Schengen Visa Insurance, Best Schengen visa travel insurance

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Satisfy Schengen visa requirements

Medical coverage of at least €30,000 (about $50,000 USD)
A repatriation benefit.
An emergency medical evacuation benefit.
The insurance provider must have an office in Europe.

Procedure to get the Schengen visa application letter!

Schengen visa travel insurance - An overview

The Schengen Agreement that was originally signed on 14 June 1985 by Five European Union members has now been broadened to include 26 European countries. These 26 Schengen countries have between them a population of over 400 million. These 26 Schengen countries have officially removed all border restrictions between their mutual borders which allows international travelers to travel in these 26 countries without any border crossing restrictions.

The following nationalities need the Schengen visa even for short visits. However for longer visits (more than 90 days) almost non Europeans including US citizens need the Schengen visa. Travel insurance while made mandatory for foreign travelers for getting a Schengen visa is any event very important given the high cost of healthcare in Europe. The travel insurance plans that we offer work for travelers of all nationalities.

Buying travel insurance for Europe and for Schengen countries on a website called Americanvisitorinsurance.com may appear contradictory. However while we mainly offer travel insurance for visiting the US, we also offer international travel insurance and Schengen visa travel insurance which are designed specifically to meet Schengen Visa requirements.

Is travel insurance necessary for Schengen visa?
Yes, Europe travel insurance is mandatory for applying for the Schengen visa according to Schengen state consular requirements. The Schengen visa travel insurance requirement is a minimum coverage of 30,000 Euros.

How can I get travel medical insurance for Schengen visa?
Travelers to Europe who are applying for the Schengen visa can buy Schengen visa travel insurance on our website. Our Schengen visa travel insurance quote facility lists the travel insurance that satisfy Schengen visa consulate requirements. Once you complete buying the policy online, you can download the required Schengen visa letter which you can submit while applying for the Schengen visa.

How do I book travel insurance for Schengen visa?
Travelers can book travel insurance for Schengen visa on our website using our Schengen visa insurance quote facility. On buying the Europe visa insurance policy, you will receive the required Schengen visa letter that has to be submitted with the Schengen visa application.

How much is travel insurance for Schengen visa?
The cost for the Schengen visa travel insurance depends mainly on the age of the traveler and the duration of coverage required. The older the traveler the higher will be the cost. The longer the duration of travel insurance required, the greater will be the cost for the travel insurance for Schengen visa. The Schengen visa insurance application quote facility on our website lists the travel insurance that satisfy Schengen visa consulate requirements.

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#1 Policy Maximum is the maximum eligible medical expenses that the plan will cover.

#2 Deductible is the amount of expenses that must be paid out of pocket before an insurer will pay any expenses.

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Long term Europe Visa Insurance
US citizens who want to stay in any of the 26 Schengen countries for more than 90 days in a 180 day period need a Long Stay Visa. One of the requirements for this visa is proof of medical insurance with medical expenses coverage up to 30,000 Euro (or the equivalent in US dollars) which is valid during the whole stay in the Schengen countries. The insurance company should provide a visa letter stating coverage amounts for medical expenses, emergency medical evacuation and repatriation while in Europe (or 'unlimited' if there is no limit of coverage).

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Procedure to get the Schengen visa application letter for the European consulates

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3) Download VISA LETTER

Medical insurance for getting the Europe visa can be purchased online both quickly and with ease.
We have developed an insurance comparison facility so that an Europe Visa or Schengen Visa holder may compare quotes from several different insurance providers.
The customer has to provide relevant information (age, travel dates, total amount of coverage desired) in a simple travel insurance for schengen visa form and click the 'get quote' button. A list of cheap schengen travel insurance plans with the premium (cost), medical coverage details, and the name of the underwriter is displayed.
The Schengen Visa applicant can now buy the best schengen visa insurance plan they like by clicking on the corresponding 'BUY' button.
To do so they must complete a simple schengen visa insurance application online and pay using a credit card.
On purchasing the Europe travel insurance, a traveler will be provided with the insurance details that include a toll free number, a virtual ID card, and a visa letter that may be presented to the consulate as proof of coverage.

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Factors determining the travel health insurance for schengen visa cost

The monthly premium or cost of the Schengen Visa insurance plan depends on the following:

The age of the traveler: The older the Schengen visa holder, the more expensive the monthly plan cost
The maximum medical coverage selected: The options range from $50,000, up to $1,000,000, the higher the coverage amount, the higher the premium.
The selected deductible: A 'deductible' is the amount of the medical costs the customer pays before the insurance plan provides any coverage. Most plans provide several options ranging form $0 to $2500 (travelers over age 60 years may not have the $0 deductible option). The lower the deductible, the higher the premium.
The co-insurance on the plan: 'Co-insurance' is the percentage on medical expenses borne by the customer AFTER the deductible is paid.
The insurance underwriter: There are different underwriters such as AIG, Lloyds, Nationwide, etc. Premium will vary for different underwriter.