As the borders are gradually reopening, no less than 40 countries now require Covid insurance in addition to travel documents and a vaccination certificate.
Are you planning to go on a city break for a long weekend or on a trip to Europe or elsewhere in the coming weeks? While more and more countries are reopening their borders and easing the conditions for entering their territory, some destinations require insurance against Covid-19 in addition to the usual travel documents and proof of vaccination. when requested.
What is Covid-19 insurance?
The authorities of the countries concerned require an insurance certificate with the mention “Covid” guaranteeing coverage of any on-site costs related to the disease: quarantine in a hotel, medical repatriation, visit of a relative in the event of hospitalization at the hospital. ‘foreigner… The control of the document will most often be carried out when boarding the plane and sometimes determines the obtaining of the visa. It is therefore essential to find out about the countries that require Covid insurance so as not to be refused access to the territory.
For which countries is Covid insurance compulsory?
Here is the list, by continent, of the 40 countries that require insurance against Covid 19 for travelers on their territory:
- Europe : Russia, Ukraine
- America : Argentina, Aruba, Bahamas, Bolivia, Brazil (for trips over 90 days), Chile, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, Guatemala, Turks and Caicos Islands, Paraguay, Saint Martin, El Salvador
- Asia : Saudi Arabia, China, Indonesia, Jordan, Lebanon, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand
- Africa : Algeria, Benin, Cape Verde, Djibouti, Kenya, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Togo, Seychelles
How much does Covid insurance cost?
Covid-19 travel insurance can be included directly in the basic contract or offered to travelers as an extension for a few extra euros. Among the best-known travel insurers are Axa, Groupama, Allianz, Europ Assistance and Le Lynx. Some banks also provide cover for pandemic-related risks, such as Visa, Mastercard or American Express, which offer their customers different options.
The price of Covid insurance depends on the destination, the length of stay, the age of the traveler or the healthcare system in the country. the Insurly comparator estimates that for a 30-year-old traveler who would spend 30 days in Brazil in Israel, the cost of Covid insurance will be 48 euros. Another example for a 70-year-old traveler who would spend a month in Tahiti, the cost of Covid insurance will be 140 euros. In addition to the price of the insurance, count between 3% and 5% of the price of the stay for the cancellation insurance.