Confirmation of insurance when abroad
Your insurance policy and insurance card are all you normally need to prove you're insured when abroad. Only a few countries require an international insurance certificate.
Holidays and work: you don’t usually need confirmation of insurance
Confirmation of insurance, or even an international insurance certificate, isn't required for most trips abroad. We recommend that you always carry your insurance card with you. If you’d prefer to have confirmation, you can take a copy of your policy with you. Find out from the FDFA about the latest entry requirements and how long you can stay in the country you're planning to visit.
Insured with CSS
Do you have basic, supplementary or travel insurance with us? We’ll be happy to provide you with confirmation for abroad.
Europe
Your insurance card and a copy of the policy are sufficient. You don’t need separate confirmation of insurance.
Exceptions: Ukraine, Georgia, Moldova
Confirmation of insurance showing the exact arrival and departure dates is mandatory.
Exceptions: Russia, Belarus
You must have confirmation of insurance with cover of EUR 30,000 for repatriation.
North America: USA & Canada
Your insurance card and a copy of the policy are sufficient. You don’t need separate confirmation of insurance.
Exception: stay of more than 90 days
Will your stay last longer than 90 days? Then you’ll need confirmation of insurance showing the exact arrival and departure dates for both these destinations.
Latin America
Your insurance card and a copy of the policy are sufficient. You don’t need separate confirmation of insurance.
Exceptions: Cuba, Ecuador
Confirmation of insurance showing the exact arrival and departure dates is mandatory.
Asia
Your insurance card and a copy of the policy are sufficient. You don’t need separate confirmation of insurance.
Exceptions: Iran, Mongolia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
Confirmation of insurance showing the exact arrival and departure dates is mandatory.
For students and interns abroad
Many schools and courses abroad require confirmation of insurance from foreign students. You’ll need the exact name and address of the school or company abroad. Travel insurance is often required by those visiting the USA to learn a language or study.
Africa
Your insurance card and a copy of the policy are sufficient. You don’t need separate confirmation of insurance.
Exceptions: Algeria, Gabon
Confirmation of insurance showing the exact arrival and departure dates is mandatory.
Australia
Your insurance card and a copy of the policy are sufficient. You don’t need separate confirmation of insurance.
