Europe Travel Insurance
United Arab Emirates citizens traveling to the UK or Schengen states in Europe
The Schengen Agreement that was originally signed on 14 June 1985 by Five European Union members has now been broadened to include 29 European countries. These 29 Schengen countries have between them a population of over 400 million.
These 29 Schengen countries have officially removed all border restrictions between their mutual borders which allows international travelers to travel in these 29 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.
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Satisfy mandatory Schengen insurance requirements
Our worldwide plans offer the following benefits for expats living in the UAE:
- Coverage for long period of time ranging from six months to a few years.
- It provides coverage for preventive care, pre-existing conditions and maternity.
- Optional riders are available for specific coverage.
- Also offers coverage for the families of the expats.
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How much does Schengen Visa health insurance cost?
There is no single travel insurance cost for travelers from UAE to Europe. The cost of best travel insurance for UAE visitors to Europe varies based on several factors such as the age of the travelers, duration of coverage, medical maximum coverage, deductible for the plan, type of health insurance and the cost of travel insurance for pre-existing conditions. For an average traveler, there are cheap travel insurance plans at less than a dollar a day. Understandably, the more expensive the travel insurance, the better and more comprehensive will be the travel insurance coverage.
- Available for US and Non-US citizens traveling outside home country & outside USA.
- For ages 14 days to 99 years.
- Coinsurance is available 100% up to the maximum limit.
- Covers acute onset of pre-existing conditions up to 70 years of age.
- This plan can be renewed upto 2 years.
- Available for non-U.S. citizens/residents traveling outside home country & outside USA.
- For ages 14 days to 89+ years.
- Covers unexpected recurrence of a pre-existing medical condition up to $20,000 of covered expenses up to age 65 or the first $10,000 for age 65 or over.
- Co-insurance percentage is 100% up to the policy maximum after the deductible is met.
- Available for non-U.S. citizens/residents traveling outside home country & outside USA.
- For ages 14 days to 89+ years.
- Covers unexpected recurrence of a pre-existing condition up to $2500 per policy period.
- Co-insurance percentage is 100% up to the policy maximum after the deductible is met.
- Coverage for non-U.S. Residents/Citizens while traveling outside home country.
- For ages 14 days to 99 years.
- Covers Acute onset of pre-existing conditions are covered up to $50k for age under 64 years and a coverage of $10k for age of 65-79.
- The plan pays 100% for co-insurance.
- The Benefit period is 180 days to receive treatment from the date of an injury or illness. Initial treatment must occur within 30 days.
- Available for US and Non-US citizens traveling outside home country & outside USA.
- For ages 14 days to 99 years.
- Coinsurance is available 100% up to the maximum limit.
- Covers acute onset of pre-existing conditions up to 79 years of age.
- 79 years old turing 80 during the coverage period, Atlas International plan does not affect coverage as long plan is purchased at age 79.
- Covers complications of pregnancy.
What does Schengen visa travel insurance cover?
Satisfies Visa requirements
Schengen visa insurance satisfies consulate requirements.
Schengen travel insurance covers Doctor visits in case of sudden injury or sickness.
Emergency medical evacuation expenses to nearest available facility if needed.
Health care expenses
Covers emergency medical expenses for accidental injury or illness.
Offers coverage for repatriation of remains expenses to home country in case of death.
Travel insurance offers coverage for acute onset of pre-existing conditions.
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Schengen travel insurance for Dubai residents visiting Europe
Dubai is today one of the most sophisticated and cosmopolitan cities in the world with over 150 nationalities as its residents. Dubai has been transformed in the recent past from being a port to becoming a logistical hub, a prominent global financial center and a very popular tourist attraction. Dubai has a centrally located among many nations and is within a few hours by flight from Europe, Africa and South Asia.
This has helped in making Dubai a city with many expatriates, international tourists and travelers.The number of travelers from Dubai traveling to the USA and to Europe has increased dramatically. This has been made easy thanks to direct flights to many large US and European cities from Dubai and Abu Dhabi mainly by Emirates and Etihad airlines.
