Travel insurance as a new requirement for issuance of visas to Norway
As of June 1st 2004 the Government introduces as a requirement that applicants must show that they are in possession of adequate and valid travel insurance before issuance of visas to Norway. Inside the Schengen area, which Norway is a part of, a harmonization of the existing rules on this area is decided. This requirement is new, and is now a requirement for issuance of visas in all Schengen countries.
The change in regulations as of June 1st 2004 implies a new requirement added to the conditions which is set for issuance of a visa. In addition to a valid passport, admittance to country of residence and means to cover the stay in Norway, visa-applicants now also must provide documentation on valid travel insurance. It's introduced as a standard requirement before issuance of a Schengen visa. The travel insurance must cover any expenses which might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention and/or emergency hospital treatment. Under certain circumstances a dispensation from this demand may be granted.
Applicants should in principle underwrite insurance in their State of residence. Where this is not possible, they should seek to obtain insurance in any other country. If the host underwrites insurance for the applicant, he should do this in his own place of residence.
The insurance must be valid throughout the territory of the Schengen countries, and the minimum coverage shall be 30.000 Euro.
This insurance must be documented at the time of issuance. Thus is it not a demand that the insurance is underwritten before applying for a visa.
Last updated:
20.12.2004
Published:
09.06.2004
