Approving Students Visa and Health insurance in Spain
Coming from abroad can be a stressful time for students in Spain. Whether it is for college, university or a course. For this reason, it is important to get a broker specialised in Health insurance so that the process can be done right first time, for the suitable cover and of course for a affordable price.
You may not have a Spanish Identity number so this limits the insurance companies you can choose from. You will have to setup provide your passport to setup cover.
You will also likely not have a Spanish bank account which again limits the insurance companies that will offer cover. There are options with insurers that accept payment by card.
Level of cover for student health insurance
As an international student planning to study in Spain, the amount required for the visa is €30,000. The plan must cover the whole period while your in the country and be accepted in all Schengen States.
The time it takes to setup a policy is anywhere from 1 day to 1 week depending on if you have all the information ready to send.
The key information for students health cover
Address in Spain
ID such as passport copy
Payment method such as by card
Completed questionnaire of your medical history
We recommend giving yourself plenty of time to organise the policy. Policies can be setup one month in advance so giving yourself at least 1 month to set the policy up prior to coming to Spain is ideal. You can request a quote here and we will get back to you with 24 hrs with options.
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