Countries that require travel insurance to enter

Most travel-insurance writing online is sold rather than sourced. This table is the opposite: it lists only countries whose own authorities make insurance a condition of entry, and states the minimum coverage where that figure is officially published. Absence from this table means insurance is not a legal entry condition — it does not mean traveling uninsured is wise, only that no border officer will ask.

199 of 199 destinations researched for this topic.

DestinationApplies toMinimum coverageWhat is requiredSource
AlgeriaVisa applicantsNo minimum statedAlgeria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists a travel insurance and repatriation assistance certificate among the documents to accompany a visa application.mfa.gov.dz
AustriaVisa applicants30000 EURUnder the Visa Code, Schengen visa applicants must prove they hold travel medical insurance valid throughout the Member States for the whole intended stay, with minimum coverage of €30,000 (for a multiple-entry visa, covering the first intended visit). No official source we could read requires insurance of visa-exempt visitors.eur-lex.europa.euRegulation (EC) No 810/2009 establishing a Community Code on Visas, Article 15(3) — travel medical insurance with minimum coverage of EUR 30 000
BelarusEveryone enteringNo minimum statedBelarus's Foreign Ministry says that when crossing the border foreigners must have a medical insurance document issued by a Belarusian or foreign insurance company, except categories of persons not obliged to possess one. For the airport visa-free regime it requires a medical insurance policy with coverage of at least 10,000 euros, valid in Belarus for the whole duration of the stay.mfa.gov.by
BelgiumVisa applicants30000 EURSchengen visa applicants must prove they hold adequate and valid travel medical insurance, valid throughout the Schengen Area for the whole intended stay, with minimum coverage of €30,000.eur-lex.europa.euRegulation (EC) No 810/2009 establishing a Community Code on Visas, Article 15(3) — travel medical insurance with minimum coverage of EUR 30 000
Bosnia and HerzegovinaVisa applicants30000 EURThe Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Qatar lists travel insurance covering EUR 30,000 or USD 50,000 among the documents required for a visa. No official source we could read states an insurance requirement for visa-free visitors.en.bhembassyqatar.com
BruneiEveryone enteringNo minimum statedCanada's travel advice says that when entering Brunei you must be able to show sufficient proof of medical insurance to customs officials, covering the entire length of your stay, and that without proof of insurance your visa will only be valid for two weeks. Australia's Smartraveller says you're required to hold medical insurance for the duration of your visa, with the minimum coverage depending on the type of visa. No Brunei government source we could read states this rule.travel.gc.ca
BulgariaVisa applicants30000 EURBulgaria's Foreign Ministry asks visa applicants for medical insurance valid in the EU for the whole trip, covering repatriation, urgent medical care and emergency hospital treatment, of at least EUR 30,000, as the EU Visa Code requires. Canada's travel advice says Canadian visitors must present proof of medical insurance with at least €30,000 coverage valid in the EU.eur-lex.europa.euRegulation (EC) No 810/2009 establishing a Community Code on Visas, Article 15(3) — travel medical insurance with minimum coverage of EUR 30 000
Burkina FasoVisa applicantsNo minimum statedShort-stay visa applicants must provide a health insurance certificate covering the whole stay, together with a medical certificate showing they have no contagious disease.visaburkina.bf
ColombiaVisa applicantsNo minimum statedColombia's Foreign Ministry asks applicants for a Visitor (V) tourism visa for health insurance with cover in Colombia against all risks in case of accident, illness, maternity, disability, hospitalisation, death or repatriation, for the planned stay. No official source we could read states an insurance requirement for visa-free visitors. The UK government advises checking before you travel that you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation.cancilleria.gov.co
