Europe Travel Insurance has been made convenient with the Schengen Visa. Europe Travel Insurance common visa allows you to travel to 24 schengen countries. However Schengen visa countries require visitors to have health insurance coverage. Schengen Visa insurance requirements are specified by the consulates.
Europe Travel Insurance - Introduction and Requirements
Traveling in Europe has been simplified with the introduction of the Schengen visa. If you are a non US citizen and intend to transit through or visit the Schengen countries, you have to obtain your Schengen visa from the Consulate of the country of your main destination.
However, the proof of health insurance cover for your stay in the Schengen area has to be presented to the consulate prior to issuance of visa.
Schengen visa insurance requirements for countries like Germany, France, Greece etc. include:
Insurance company must have a representative office in Europe
Medical evacuation/repatriation coverage of at least US $37,500
Insurance must be valid for duration of stay in the Schengen states
Schengen Visa Insurance Applicants - Information
If you intend to transit through or visit any of the Schengen states for up to 90 days for either tourist or business purposes, you have to obtain your Schengen visa. The visa can be obtained from the Consulate of the country of your main destination. If your main destination cannot be ascertained, the country you first enter is responsible for granting your visa.
Along with the proof of health insurance, the main requirements for Visa are listed below. However we advise you to confirm from the consulate if you need any additional documents.
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Schengen Visa Insurance - Types
Broadly speaking, there are two types of Schengen Visa of general interest.
Business Visas
Tourist Visas
Both types can last for a maximum six months and, in that six months period, they will allow a maximum of ninety days to be spent in the Schengen Zone. You will not normally be issued with multiple Schengen Visas with one six month period so, if multiple visits are required then a multiple entry visa will be necessary.
Schengen Visa Insurance Requirements
2 application forms (completely filled in) with photograph.
valid passport (validity must extend until at least 3 months after the end of the planned journey).
copy of itinerary with confirmed reservation, airline ticket to be presented prior to issuance of visa.
proof of sufficient means of support e.g. bank statements, proof of income or an invitation letter and sponsorship declaration from your relatives / friends in a Schengen country.
Letter from your company giving details about your business trip.
proof of health insurance cover for your stay in the Schengen area to be presented prior to issuance of visa.
visa fees (please contact the Embassy or Consulate where the application is to be lodged).
Minors traveling by themselves or with only one custodian need to contact the respective Embassy or Consulate for further requirements.
