Sheryn6

Hi! I'm just curious to know I really need to have a World Wide Travel Insurance coverage to apply for a Schengen Visa?

Thank you!

mjdh1957

Who told you you had to have this?

I'm not an expert but tourist visas are not linked to any insurance as far as I'm aware.

Of course, if you need emergency health care while in a foreign country and don't have insurance then you might be looking at huge bills to pay.

qwovadis

Best to check with your embassy web site for specifics, NOT usually required but very wise. Many good sites quotewright.com
columbusdirect.com a couple of good ones I have used.

Happy Travels!

Odin

Proof of travel insurance is sometimes a requirement for a visa application, no idea if it's needed for Schengen but since there are many dependencies and variations in visa rules it would be best to check.

Sheryn6

Thank you for the swift responses.

mjdh1957, I checked the French Embassy website for Jeddah and it includes that as one of the requirements. I want to know if it is a case-to-case basis thing or if it is compulsory for us to have such an insurance.

kybourbon

Requirements can be different based on the country you are from and type of visa. Proof of insurance is required by some so you will have to check for your country. Many people posting responses here are from the US and don't need to apply as they can stay in Schengen for 90 days without a visa.

nytraveler

I very much doubt tht anyone here would have detailed info ased on you nataionality.

As noted, many here are americans and we don;t need Schengen visas. Since you do need one obviuosly your rules are completely different. If you're not sure call the embassy and ask - won;t you have to deal with them to get the visa any way?

Christina

If it says you need it, you should get it. The Czech Republic has on their website that any person entering the country must have health insurance, also, although they don't usually check for tourists from many countries (including the US). But they can if they want, and deny you entry. And for them, it isn't even an issue of visa but just any visitor to the country.

Yes, countries can and do require this for some visas, they don't want you to be a burden on their health system.

Odin

<<I want to know if it is a case-to-case basis thing or if it is compulsory for us to have such an insurance.>> If the French consulate website says you need it for your passport type and journey type then it is compulsory.

mjdh1957

I agree with Odin, if it's the French consulate then that sounds like a requirement.

Most people who say they 'hear things' are referring to friends or friends of friends who tell them tall stories about travel that are not usually true.