Health insurance for a visa, whether for Türkiye or a European country

Visa health insurance, also known as travel insurance, is a mandatory document when applying for a Turkish or European visa. This article will address and address the most common questions or inquiries related to this type of insurance, highlighting its key features and details in the following table of contents:

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Is it mandatory to have tourist insurance for the visa?

- What are the benefits or advantages of tourist health insurance for the visa?

- Where can I get tourist insurance or insurance for obtaining a Turkish or European visa?

- How long is the health insurance valid for a Turkish or European visa?

- What documents and information are required to obtain travel insurance for a visa?

How much does it cost to get private health insurance to travel to Türkiye?

- What cases are covered by travel insurance or visa insurance?

- What are the cases that are not covered by the visa travel insurance?

Important information before purchasing travel insurance

* What is the health insurance for a Turkish or European visa?

It's mandatory insurance for those seeking a Turkish visa. It covers the holder during travel, whether medically or in the event of, God forbid, plane accidents, flight delays, lost luggage, or other issues that may arise. It's known by several common names, including:

•Tourist medical insurance.

•Travel insurance to Türkiye.

•Tourism insurance.

•International travel insurance.

•Private insurance for Turkey visa.

In Turkish it is called Seyahat Sağlık Sigortası or in English it is called Travel Health Insurance, which is the same as what was mentioned in Arabic above.

*Is it mandatory to have travel insurance for the visa?

As previously mentioned, it's mandatory and an essential document when applying for a Turkish visa, regardless of its type: student, tourist, or visitor. It's also mandatory for both Turkish and European visas.

* What are the benefits or advantages of tourist health insurance for a visa?

It has many features and benefits, which we will mention in order as follows:

*The first and most important is that it is an essential document when applying for a Turkish or European visa.

*Cases of food poisoning during flight.

*Covering medical expenses during the flight.

*Emergency and sudden treatment costs.

*Transportation costs to the nearest health center in case of illness.

*In cases of death, the cost of transporting the deceased to the country where he will be buried.

*Compensation for flight cancellation and delay losses.

*Compensation for lost luggage and bags for travelers.

*Where can I get travel insurance or insurance for obtaining a Turkish or European visa?

You can get it from several sources, the most important of which are the following:

- Well-known and accredited companies. Purchase online, and you'll receive an electronic PDF file that you simply copy and save. We, at Tayf Turkey Services, are happy to provide this service. Of course, our prices are always competitive when it comes to tourist health insurance.

-Offices affiliated with embassies, consulates, and diplomatic missions provide this service.

- Embassies, consulates and diplomatic missions themselves if they do not have a visa office.

*How long is the health insurance valid for a Turkish or European visa?

It can be obtained within ten days to one year, depending on the length of stay in the country for which the visa is sought, such as Türkiye. It is recommended to coordinate the exact timing between the visa application date, the travel date, and the length of the required insurance.

*What documents and information are required to obtain travel insurance for a visa?

To apply for visa health insurance, all you have to do is send a copy of your passport or travel document, provided it is valid for at least six months. A copy of your Turkish residency permit is also required if the insurance is for a visa application from Turkey to another country, such as a European country. Then, select the duration of your visa health insurance, for example, one month. Indicate which country you wish to travel from and to. You will then be asked to select the insurance start date, which matches your visa application date and travel date. You pay the insurance fee and receive your document. This insurance process won't waste your time, only ten to twenty minutes of your time.

~Information: You can request travel health insurance that includes treatment for the Corona pandemic or without treatment for the Corona pandemic, of course with different pricing.

*How much does it cost to get private health insurance to travel to Türkiye?

The cost of the travel insurance for a visa varies depending on whether it includes treatment for Corona or not, the age of the traveler, and the duration of the health insurance. In general, the average price is 45 to 60 euros, and the insurance amount is non-refundable in the event of the visa being rejected or granted.

*What cases are covered by travel insurance or visa insurance?

As we mentioned previously, the cases it covers include emergency incidents and cases related to public health. We will explain some of them below:

*Travel or ticket cancellation compensation:

If the flight is cancelled for unavoidable reasons unrelated to the traveller, and in accordance with the reasons explicitly stated in the visa's travel insurance, the costs incurred by the traveller will be reimbursed.

Flight cancellations related to security, weather, civil unrest, or unrest will result in compensation for the loss. If the flight is delayed after the passenger has departed for any reason, the passenger will be compensated for the loss incurred.

*Emergency treatments:

If a traveler experiences a medical emergency or sudden illness during his or her trip, the travel health insurance covers all the expenses of this emergency, from examinations to dispensing medication or transporting the patient to the nearest medical facility.

*Private and personal incidents:

If the traveler is involved in an accident during his travel that results in death or disability, God forbid, all expenses will be covered by the insurance company with which the traveler is insured.

*Loss of bags and personal items:

In the event of loss or damage to personal belongings, such as bags or passports, during travel, travel insurance covers all related expenses and costs.

*If your baggage is delayed for more than 12 hours, your travel health insurance will cover all compensation related to this situation.

*Compensation for lost money, valuables, credit cards, flight tickets, and bills during the trip.

*What are the cases that are not covered by the visa travel insurance?

We will talk about it in a brief and simplified manner, and it may differ from one company to another:

Incurable and chronic diseases such as diabetes, which have a medical history and are not covered by insurance, such as diabetes and cancer, are covered only in a small portion of cases in severe cases as an emergency intervention. Childbirth during flight is a rare occurrence and most insurance companies do not cover it. Some companies do, but at a significantly higher cost. Cases resulting from alcohol and drug abuse. Treatment of health conditions resulting from reckless and reckless actions, such as extreme sports.

*Important information before purchasing travel insurance:

- Tourist insurance for a visa is different from health insurance for obtaining a Turkish residency permit. Therefore, after entering Türkiye, if you wish to obtain a residency permit in Türkiye, you must purchase residency-specific insurance.

The duration of the tourist insurance for the visa must cover the period of the visa and the period of residence in Türkiye.

If you would like to obtain insurance with higher coverage or coverage for certain exceptional cases, please explain your situation and speak with the company to suggest the best and most appropriate option for each case.

When purchasing private travel health insurance at a discounted price, don't expect much. The insurance price is entirely dependent on the amount of compensation it covers in the event of accidents and incidents.

Taif Türkiye Services Company offers you the best travel insurance coverage and the best prices. Don't hesitate to contact us and get your free consultation. All you have to do is send a message and we will respond as quickly as possible.

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