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Confirmation of insurance when abroad

Your insurance policy and insurance card are all you normally need to prove you're insured when abroad. Only a few countries require an international insurance certificate.

Holidays and work: you don’t usually need confirmation of insurance 

Confirmation of insurance, or even an international insurance certificate, isn't required for most trips abroad. We recommend that you always carry your insurance card with you. If you’d prefer to have confirmation, you can take a copy of your policy with you. Find out from the FDFA about the latest entry requirements and how long you can stay in the country you're planning to visit.

Insured with CSS

Do you have basic, supplementary or travel insurance with us? We’ll be happy to provide you with confirmation for abroad.

Europe

Your insurance card and a copy of the policy are sufficient. You don’t need separate confirmation of insurance.

Exceptions: Ukraine, Georgia, Moldova

Confirmation of insurance showing the exact arrival and departure dates is mandatory.

Exceptions: Russia, Belarus

You must have confirmation of insurance with cover of EUR 30,000 for repatriation.

North America: USA & Canada

Your insurance card and a copy of the policy are sufficient. You don’t need separate confirmation of insurance.

Exception: stay of more than 90 days

Will your stay last longer than 90 days? Then you’ll need confirmation of insurance showing the exact arrival and departure dates for both these destinations.

Latin America

Your insurance card and a copy of the policy are sufficient. You don’t need separate confirmation of insurance.

Exceptions: Cuba, Ecuador

Confirmation of insurance showing the exact arrival and departure dates is mandatory.

Asia

Your insurance card and a copy of the policy are sufficient. You don’t need separate confirmation of insurance.

Exceptions: Iran, Mongolia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan

Confirmation of insurance showing the exact arrival and departure dates is mandatory.

For students and interns abroad

Many schools and courses abroad require confirmation of insurance from foreign students. You’ll need the exact name and address of the school or company abroad. Travel insurance is often required by those visiting the USA to learn a language or study.

Stay abroad

Africa

Your insurance card and a copy of the policy are sufficient. You don’t need separate confirmation of insurance.

Exceptions: Algeria, Gabon

Confirmation of insurance showing the exact arrival and departure dates is mandatory.

Australia

Your insurance card and a copy of the policy are sufficient. You don’t need separate confirmation of insurance.