CroatiaVisa applicants30000 EURCroatia's Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs requires Schengen visa applicants to hold travel medical insurance valid throughout the Schengen Area for the whole planned stay, with minimum cover of EUR 30,000. No official source we could read requires insurance of visa-exempt visitors; the UK government says British travellers may need to show proof of travel insurance at Croatian border control.eur-lex.europa.euRegulation (EC) No 810/2009 establishing a Community Code on Visas, Article 15(3) — travel medical insurance with minimum coverage of EUR 30 000
CubaEveryone enteringNo minimum statedCanada's travel advice says you must be able to show proof of medical insurance on entry to Cuba, and that if you have none, or the Cuban immigration authorities are not satisfied with the proof you show, you may have to obtain insurance from a Cuban insurance company on arrival, which may have limited coverage. No Cuban government page we could read states the rule.travel.gc.ca
CyprusVisa applicants30000 EURThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists travel medical insurance for the period of stay in Cyprus, with a minimum coverage of €30,000 for each applicant, among the documents for a visa application.gov.cy
CzechiaVisa applicants30000 EURSchengen visa applicants need travel medical insurance valid throughout the territory of the Member States for the entire intended stay, with minimum coverage of EUR 30,000 (Visa Code, Article 15).eur-lex.europa.euRegulation (EC) No 810/2009 establishing a Community Code on Visas, Article 15(3) — travel medical insurance with minimum coverage of EUR 30 000
DenmarkVisa applicants30000 EURThe Visa Code says applicants for a uniform visa must prove they hold adequate and valid travel medical insurance (for a multiple-entry visa, covering the first intended visit); it must be valid throughout the territory of the Member States, cover the entire intended stay or transit, and the minimum coverage is EUR 30,000. No official source we read requires it of visa-exempt visitors.eur-lex.europa.euRegulation (EC) No 810/2009 establishing a Community Code on Visas, Article 15(3) — travel medical insurance with minimum coverage of EUR 30 000
EstoniaVisa applicants30000 EURThe Visa Code requires applicants for a uniform visa for one or two entries to prove that they hold adequate and valid travel medical insurance, valid throughout the territory of the Member States for the entire intended stay, with minimum coverage of €30,000; Estonia's Foreign Ministry asks Schengen visa applicants for travel medical insurance with coverage of at least 30,000 euros. No official source we could read states an insurance requirement for visa-exempt visitors.eur-lex.europa.euRegulation (EC) No 810/2009 establishing a Community Code on Visas, Article 15(3) — travel medical insurance with minimum coverage of EUR 30 000
FinlandVisa applicants30000 EURFinland's Foreign Ministry says a visa applicant's travel insurance must be in force for the period of validity of the visa applied for and cover the entire Schengen area, with minimum coverage of EUR 30,000.eur-lex.europa.euRegulation (EC) No 810/2009 establishing a Community Code on Visas, Article 15(3) — travel medical insurance with minimum coverage of EUR 30 000
FranceEveryone entering30000 EURService-Public lists, among the conditions a foreigner must all meet when crossing the border, insurance covering medical and hospital costs for care you might receive in France, with minimum cover of €30,000. The EU Visa Code requires Schengen visa applicants to hold travel medical insurance valid throughout the Member States for the entire intended stay, with minimum coverage of EUR 30,000.service-public.gouv.fr
GeorgiaEveryone entering30000 GELSince 1 January 2026 all tourists entering Georgia must hold health and accident insurance covering the whole stay, including the arrival and departure dates, with a sum insured of at least GEL 30,000, issued by a Georgian or foreign insurer and shown on paper or electronically in Georgian or English. Exempt are holders of diplomatic and special visas; holders of diplomatic, official, service and special passports; accredited staff of diplomatic missions, consulates and international organisations and their accredited family members; persons whose entry is provided for by Georgia's international treaties; and drivers in international road freight and passenger transport.geoconsul.gov.geLaw of Georgia on Tourism — mandatory health and accident insurance for tourists from 1 January 2026
