Schengen Visa Insurance
To apply for a Schengen visa, you must present a travel insurance policy that clearly meets these standards. This insurance is a mandatory part of the visa application documentation.
Key policy requirements:
- Coverage: At least €30,000.
- Territory: Valid across all Schengen countries.
- Deductible: €0 — no out-of-pocket share for the insured person.
- Coverage period: For a single-entry visa — the whole trip plus the 15-day grace period required by the EU Visa Code. For a multiple-entry visa — the days of the first planned trip; the application includes a commitment to insure each subsequent trip.
- Mandatory medical risks: Emergency care, hospitalization, medical evacuation, and repatriation.
The policy must be issued in Latin script (matching your passport) by an accredited insurer, and printed for your visa application. Requirements may vary slightly by embassy — always verify with your specific consulate.
Insurance options
How to insure a Schengen visa application
Set your destination and dates
Choose a Schengen country and your trip dates — the policy must cover the whole trip.
Check the coverage limit
At least €30,000 — the limit consulates require.
Turn on Schengen compliance
Tick the Schengen-compliance option in the calculator.
Get your certificate
The policy and visa certificate are sent to your email right after payment — ready to submit to the consulate.
The information on this page is for general guidance only and is not an authoritative source. Please confirm insurance requirements with the consulate or the official embassy website of your destination country.