Which Countries Require Travel Insurance for Visitors?
Travel in 2020 decreased dramatically due to COVID-19, but now, at the start of the new year, many countries have found ways to adapt. Many countries around the world have adopted new requirements for travelers in order to maintain the safety of tourists and their citizens. Some requirements include a negative COVID-19 test, a two-week quarantine once in the country, or a travel visa. However, there is one requirement that many may be unaware of-- travel medical insurance.
In some countries, the requirement for travel medical insurance is general coverage and in others, it must be COVID-19-related coverage. If you are hoping to travel soon, and do so safely, but are feeling overwhelmed by all the new travel requirements here is a list of all the countries requiring travel medical insurance.
List of countries that require travel insurance for entry:
Anguilla
Requires proof of health insurance which covers the cost of all medical expenses related to COVID-19.
Antarctica
Travel medical insurance is required for travelers.
Brazil
Requires proof of travel health insurance which covers the cost of all medical expenses related to COVID-19.
Bahamas
Requires proof of health insurance which covers the cost of all medical expenses related to COVID-19.
The British Virgin Islands
Travel medical insurance is required for travelers.
Cambodia
Travelers are required to buy local health insurance for COVID-19.
Columbia
Requires proof of health insurance which covers the cost of all medical expenses related to COVID-19.
Costa Rica
Requires proof of health insurance which covers up to $50,000 in COVID-19 medical expenses and $2,000 in quarantine room and board expenses.
Cuba
Travel medical insurance is required for travelers.
Dubai
Requires proof of health insurance which covers the cost of all medical expenses related to COVID-19.
Ecuador
Travel medical insurance is required for travelers.
Egypt
Travel medical insurance is required for travelers.
Georgia
Requires proof of health insurance which covers the cost of all medical expenses related to COVID-19.
Iran
Travel medical insurance is required for travelers.
Japan
Travel medical insurance is required for travelers.
Lebanon
Travel medical insurance is required for tourists including full coverage for COVID-19 related medical expenses.
New Caledonia
Travel medical insurance is required for travelers and must cover treatment, hospital, and repatriation expenses.
Oman
Travel medical insurance for at least a month is required for travelers.
Pakistan
Requires proof of health insurance which covers the cost of all medical expenses related to COVID-19.
Panama
Requires proof of health insurance which covers the cost of all medical expenses related to COVID-19.
Qatar
Travel medical insurance is required for visitors.
Russia
Travel medical insurance is required to obtain a travel visa.
Rwanda
Sufficient travel health insurance is required to enter the country.
Schengen Countries
International travel medical insurance is a requirement for Schengen travel. Anyone trying to obtain a travel visa who is not a citizen of the US or a European country.
Austria
Belgium
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Italy
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Seychelles
Travel medical insurance with full coverage is required for visitors.
South Africa
Travel medical insurance is required for travelers.
St. Maarten
Travel medical insurance is required for travelers.
Thailand
Requires proof of health insurance that covers at least $100,000 in medical expenses related to COVID-19.
The Bahamas
Travel medical insurance is required to obtain a travel visa.
Turkey
Travel medical insurance is required for visitors.
Turks and Caicos
Requires proof of health insurance which covers the healthcare costs of all medical expenses related to COVID-19.
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Travel medical insurance is required to obtain a travel visa, however, US citizens can travel visa-free-- unless they plan on staying longer than one month.
Abu Dhabi
Dubai *minimum of $100,000 in medical coverage
Sharjah
Ajman
Umm Al-Quwain
Fujairah
Ras Al Khaima
Vietnam
Travel medical insurance is required for visitors and they are responsible for all COVID-19-related costs.
Traveling during a pandemic is not easy and not necessarily safe, but if it must be done it is best to be informed and ensure you are covered. It is important to note that many of these countries require more than travel medical insurance, and the requirements for all of these countries are subject to change.
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Sources And More Information-
https://www.sevencorners.com/travel-insurance-required-countries
https://www.squaremouth.com/help-center/general-questions/countries-that-require-travel-insurance/
https://www.insubuy.com/countries-that-require-travel-medical-insurance-for-entry/
