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Schengen Visa Medical Insurance Requirements
If you are traveling to any of the 15 countries listed below for either tourism or business purpose,
you need to show the proof of adequate medical insurance coverage at the time of visa application,
before the visa can be granted:
Schengen countries:
Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain and Sweden.
Acceptable medical insurance for schengen visa must meet following criteria:
- Medical coverage of at least €30.000 per person (US$37,500 per person)
- Claims against the insurance company must be recoverable in Schengen, Switzerland and Liechtenstein
- Coverage of all expenses which might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention and/or emergency hospital treatment
- The insurance need to cover the entire stay in Schengen territory
- 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.