GermanyVisa applicants30000 EURSchengen visa applicants must prove they hold adequate and valid travel medical insurance, valid throughout the Schengen Area for the whole intended stay, with minimum coverage of €30,000. The Federal Foreign Office advises visitors who do not need a visa to take out health insurance before the trip that also covers return transport to their home country.eur-lex.europa.euRegulation (EC) No 810/2009 establishing a Community Code on Visas, Article 15(3) — travel medical insurance with minimum coverage of EUR 30 000
GreeceVisa applicants30000 EURThe Visa Code requires applicants for a uniform visa for one or two entries to prove that they hold adequate and valid travel medical insurance, valid throughout the territory of the Member States for the entire intended stay, with minimum coverage of €30,000.eur-lex.europa.euRegulation (EC) No 810/2009 establishing a Community Code on Visas, Article 15(3) — travel medical insurance with minimum coverage of EUR 30 000
HungaryVisa applicants30000 EURThe EU Visa Code requires Schengen visa applicants to hold travel medical insurance valid throughout the Member States for the entire intended stay, with minimum coverage of EUR 30,000.eur-lex.europa.euRegulation (EC) No 810/2009 establishing a Community Code on Visas, Article 15(3) — travel medical insurance with minimum coverage of EUR 30 000
IcelandVisa applicants30000 EURSchengen visa applicants need travel medical insurance valid throughout the territory of the Member States for the entire intended stay, with minimum coverage of EUR 30,000 (Visa Code, Article 15). No official source we could read states an insurance requirement for visa-exempt visitors.eur-lex.europa.euRegulation (EC) No 810/2009 establishing a Community Code on Visas, Article 15(3) — travel medical insurance with minimum coverage of EUR 30 000
IranVisa applicantsNo minimum statedIran's embassy in Berlin adds EUR 10 for travel insurance to every visa fee it charges, and Iran's Interests Section in Washington charges a non-refundable insurance fee of US$13 per visa application; no official source we could read says whether the eVisa or the visa on arrival requires insurance.germany.mfa.ir
IrelandVisa applicantsNo minimum statedThe Immigration Service says that if your short stay ‘C’ visa is approved, you must have evidence of medical or travel insurance when you arrive at the port of entry and present it to the Immigration Officer on request. For other visitors, it lists proof of health insurance covering the duration of the stay among other useful documents.irishimmigration.ie
IsraelVisa applicantsNo minimum statedNo official source we could read states an insurance requirement for visa-exempt visitors travelling on an ETA-IL. The Population and Immigration Authority lists, among the documents for an eVisa-B2 tourist visa, health insurance valid in Israel for the entire period of the visit.israel-entry.piba.gov.il
ItalyVisa applicants30000 EURSchengen visa applicants must prove they hold adequate and valid travel medical insurance, valid throughout the Schengen Area for the whole intended stay, with minimum coverage of €30,000. The UK government says British visitors may need to show proof of travel insurance at Italian border control.eur-lex.europa.euRegulation (EC) No 810/2009 establishing a Community Code on Visas, Article 15(3) — travel medical insurance with minimum coverage of EUR 30 000
KenyaEveryone enteringNo minimum statedA Ministry of Health notice shown in the eTA application says that, in accordance with Gazette Notice No. 11492 (Vol. CXXVIII, No. 129, 30 July 2026), all travellers to Kenya are required to have valid Inbound Travel Health Insurance issued under the IRA, and lets you check your insurance status or get the cover. No minimum cover or price is stated there.etakenya.go.keGazette Notice No. 11492, Kenya Gazette Vol. CXXVIII, No. 129 (30 July 2026)
KosovoVisa applicantsNo minimum statedKosovo's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says visa applicants must show health insurance valid in Kosovo for the whole stay. No official source we could read states an insurance requirement for visa-free visitors. The UK government says Kosovo's public health system is poorly funded and advises adequate travel health insurance.ambasadat.net
