Schengen Visa Insurance for France

Schengen visa insurance requirements

Every Schengen visa application requires a certificate covering at least 30,000 euros in medical expenses, valid across the entire Schengen area, including emergency hospitalization and medical repatriation, as required by Article 15 of the Visa Code.

Full guide to Schengen visa insurance requirements

Applying for a France visa

Applications are filed at the centers designated by France in your country of residence (TLScontact, VFS Global or Capago depending on the country), with the form completed on the France-Visas platform. The insurance certificate covering your full stay is on the official checklist. For long stays (studies, family), see our type D visa page.

Healthcare costs in France

A doctor's visit is paid out of pocket for an uninsured visitor, and a single day in hospital runs to hundreds or thousands of euros. Without insurance these costs are fully yours: the 30,000 euro minimum is not a formality, it genuinely protects you.

Get your certificate in 2 minutes

Compare compliant plans for your exact dates, pay online with your card and receive the PDF by email within minutes, ready to print for your visa file. Schengen Cover is free, with no obligation, and only lists policies accepted by embassies and TLScontact, VFS Global or BLS centers.