Dating back to the 1960’s, US citizens have been restricted from traveling to Cuba due to the Cuban Assets Control Regulations. Since the US President, Barak Obama took office, he promised that these restrictions would be reduced. Many educational programs and tourism agencies were preparing themselves strategically in hopes that they would be ready when […]
Visa Requirements Category
Blog posts that address visa requirements for particular countries.
Educational Programs in Cuba Now Available to US Citizens
January 25th, 2011 by International-Student-InsuranceCanadian Working Holiday Insurance
May 19th, 2010 by International-Student-InsuranceCanada has opened its doors to embrace the idea of individuals traveling, working and living abroad. The Canadian Working Holiday Program has been gaining popularity as countries are sending individuals between 18 and 35 on an exchange program to a foreign country. Currently, there are several countries involved in this exchange agreement including: Australia Austria […]
Spain Student Insurance
December 10th, 2009 by International-Student-InsuranceIf you are preparing to study in Spain, you will need Spain student insurance to meet the Spanish visa requirements. Spain is considered a Schengen country, which requires that you have 30,000 euros in coverage. However, the Embassy has added additional requirements for students studying in Spain. In addition to the minimum coverage requirement, your […]
Insurance for International Students in the Netherlands
October 13th, 2009 by International-Student-InsuranceInternational students in the Netherlands are required to have international health insurance. The Netherlands require that international students have insurance that meets the Schengen visa requirements. Those requirements are as follows: – The insurance company must have a representative office in Europe – Medical evacuation/ repatriation coverage of at least US $37,500 – Insurance must […]
Danish 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 […]
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). […]