LatviaVisa applicants30000 EURThe Visa Code requires applicants for a uniform visa for one or two entries to prove that they hold adequate and valid travel medical insurance, valid throughout the territory of the Member States for the entire intended stay, with minimum coverage of €30,000. Latvia's Foreign Ministry says that at the Schengen external border persons may be requested to present additional proof that they fulfil the entry conditions, e.g. a travel insurance policy.eur-lex.europa.euRegulation (EC) No 810/2009 establishing a Community Code on Visas, Article 15(3) — travel medical insurance with minimum coverage of EUR 30 000
LesothoVisa applicantsNo minimum statedThe Government of Lesotho's service charter lists medical insurance among the requirements for an entry visa, including the tourist category. No official source we could read states whether visa-free visitors need it.gov.ls
LiechtensteinVisa applicants30000 EURUnder the Schengen Visa Code, visa applicants must hold travel medical insurance valid throughout the territory of the Member States and covering the entire period of the intended stay; the minimum coverage is EUR 30,000.eur-lex.europa.euRegulation (EC) No 810/2009 establishing a Community Code on Visas, Article 15(3) — travel medical insurance with minimum coverage of EUR 30 000
LithuaniaVisa applicants30000 EURUnder the Schengen Visa Code, visa applicants must hold travel medical insurance valid throughout the territory of the Member States and covering the entire period of the intended stay; the minimum coverage is EUR 30,000. Canada's travel advice says you may be requested to show proof of medical insurance upon entry to Lithuania, and may otherwise be required to obtain health insurance from a Lithuanian insurer on arrival.eur-lex.europa.euRegulation (EC) No 810/2009 establishing a Community Code on Visas, Article 15(3) — travel medical insurance with minimum coverage of EUR 30 000
LuxembourgVisa applicants30000 EURSchengen visa applicants must prove they hold adequate and valid travel medical insurance, valid throughout the Schengen Area for the whole intended stay, with minimum coverage of €30,000. The UK government says British visitors may also need to show proof of travel insurance at Luxembourg border control.eur-lex.europa.euRegulation (EC) No 810/2009 establishing a Community Code on Visas, Article 15(3) — travel medical insurance with minimum coverage of EUR 30 000
MaltaVisa applicants30000 EURSchengen visa applicants must prove they hold adequate and valid travel medical insurance, valid throughout the Schengen Area for the whole intended stay, with minimum coverage of €30,000. No official source we could read requires it of visa-exempt visitors.eur-lex.europa.euRegulation (EC) No 810/2009 establishing a Community Code on Visas, Article 15(3) — travel medical insurance with minimum coverage of EUR 30 000
MoldovaVisa applicants30000 EURFor tourism (C/T), visit (C/V), transport (C/TS), sport (C/S) and cultural, scientific, humanitarian and short medical-treatment (C/AD) visas, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs asks for travel medical insurance valid throughout Moldova for the whole expected stay, covering medical repatriation, emergency treatment and hospitalisation or death, of not less than €30,000. The eVisa portal lists medical insurance for the stay among the documents an eVisa holder must have at the border.mfa.gov.md
MonacoEveryone entering30000 EURThe UK government says France handles immigration matters for Monaco and that at border control you may need to show proof of your travel insurance. France's Service-Public lists, among the conditions a foreigner must all meet when crossing the border, insurance covering medical and hospital costs in France with minimum cover of €30,000. The EU Visa Code requires Schengen visa applicants to hold travel medical insurance with minimum coverage of EUR 30,000.service-public.gouv.fr
MontenegroVisa applicantsNo minimum statedMontenegro's Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists travel health insurance among the requirements for a short-stay (C) visa. No official source we could read states an insurance requirement for visa-exempt visitors.wapi.gov.meLaw on Foreigners (Official Gazette of Montenegro 12/18 and amendments)
MoroccoVisa applicantsNo minimum statedThe eVisa portal's terms say eVisa holders must be able to show, on arrival, hospital and medical repatriation insurance covering their stay. No official source we could read states an insurance requirement for visa-exempt visitors.acces-maroc.ma
