Beginning last November, the United Kingdom announced a series of new rules and regulations that would change how student visas were issued. This change in the visa process was brought about when more and more people were coming to the UK under a student visa and, instead of returning to their home country, they brought […]
Country Insurance Requirements Category
Our country requirements section outlines the insurance requirements that are laid out by specific countries, either as a student or traveler. If you are going to be traveling abroad and applying for a visa, this section will help you find out what you need to do.
Ireland Study Abroad Insurance
January 28th, 2011 by ahoontrakulThe shamrock, the leprechaun, the world famous Guinness beer and just about everything green green and green! Not every country around the world has such recognizable images associated with it. Cliché or not, Ireland attracts many visitors each year as well as it should, many of which are international students. In addition to the all the […]
Educational Programs in Cuba Now Available to US Citizens
January 25th, 2011 by International-Student-InsuranceDating back to the 1960’s, US citizens have been restricted from traveling to Cuba due to the Cuban Assets Control Regulations. Since the US President, Barak Obama took office, he promised that these restrictions would be reduced. Many educational programs and tourism agencies were preparing themselves strategically in hopes that they would be ready when […]
Mexico Trip Insurance
February 10th, 2010 by International-Student-InsuranceGoing abroad to Mexico is a unique opportunity – whether you will be learning Spanish, doing a study abroad trip, or vacationing. Although Mexico has public health care available to its citizens/permanent residence through the Instituto Mexicano de Seguro Social, these services are not available to visitors. Instead, you will need to seek treatment in […]
UK International Student Insurance
January 8th, 2010 by International-Student-InsuranceThe UK is one of the most popular destinations for international studies. In fact, studying in the UK is the number two choice for international students in the world, second only to the USA. The UK offers international students an excellent higher education system and with hundreds of universities to choose from – it’s easy […]
Spain Student Insurance
December 10th, 2009 by International-Student-InsuranceIf you are preparing to study in Spain, you will need Spain student insurance to meet the Spanish visa requirements. Spain is considered a Schengen country, which requires that you have 30,000 euros in coverage. However, the Embassy has added additional requirements for students studying in Spain. In addition to the minimum coverage requirement, your […]
Poland Student Insurance
December 4th, 2009 by International-Student-InsuranceAs you pack your bags for your upcoming trip, you are preparing yourself for an adventure in the fastest growing country within the European Union. Before leaving, you will need to make sure that you are prepared with your Poland Student Insurance. If you are from a non- EU country, including the US and Canada, […]
Czech Republic Visa Insurance
November 13th, 2009 by Ross MasonAs you prepare for your upcoming trip to the Czech Republic – whether for business or pleasure – it is important to become familiar with the country’s entry requirements. The Czech Republic is considered one of the Schengen countries. What does this mean? This is a group of countries that have signed the Schengen agreement. […]
Insurance for International Students in the Netherlands
October 13th, 2009 by International-Student-InsuranceInternational students in the Netherlands are required to have international health insurance. The Netherlands require that international students have insurance that meets the Schengen visa requirements. Those requirements are as follows: – The insurance company must have a representative office in Europe – Medical evacuation/ repatriation coverage of at least US $37,500 – Insurance must […]
