Having an insurance policy is a mandatory requirement for traveling to most countries of the world. We will tell you how much such insurance costs in 2024 and what coverage it has

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

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Insurance is not only a mandatory document for traveling between countries, but also a guarantee of safety and confidence of tourists while traveling. In this case, insurance not only helps to guarantee medical care outside of your home country, but also helps in other common situations, such as losing luggage at the airport or migration problems due to the loss of documents while crossing the border. How much does insurance cost in 2024 and what does it cover - we will tell you further in the article.

Read this article to learn how to choose the right insurance policy for traveling abroad.

What does travel insurance cover for traveling abroad and what is the price?

Travel insurance coverage is broader than just covering medical expenses outside your home country. Thus, a travel insurance policy covers

– diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19 (as prescribed by a doctor and if indicated)

– emergency outpatient and inpatient care (in a medical facility or by a licensed doctor)

– expenses for calling an ambulance and providing ambulance services;

– emergency obstetric care (up to the 28th week of pregnancy);

– expenses for emergency surgeries (including medicines, bandages, etc.);

– expenses for evacuation of children under the age of 14 in case of accident or sudden illness of an adult insured person who was abroad with a child;

– medical transportation and repatriation of the body.

The cost of travel insurance will depend on the chosen validity period. On the Visit Ukraine portal, you can take out an insurance policy at a favorable price: the cost of insurance for 1 day for an adult will cost 2.15 EUR (~91 UAH). 

You can apply for travel insurance, which is valid all over the world (except for the territory of the russian federation and Belarus), by following this link.

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What does health insurance cover for traveling abroad and what is the price?

Visit Ukraine portal offers two types of health insurance: standard health insurance and health insurance+. They differ in the limits and scope of coverage.

Standard (basic) medical insurance for traveling abroad covers all the same risks as travel insurance, as well as accident coverage in the amount of EUR 1000 and additionally covers:

– emergency dental care (150 EUR);

– transportation costs by vehicle to the nearest medical facility;

– burial expenses abroad or repatriation of the body to Ukraine (within the limit of the sum insured for accidents).

Such insurance will cost 3.13 EUR/day (~132 UAH). You can apply for medical insurance for the required period by following this link.

Extended health insurance+ has three packages: SILVER, GOLD and PLATINUM. They differ in reimbursement limits and coverage.

It should be noted that this insurance provides for the possibility of issuing/extending the policy in cases when a person is abroad.

In addition, depending on the chosen package, it provides for:

– reimbursement of the cost of staying in a high-comfort waiting area in case of flight cancellation or flight delay of more than 4 hours (up to EUR 300)

– reimbursement of expenses for elimination of a sudden technical error, damage as a result of an accident or storage of the insured person's car in the parking lot (up to EUR 200)

– reimbursement of expenses for vaccinations and inoculations (for a total amount of up to EUR 100);

– indemnification of losses in case of technical problems or malfunctions of water transport (e.g. cruise ship) on which the trip was booked (up to EUR 1000)

– payment of legal fees for medical services or return to the country of permanent residence (300 EUR);

– reimbursement of expenses for the preparation of documents for the person's return to the country of permanent residence (110 EUR) and other risks.

The cost of such insurance will depend on its validity period and the chosen package:

– SILVER – 1.5 EUR/day (~62 UAH);

– GOLD – 2.5 EUR/day (~105 UAH);

– PLATINUM – 4 EUR/day (~169 UAH).

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You can view a comparative table of available insurance packages and take out insurance by following this link.

You can check whether you need insurance to enter a particular country using a special form on our website. Follow the link and choose your citizenship and destination country to find out the current conditions for entering and staying in more than 200 countries.

Do not neglect your health and finances - take out reliable insurance with a guaranteed payment on the Visit Ukraine portal!

We remind you! Not everyone knows that travel health insurance covers more days than a tourist actually takes out. Read how the insurance corridor works and under what circumstances it can be used in our previous article.

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