Visa Requirements Category

Blog posts that address visa requirements for particular countries.

Student Secure: Choosing the Level That’s Best for You

September 29th, 2020 by Sally Mcleod

It’s important to evaluate each level of coverage and determine what works best for your personal needs in addition to any requirements that you may have from your school. All levels of the Student Secure plan will meet the US department of state requirements for the J visa, in addition to offering coverage for COVID-19, as any other eligible illness allowing for direct payment when going inside the plan’s provider network.

NHS Visa Insurance Fee Impact for International Students Studying in the UK

November 21st, 2019 by Ross Mason

The United Kingdom (UK) draws international students from all corners of the globe, and for good reason as it has one of the best education systems in the world. However, over the last few years, the number of international students coming into the UK has struggled from a mixture of Brexit uncertainty, increase in terrorism […]

J Visa Health Insurance Options

November 16th, 2018 by Jennifer Frankel

If you are coming to the United States on a J1 or J2 visa, then you will be required to have health insurance for your entire stay in the US. In almost all cases, you will be required to show proof of insurance at the consulate or embassy before you are issued your visa, and […]

5 Steps to Waive Your School’s Group Insurance Plan

July 13th, 2018 by Jennifer Frankel

If you will be an international student in the US, then chances are your school has certain health insurance requirements to make sure you are properly protected. In this blog, we will walk you step-by-step on how you can save money, find a plan specific to your needs, and waive your school’s group insurance plan:

International Travel Medical Insurance Changes for 2018

April 6th, 2018 by Yessica Prato

The Atlas Travel plan new updates are live and it has more comprehensive coverage than ever before! If you are planning a trip outside of your home country for vacation or to study abroad, you will want to have international travel medical insurance that can cover you in case the unexpected happens. New benefits like […]

J1 Visa Insurance Requirements Change in 2015

December 5th, 2014 by Ross Mason

The J1 Visa is probably one of the most well known visa types for students to come to the USA to work and study. Introduced in 1961, it has grown in popularity to become one of the primary ways students can participant in Work and Travel programs, Au Pair programs, Internships and all the other J1 […]

Insurance Requirements and Options for Studying Abroad in France

August 25th, 2014 by Bryanna Davis

Ten of the top 25 study abroad destinations for US citizens are inside Europe- number four on that list is France, according to the 2011/2012 Institute of International Education’s (IIE) Open Doors report. The latest report shows that there were 17,168 US students who studied abroad in France during the last academic year- a 0.9 […]

5 Tips to Make Sure Your OPT Application Goes Smoothly

July 7th, 2014 by Victoria Troupe

F-1 visa holders are required to return to their home country within 60 days of graduation. The only exception, besides a visa status change, is to apply for Optional Practical Training.  Optional Practical Training (OPT) is a special opportunity for international students to further hone their skills by working in their field of study. Here are […]

International Student Insurance Requirements for Denmark

June 30th, 2014 by Bryanna Davis

If you’re planning on studying in Denmark as an international student, you might be wondering what you need when it comes to meeting the international student insurance requirements for Denmark. The answer is- it will depend on your situation. First, it’s important to realize that Denmark has nationalized healthcare. This means that eligible citizens in […]

Top 5 F1 Visa Interview Questions

June 9th, 2014 by Victoria Troupe

Once you make it to the F1 visa interview at the US consulate, you’ll want to be ready to tackle any questions that are thrown at you. Here is a list of the top 5 F1 visa interview questions that you can expect.

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