Frequently asked questions on Schengen Visa Insurance

• What is Schengen insurance?
  • Schengen insurance is a travel medical insurance which covers the policy holder for sickness and accident medical expenses during the policy tenure in Schengen countries. This health insurance also covers for medical evacuation and repatriation.
• How much travel insurance do I need for Schengen visa?
  • To get Schengen visa, the travel medical insurance should cover
    • The insurance should be valid for the Schengen region and entire duration of stay or more days as per visa requirement.
    • 30,000 Euros minimum coverage for medical expenses
    • The insurance cover should include medical evacuation and repatriation.
• Is travel insurance necessary for Schengen visa? / Do I need health insurance for Schengen visa?
  • Yes, travel medical insurance is mandatory to get the Schengen visa. Minimum 30,000 Euros or $50,000 insurance cover is sufficient to get the Schengen visa.
• Can I travel to more than one Schengen country with the same Schengen visa?
  • Yes, you can travel to any of the 26 Schengen countries with one Schengen visa.
• What is the difference between a single-entry and a multiple-entry Schengen visa?
  • Single entry visa allows you to enter Schengen zone only once and expires once you come out of the Schengen zone to travel to a non-Schengen country or back to his home country. While multiple entry Schengen visa allows you to enter multiple times to the Schengen zone.