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In which countries is it compulsory to have a travel insurance certificate?

In order to obtain a tourist visa, some countries require proof of travel insurance. This is the case for the following countries, among others:


Cuba: certificate of travel insurance recognized by the authorities (Assistur). This is the case for Europ Assistance. 

Algeria: travel insurance certificate and a legalized accommodation certificate. 

China 

Mongolia 

United States: for trips of more than 3 months. 

Angola (we can provide you with a certificate in Portuguese via our customer service department)


Note: Russia and Belarus are currently excluded from our cover.


The certificates we issue are recognized by the countries listed.

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