While we have US expatriates traveling back to Europe and the US for short visits, quite often it is also other nationalities who are Dubai residents who travel overseas for work and for leisure. Given the high cost of healthcare in the US and in Europe, residents of Dubai traveling overseas should take care to buy good international travel insurance. At American Visitor Insurance, customers can compare and buy visitor health insurance online. We also offer travel insurance plans that satisfy Schengen visa insurance requirements for travel to Europe.
The European consulates that are part of the Schengen treaty (Spain, France, Italy, Germany, ....) insist on adequate travel medical insurance for UAE nationals who are visiting any of the Schengen countries.
Nationalities who require Schengen visa.
We offer several travel insurance plans that satisfy Schengen visa consulate requirements:
- Medical coverage of at least 30,000 Euros(about $50,000 USD)
- A repatriation benefit.
- An emergency medical evacuation benefit.
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What are the types of Schengen visas?
1 Schengen visa Type A
Non Schengen country citizens who are transiting through or waiting from a connecting flight in the international terminal in a Schengen nation airport is issued an A visa. It is also commonly known as the airport transit visa
2 Schengen visa Type B
The Schengen type B visa is for trips of less than five days and is with the qualifier “transit”.
3 Schengen visa Type C
- A single-entry visa which entitles the visa holder to a single entry into the Schengen region.
- A double-entry visa entitles the visa holder to two entries to the Schengen region during the visa’s periods validity.
- A multiple-entry visa entitles the visa holder to as many entries and exits from the Schengen region as desired.
4 Long Stay visa or Type D Schengen visa
The following are valid reasons for the Type D Schengen visa : vacations or personal visits, work-related travel, study related travel, to participate in a training program, to complete an internship
Travel tips for UAE nationals visiting the USA or Europe
Travel tips
Always plan your itinerary before leaving the home country. While traveling in the USA or Europe you need good time management if you want to visit many places. There are travel ideas shared by those who have already traveled and you can read them online. You can also get travel information from travel agents in the UAE or by doing some online research. Air ticketing, booking hotel rooms, planning visit to sightseeing... can be done by travelers sitting at their home country. Make a list of restaurants in the state you are visiting which can serve your cuisine.
Health tips
Health care emergencies can happen to anyone and at any time. Be cautious while you are in a foreign country with what you eat and drink. If you are allergic to certain food items and beverages it is good to avoid. Carry your prescribed medicine (if any) and also take alternative names for those medicines which you may not get in the USA or Europe.
Insurance tips
The US and European health care facilities are among the most sophisticated, but most costly systems. An overnight stay in a US or European hospital can leave the patient with huge medical bills. European or US domestic health insurance plans are not available for UAE nationals during their sojourn there. UAE nationals can however buy overseas travel insurance online by selecting the plan that best fits their needs.
Europe Travel Insurance, Travel medical insurance Europe – FAQ’s
Yes, UAE citizens must have a valid Schengen visa to enter any country in the Schengen Zone.
The following are some categories of people living in Saudi Arabia that are exempt from the Schengen visa requirement:
- Citizens of countries living in Bahrain who do not need a Schengen visa for short travel (usually up to 90 days)
- UAE citizens who have a dual citizenship in one of the Schengen nations
UAE citizens traveling to the Schengen region will need to carry the following documents:
- A valid passport: The passport must be valid for at least three more beyond the departure date from the Schengen Area.
- A valid Schengen Visa: The Schengen visa must be valid for the entire length of travel to the Schengen region.
- Proof of finances: Documents reflecting adequate financial means to visit the Schengen region.
Travel insurance for a Schengen visa application in Bahrain must satisfy the following conditions:
- A minimum coverage of at least €30,000.00 (equivalent coverage of about 50,000 US Dollars).
- Coverage should be available across all Schengen member states.
- Coverage should to valid for the entire length of one’s stay in the Schengen region.
Yes, one can enter the Schengen Area on a land border crossing.
Yes, one can travel to many Schengen countries with a single entry visa, as long as all the travel is done within one trip and without exiting from the Schengen region. A single entry visa allows a traveler to enter the Schengen Zone only once for the period that it is issued. Once the traveler leaves the Schengen Zone, he or she cannot enter again to the Schengen region with a single entry visa. However once the traveler has entered the Schengen region, he/she can travel to different countries within the Schengen zone.
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