NetherlandsVisa applicants30000 EURUnder the Schengen Visa Code, visa applicants must hold travel medical insurance valid throughout the territory of the Member States and covering the entire period of the intended stay; the minimum coverage is EUR 30,000.eur-lex.europa.euRegulation (EC) No 810/2009 establishing a Community Code on Visas, Article 15(3) — travel medical insurance with minimum coverage of EUR 30 000
North MacedoniaVisa applicantsNo minimum statedNorth Macedonia's Foreign Ministry says a visa applicant must provide proof of travel medical insurance for the entire duration of the stay. No official source we could read makes insurance a condition of entry for visa-free visitors.mfa.gov.mk
NorwayVisa applicants30000 EURUnder the Schengen Visa Code, visa applicants must hold travel medical insurance valid throughout the territory of the Member States and covering the entire period of the intended stay; the minimum coverage is EUR 30,000. No official source we could read states an insurance requirement for visa-exempt visitors.eur-lex.europa.euRegulation (EC) No 810/2009 establishing a Community Code on Visas, Article 15(3) — travel medical insurance with minimum coverage of EUR 30 000
OmanVisa-free arrivalsNo minimum statedOman's Foreign Ministry says visitors entering without a visa must have health insurance, as well as a return ticket, a confirmed hotel reservation and enough money for their stay.fm.gov.om
PalestineVisa applicantsNo minimum statedNo official source we could read states an insurance requirement for visa-exempt visitors entering through Israel on an ETA-IL. Israel's Population and Immigration Authority lists, for the eVisa-B2 tourist visa, health insurance valid for the entire period of the visit in Israel.israel-entry.piba.gov.il
PolandVisa applicants30000 EURPoland's Foreign Ministry lists, for a C-type visa, medical travel insurance with coverage of not less than EUR 30,000, valid throughout the Schengen Area and covering the entire intended stay (for a multiple-entry visa, the first intended visit). The Visa Code requires applicants for a uniform visa to prove they hold adequate and valid travel medical insurance.eur-lex.europa.euRegulation (EC) No 810/2009 establishing a Community Code on Visas, Article 15(3) — travel medical insurance with minimum coverage of EUR 30 000
PortugalVisa applicants30000 EURThe Visa Code says applicants for a uniform visa must prove they hold adequate and valid travel medical insurance (for a multiple-entry visa, covering the first intended visit); it must be valid throughout the territory of the Member States, cover the entire intended stay or transit, and the minimum coverage is EUR 30,000. No official source we could read states an insurance requirement for visa-exempt visitors.eur-lex.europa.euRegulation (EC) No 810/2009 establishing a Community Code on Visas, Article 15(3) — travel medical insurance with minimum coverage of EUR 30 000
RomaniaVisa applicants30000 EURUnder the EU Visa Code, applicants for a Schengen visa must prove that they hold adequate and valid travel medical insurance, valid throughout the territory of the Member States for the entire period of the intended stay, with a minimum coverage of EUR 30,000. No official source we could read states an insurance requirement for visa-exempt visitors.eur-lex.europa.euRegulation (EC) No 810/2009 establishing a Community Code on Visas, Article 15(3) — travel medical insurance with minimum coverage of EUR 30 000
RussiaVisa applicantsNo minimum statedRussia's Foreign Ministry says visa applicants provide a medical insurance policy unless Russia's international treaties provide otherwise; holders of diplomatic and service passports and some other categories are exempt. It says e-visa holders must have medical insurance valid in Russia for their entire stay, except citizens of countries exempted on the basis of reciprocity.kdmid.ru
Saudi ArabiaVisa applicantsNo minimum statedVisit Saudi says medical insurance fees are included in the price of the tourist eVisa and the visa on arrival, but not included when you qualify only through a GCC residence permit or a US, UK or Schengen visa or residence permit (price determined by the provider). The UK FCDO says an e-visa includes health insurance up to SAR 100,000.visitsaudi.com
SerbiaVisa applicantsNo minimum statedSerbia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists adequate and valid travel medical insurance among the general visa requirements. For all visitors it recommends health insurance for the period of stay covering possible medical costs of not less than 20,000 euros.mfa.gov.rs
