The Schengen visa is a tourist visa that allows international travelers to enter and freely move within the 26 Schengen countries of Europe. Schengen visas have made traveling to Europe much easier for travelers who are visiting multiple European countries in the same trip, since they are no longer required to obtain multiple tourist visas to do so. International travelers who are visiting Schengen countries in Europe may be required to obtain a Schengen visa, depending on the country of their citizenship.
The Schengen Area includes the following 26 European countries:
- Austria
- Belgium
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Nertherlands
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
Schengen Visa Travel Insurance
Anyone traveling to Europe and applying for a Schengen visa must fulfill the Schengen visa application requirements. One of these requirements is proof of an adequate travel medical insurance policy that follows certain requirements. Adequate Schengen visa travel insurance must:
- Cover the period of the traveler's stay or transit in the Schengen area (up to 90 days within a 180-day period)
- Be valid in all Schengen countries
- Have a minimum coverage amount of EUR 30,000
- Have a $0 deductible
The travel insurance policy also must cover the following in order to meet the Schengen visa insurance requirement:
- Emergency medical evacuation
- Urgent medical attention
- Return of mortal remains
- Emergency hospital treatment
You may also be required to include a letter from the insurance company with your Schengen visa application mentioning that your insurance policy meets these requirements. The company from which you buy your plan can provide this letter.
Having travel medical insurance is not only important because it is a requirement for some visas and countries, but also because with international travel comes additional risks that you may not typically be faced with at home. Experiencing new and unknown foods, culture and environments can increase your risk of food poisoning and unexpected accidents. Take the risk out of your trip abroad by knowing you're covered with travel medical insurance.
One of the best plans available for travelers to Schengen countries is EuropeTravel Plus Insurance. This plan satisfies all necessarily insurance requirements for the Schengen visa and provides your visa letter directly to your inbox, saving you time and stress.
Europe Travel Plus
Underwriters: Sirius International- Covers anywhere in Europe
- Plan pays 100% after deductible
- Fulfills all Schengen visa insurance requirements
- Provides instant Schengen visa letter
- Coverage for medical evacuation and repatriation
- Up to $35,000 for acute onset of pre-existing conditions
You can purchase Schengen visa insurance that meets requirements by clicking the link below .
For a list of visitors insurance plans that meet the Schengen visa application requirements, read about our Schengen Visa Travel Insurance Plans. If you are also interested in trip insurance for your travel between two countries that do not include the U.S., check out our Multinational trip insurance options.
To get a quote about travel insurance for Europe, go to Europe Travel Insurance.
