Travel Insurance for Egypt and Egyptians visiting Europe and USA
Answer these questions to find the best insurance plan for your needs (International travelers, students, all US visa’s and Schengen visa).
Egyptians visiting USA
Visitor medical insurance for travelers from Egypt visiting US
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Expatriate insurance
Worldwide travel health insurance for US Expatriates
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US residents visiting Egypt
Travel health insurance for US residents travelling to Egypt
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Travelers from Egypt to USA
Travel medical insurance plans satisfying Schengen visa requirements
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Travel insurance for Egyptians visiting Europe
Travel Insurance is mandatory while applying for the Schengen visa which allows you to travel to 26 countries in Europe. The Schengen state consulates have guidelines for the insurance which satisfy visa requirements. Coverage for emergency cases, hospital stays, evacuation is a minimum requirement that can put your mind at ease when you are in a foreign country with many unknown factors related to medical affairs of that country. We have several plans for people all over the world visiting European countries which satisfy Schengen visa requirements. Nationalities who require Schengen visaSchengen visa insurance requirements
- Medical coverage of at least 30,000 Euros (about $50,000 USD)
- A repatriation benefit.
- An emergency medical evacuation benefit.
International travel insurance for visiting Egypt
Despite its political and terrorist related trouble, Egypt attracts around 10 million tourists annually. The country has long been a favorite tourist thanks to its rich history dating back to the time of the pharaohs. Some of oldest monuments are found here along the Nile river valley, these include the pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, Luxor's hieroglyph laden Karnak temple, the ancient burial ground in Saqqara and the valley of the kings tombs. Egypt's capital Cairo also has historic monuments including the Muhammad Ali Mosque along with the Egyptian Museum with its treasure trove of antiquities.It is prudent for international tourists visiting Egypt to buy good travel medical insurance. Customers can compare among popular US travel insurance plans at American Visitor Insurance to buy the most appropriate plan for their specific needs.
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Trip Cancellation Insurance
Trip Insurance coverage for trip expenses in case of trip cancellation and other emergencies.
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Travel medical insurance
Covers medical expenses outside home country
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Annual Multi-trip insurance
Annual travel health insurance for frequent travelers
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Group insurance
Covers five or more travelers on same schedule
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What is the cheapest international travel health insurance ?
The cheapest international travel insurance is to buy a fixed benefits insurance plan (with fixed coverage for different medical situations) as opposed to a comprehensive travel insurance plan. The cost of international travel insurance is also cheaper for coverage outside the United States. However neither of these may be appropriate to your situation. To help travelers make an informed decision, we have developed our travel health insurance compare tool which displays the most appropriate travel insurance plan for your needs based on your age, travel destination and maximum medical coverage.
Is it too late to buy Africa travel insurance?
It's NEVER too late to buy Africa travel insurance unless the traveler is already sick or injured. As long as the traveler is healthy, you can purchase an international travel insurance plan to get coverage for future accident or illness. There are a few policies for coverage in the US which have time limits on when you can purchase them since your latest arrival to the US. However, there are other companies who do not mind how long you have been in the country, Find the best time to buy travel insurance
Popular tourist destinations in Egypt
Dahab
Dahab is located some 85 km north of Sharm el-Sheikh on the Gulf of Aqaba. Wind surfing, Snorkeling, Scuba diving and camel and jeep trips make it one of the most popular destinations along the Red Sea.
Siwa Oasis
Siwa Oasis located on an old date trade route, Siwa was an oasis vital to the trade route, as the natural springs and shade giving palm trees gave travelers respite from the desert.
Abu Simbel
Abu Simbel is an archaeological site comprising two massive rock-cut temples in southern Egypt on the western bank of Lake Nasser.
Red Sea Reef
The Red Sea, off the coast of Egypt, is one of the most beautiful places in the world to go diving. The waters of the Red Sea are renowned for their spectacular visibility and features some of the most exotic seascapes.
Egypt - General information
Location Northeast Africa
Capital Cairo
Language Arabic, Egyptian Arabic
CurrencyEgyptian Pound
Population Around 99 million
Best time to visit October to April
Vacation spots Cario, Luxor, Giza, Hurghada, Sharm EI Sheikh, Alexandira, Aswan, Dahab, Edfu, Marsa Alam, EI Gouna, Taba, Siwa Oasis, Farafra, Suez, Esna.
Travel insurance for Egyptians abroad
A large number of Egyptians travel overseas both for work as well as for leisure. Egypt also has a diaspora close to 5 million strong. While most Eygptian migrants are in Arab countries like Libya, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar and the UAE, a good number of Egyptian expatriates are also in Europe (notably in Italy), Australia as well as in the United States and Canada.This large diaspora retains strong ties with Egypt and they often have family visit them overseas. Egyptians traveling to Europe should buy travel insurance as required for the Schengen visa. Egyptians traveling to the US should also buy adequate visitor medical insurance given the high cost of healthcare in the United States. Customers can compare different visitor medical insurance plans and buy the best plan for their needs at American visitor insurance.
