Health and medical travel insurance

Schengen visa applicants must present a valid and sufficient travel insurance that covers any expenses that may arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention and/or emergency hospital treatment.

• the minimum coverage should be 30 000 EUR,
• the proof of insurance must be submitted with the visa application,
• the insurance must cover the entire period of stay and be valid in the territory of all Schengen states.

 Exempted from the medical insurance requirement are those who:

• are traveling with a diplomatic passport,
• persons applying for an airport transit visa,
• persons who are family members of an EU/EES citizen who has moved to or reside in a member State other than that of which they are a national.