Schengen Visa Insurance from Algeria

Insurance, a mandatory visa document

Every application filed in Algeria must include a certificate covering at least 30,000 euros in medical expenses, valid across the entire Schengen area, including emergency hospitalization and medical repatriation. TLScontact staff in Algiers, Oran and Annaba systematically check this document at your appointment. Without an Article 15 compliant certificate, your file is incomplete and will not be accepted at the counter.

Where to submit your application in Algeria

For a France visa, submission is through TLScontact in Algiers, Oran or Annaba depending on your place of residence. Italy, Spain, Germany and other Schengen destinations each have their accredited center or consular section, check the relevant embassy website for your appointment. The PDF certificate received by email after online purchase prints and joins your paper file, in French or English.

France remains by far the top destination for Algerian applicants (tourism, family visits in mainland France, business). One Schengen policy covers a multi-country trip: if you visit France and Belgium, a certificate valid across the entire Schengen area is enough.

How much does insurance cost from Algeria?

For a two-to-four week tourist trip, prices start around 1 euro per day per traveler depending on age, or 15 to 30 euros for a typical stay. Pay in euros by international card (Algerian Visa or Mastercard with foreign payment enabled). If your card does not allow it, a relative in France or Europe can purchase online in the traveler's name, a frequent setup for family applications.

Short-stay, long-stay or family visit

Whether for a short-stay type C visa (tourism or business), a long-stay visa or a family visit, insurance must cover exact travel dates in the applicant's name. For a type C visa, match coverage to actual trip dates with one day margin on each side. For a long-stay visa, insurance must cover the initial period before joining the local health system in the host country. For a family visit, a relative in Europe can purchase online in the traveler's name from abroad.