There are plenty of things for people to think about before they head off to start a new life abroad. For example, as well as making sure their transport and accommodation is arranged , individuals may have to organise expatriate medical insurance. Failing to do so could result in disaster.
Highlighting the importance of this issue, the Daily Telegraph recently noted that some nations don’t even let travellers in if they lack medical cover.
It said: “Many travellers don’t realise that they could be turned away from the country they are visiting if they haven’t got the correct insurance.” The news sourced added that expats living in Spain and France who are under retirement age and who are not registered as working must hold suitable insurance.
The publication went on to state that foreign nationals in Abu Dhabi have to possess a comprehensive insurance plan from a licensed provider. This, it noted, is “beyond doubt”.
Meanwhile, industry expert Matthew Aston pointed out that Germany, Switzerland and the Netherlands require residents to have cover through approved providers in order to satisfy local regulations.
Thankfully for people preparing to move abroad, it is now easier than ever to arrange international private medical insurance. As long as they think carefully about what exactly it is they are after and they approach a reliable provider, they should benefit from a hassle-free process. Knowing they have the right financial protection in place can also provide expats with a greater sense of security and peace of mind.
