Visa Requirements Category

Blog posts that address visa requirements for particular countries.

Russian Study Abroad Health Insurance

June 16th, 2012 by ahoontrakul

Russia has become an economically powerful country in the world. Any students who have considered studying in Russia in the near future, now is a great time to do so because of its economic growth in the recent decades. However, many students going to study in Russia may find that they must obtain a Russian study abroad health insurance plan in […]

Finland Student Health Insurance (2012)

May 19th, 2012 by ahoontrakul

For many years, International Student Insurance has been the leading provider of Finland student health insurance for international students from around the world. With comprehensive health coverage, the plan will meets and exceed the insurance requirements so that students can receive their residence permit. This year, for those students looking for insurance in Finland, we […]

International Students without Health Insurance

May 11th, 2012 by Bryanna Davis

If you are one of the many international students without health insurance you could be risking more than you think. The United States does not have universal health care meaning the government will not cover your medical expenses that are acquired while you are studying in the US. Since your medical bills are not taken care of […]

Greece Visa Requirements

December 12th, 2011 by Bryanna Davis

With so much history, art and inspiration seeping from every inch, who wouldn’t want to study abroad in Greece? Not only does it have ancient relics such as the Parthenon, but it has a variety of natural scenery that pleases beach goers and mountain lovers alike. As with any trip, there is a lot of […]

International Students in Australia

November 14th, 2011 by Jennifer Frankel

Australia has been trying to deal with the latest dip in international student enrollment especially as higher education continues to grow increasingly more competitive worldwide. Australia has seen a 20% reduction in student visas which has primarily affected business programs throughout the country. Many international students in Australia enroll in business school, either in management […]

M-1 Visa Student Insurance

November 4th, 2011 by ahoontrakul

While many students in the United States usually enter with either a F-1 or J-1 visa, many people often forget about the M-1 student visa for vocational schools. Once a student has been accepted to a vocational program, they are issued an I-20 form which can be used to apply for the M-1 visa. While […]

Chinese Student Health Insurance in Alberta

October 3rd, 2011 by Jennifer Frankel

Alberta, like all provinces in Canada, provides universal health care for their citizens and permanent residents that is publically administered and funded. Alberta’s health care system known as the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) is available to international students studying in Alberta for 12 months or longer. To be eligible for the AHCIP, foreign […]

Chinese Student Health Insurance in New Brunswick

September 26th, 2011 by Jennifer Frankel

New Brunswick is a province in Canada that is located on the eastern shoreline. Like with the other provinces in Canada, New Brunswick offers national health care to its citizens and permanent residence called the New Brunswick Medicare. If you are an international student studying in New Brunswick, whether a student from another province or […]

Chinese Student Health Insurance in Quebec

September 19th, 2011 by Jennifer Frankel

While Quebec offer its citizens national health care, it is not available to international students studying in Quebec unless there is a bilateral agreement that entitles them to national health care in Canada. While China does not have an agreement, France, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden all allow students to obtain free health care […]

Chinese Student Health Insurance in Manitoba

September 12th, 2011 by Jennifer Frankel

Manitoba, a province in Canada, insures its citizens under a nationwide universal health care plan called Manitoba Health. Recently, the province has made some reforms as to the eligibility of their health insurance specifically directed at international students. As of January 19, 2011, Manitoba Health is no longer available to foreign students who only have […]

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