SlovakiaVisa applicants30000 EURThe EU Visa Code requires Schengen visa applicants to hold travel medical insurance valid throughout the Member States for the entire intended stay, with minimum coverage of EUR 30,000.eur-lex.europa.euRegulation (EC) No 810/2009 establishing a Community Code on Visas, Article 15(3) — travel medical insurance with minimum coverage of EUR 30 000
SloveniaVisa applicants30000 EURThe Visa Code requires applicants for a uniform visa for one or two entries to prove that they hold adequate and valid travel medical insurance, valid throughout the territory of the Member States for the entire intended stay, with minimum coverage of €30,000.eur-lex.europa.euRegulation (EC) No 810/2009 (Visa Code), Article 15(3): 'The minimum coverage shall be EUR 30 000', consolidated to 11 June 2024
SpainVisa applicants30000 EURThe EU Visa Code requires Schengen visa applicants to hold travel medical insurance with minimum cover of EUR 30,000, valid throughout the Schengen states for the whole stay.eur-lex.europa.euRegulation (EC) No 810/2009 establishing a Community Code on Visas, Article 15(3) — travel medical insurance with minimum coverage of EUR 30 000
SwedenVisa applicants30000 EURUnder the Schengen Visa Code, visa applicants must hold travel medical insurance valid throughout the territory of the Member States and covering the entire period of the intended stay; the minimum coverage is EUR 30,000. The Swedish Migration Agency recommends that visitors who do not need a visa also have individual medical travel insurance covering at least EUR 30,000 and valid in all Schengen countries.migrationsverket.se
SwitzerlandVisa applicants30000 EURThe Visa Code says applicants for a uniform visa must prove they hold adequate and valid travel medical insurance (for a multiple-entry visa, covering the first intended visit); it must be valid throughout the territory of the Member States, cover the entire intended stay or transit, and the minimum coverage is EUR 30,000. The UK Foreign Office tells British travellers that at Swiss border control they may also need to show proof of insurance for their trip.eur-lex.europa.euRegulation (EC) No 810/2009 establishing a Community Code on Visas, Article 15(3) — travel medical insurance with minimum coverage of EUR 30 000
TanzaniaEveryone enteringNo minimum statedThe UK Foreign Office says all visitors to mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar, except residents, must have mandatory inbound travel insurance, bought only for the first port of entry: from the National Insurance Corporation (NIC) if they arrive in mainland Tanzania first, or from the Zanzibar Insurance Corporation (ZIC) if they arrive in Zanzibar first, for the duration of the stay up to 92 days, as other travel insurance policies are not accepted. It can be bought online or at ports of entry on arrival, and visitors without it may be refused entry.gov.uk
TurkeyVisa applicantsNo minimum statedTürkiye's foreign ministry says all visa applicants are required to have medical insurance valid during their stay. No official source we could read states an insurance rule for visa-exempt visitors.mfa.gov.tr
UkraineVisa applicantsNo minimum statedUkraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says e-Visa applicants upload a health insurance policy with EUR 30,000 coverage. The UK FCDO says permanent residents of Ukraine do not need to show proof of insurance. No official source we could read states the rule for visa-free visitors.mfa.gov.ua
United Arab EmiratesVisa applicantsNo minimum statedICP lists a valid health insurance policy within the UAE among the terms and conditions for issuing a visa, and GDRFA Dubai lists medical insurance valid in UAE among the terms for its single-entry tourist visa. No official source we could read requires insurance of visitors who receive a visa on arrival.icp.gov.ae
Vatican CityVisa applicants30000 EURUnder the EU Visa Code, applicants for a Schengen visa must prove that they hold adequate and valid travel medical insurance, with a minimum coverage of EUR 30,000. No official source we could read states an insurance requirement for visa-exempt visitors.eur-lex.europa.euRegulation (EC) No 810/2009 establishing a Community Code on Visas, Article 15(3) — travel medical insurance with minimum coverage of EUR 30 000

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