To ensure reliable protection during any trip, tourists need to take care of insurance in advance. Find out more about whether you need insurance for a trip to Egypt, what determines the price and how to get a policy quickly

An insurance policy is a guarantee of your safety and peaceful stay outside Ukraine

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According to Egyptian law, every tourist is required to have health insurance. This is regulated by the Law No. 12 on Medical Services and the Statute of the Insurance Federation of Egypt No. 288.

What type of insurance should be purchased for reliable protection, the nuances of registration and everything you need to know about insurance for travelling to Egypt - we will tell you further in the article.

Do I need insurance for a trip to Egypt?

Every tourist who plans to visit Egypt must take care of health insurance in advance, which is a prerequisite for a holiday in the country.

Very often, travellers buy tours that include travel insurance. However, free insurance in a travel package provides limited coverage, as it only includes a consultation with a hotel doctor.

In turn, if you have health insurance, public healthcare facilities can provide emergency care at public expense in case of urgent need and life-threatening illness.

That is why you should not rely entirely on the basic insurance from the tour operator. Consider purchasing an additional insurance policy for full protection during your holiday.

Medical insurance for a trip to Egypt

To travel to Egypt, you should take out medical insurance in advance with coverage of 30,000 euros.

The main purpose of health insurance is to protect you from unforeseen medical expenses during your trip. In the event of an illness or accident, the insurance will cover the costs of treatment, medical evacuation, hospitalisation, and possible transportation home.

Egypt does not have free medical care for tourists, and treatment in local clinics can be quite expensive. Therefore, insurance allows you to avoid financial losses and provides peace of mind during your holiday.

A policy is a reliable protection that all tourists need for several reasons:

- financial protection. The cost of treatment in private clinics is high, and public hospitals often do not meet European standards;
- protection against specific risks, such as sunburn, food poisoning, or injuries during water activities;
- 24/7 service support. Organisation of medical care, translation when communicating with doctors and quality control of services provided.

How much does insurance cost in Egypt?

The cost of the policy depends on:

- the number of insured events that fall under the coverage;
- the term of insurance;
- the size of the deductible.

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Insurance for employment in Egypt

For Ukrainians who want to work in Egypt, having health insurance is highly desirable, but it is not officially a requirement for obtaining a work visa. However, most employers, especially in large companies or international organisations, often include health insurance as part of their employee benefits package.

However, if your employer does not provide health insurance or you are self-employed, we recommend that you take out a policy on your own before you travel. This will provide protection during your stay and work in Egypt.

Long-term health insurance is the best solution for people moving to Egypt. It has much better coverage than travel insurance. In particular, it covers more diseases, often covers dental care, and has a longer validity period.

How to choose a reliable insurer?

When choosing an insurance company, pay attention to:

- the company's reputation, experience in the market, customer reviews, ratings and recommendations;
- insurance terms: the amount of insurance coverage (from $30,000), the list of insured events, the presence of a deductible and the speed of payments;
- service: availability of round-the-clock support, the ability to contact in Ukrainian, ease of processing an insured event.

When choosing an insurer, it is worth comparing offers from several companies, carefully reading the terms of the contract, making sure that there is an assistance (service company) in Egypt and checking for direct contracts with clinics in your place of stay.

Health insurance in Egypt: where to buy a policy on favourable terms?

For the safest possible travel, you should buy insurance policies exclusively from trusted agents. On Visit Ukraine portal you can buy reliable health insurance that has many advantages: packages for entry to any country in the world, a guarantee of payments, online payment. A reliable policy will be delivered to your mail in just a few minutes.

Just choose the most suitable options for your trip, travel safely and save money.

Just a reminder! The rules for crossing the border with underage children have changed since the beginning of the full-scale invasion. How to leave Ukraine with a child in 2024 and what documents you need to have for this purpose is described here.

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