coverage up to the required amount for the necessary benefits.
Insurance Visa Letter
July 2nd, 2008 by International-Student-InsuranceFor some countries around the world, you will need to show proof of adequate international health and travel insurance as part of your visa application process. Countries that are popular for this requirement include France, Spain and the Schengen Visa – there are many more that require it but these are just the most popular […]
Health Insurance Requirements for French Visa
September 21st, 2007 by International-Student-InsuranceAs many of you may be aware, the French Embassy requires non-European citizens to have proof of health insurance for French Visa. This plan needs to provide coverage specifically in France or needs to be considered a worldwide plan. The French Embassy also has very specific requirements that your health insurance plan must meet in […]
