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Medical insurance- enough coverage?
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Yet another question- not sure if this is the right spot to post.. but anyways Smile

So I took out medical insurance for overseas a few weeks ago, and the person said it was their main international plan. Then yesterday i was looking at entry requirements for Poland- I’m making a very fast trip there, and it requires 30,000 euros in medical insurance. I have like 25,000 USD in emergency dental and like 500,000 in emergency transport worth.

Does anyone know if they are strict, and will they are likely to refuse admission? I mean I have coverage- I just didn’t know there was required amount. Frown

I called to increase my policy and I cant’ i would need an entirely new policy, and then would lose the main benefit I have- being pre- existing… Since my grandpa was sick and I had been sick a few months back, I don’t want to take that away.

I can’t seem to find anything on any of the other countries: Germany, Spain, France, Switzerland, Austria… just Poland.

Any feedback would be much appreciated!!! Smile

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I’m sure it’s adequate. 99.999% of the time you won’t even be asked about insurance — especially if you have a round-trip ticket or proof of onward travel. The only time you’ll be asked about insurance is if the customs/immigration agent has reason to believe you’re going to violate your tourist visa by working, staying too long, etc. or if it appears you’re trying to take advantage of free medical care in the host country.

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As oldlady said, you won’t be asked. Plus, if you don’t fly into Poland from a non-Schengen country, there won’t even be a person who could ask you such questions, the travel within the Schengen (e.g. from Germany to Poland) is just like crossing the state line in the USA. Definitely no-one will refuse your entry even in an unlikely event that you would be asked to show details of your insurance.

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