Travel insurance requirements for visas - full guide
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This guide is for general information only. Requirements change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or government immigration website. Doc'o Visa does not provide legal advice.
Countries where insurance is mandatory
- All 29 Schengen countries - minimum €30,000 medical cover, valid for full stay
- Cuba - proof of insurance checked on arrival
- Russia - required for visa application
- Saudi Arabia - included automatically in many e-visas
- UAE - required for some visa categories
- Qatar - required for visa-on-arrival nationalities
What to check in your policy
- Coverage amount meets or exceeds the country's minimum
- Includes medical evacuation and repatriation
- Valid for the full duration of your stay, not just arrival day
- Provided by an insurer recognised in the destination country
- Issued in English with policy number and emergency contact