Swisscare Health Insurance

Swisscare is an online insurance provider founded in Switzerland in 2005. Originally focused on offering digital health insurance solutions for international students in Switzerland, the company has since expanded rapidly, now serving a broader international audience.

Swisscare offers

• International Student Health Insurance
• International Schengen Visa Insurance
• International Essential Medical Insurance

International Student Health Insurance

This plan covers medical emergencies during your studies abroad. It includes 24/7 medical assistance, such as search and rescue, repatriation, and access to emergency medical care. The plan also provides third-party liability coverage, which protects you in case you accidentally injure someone or damage their property.

The insurance is available to holders of a student visa and offers a choice between three coverage amounts: €50,000, €150,000, or €500,000, with no deductible for medical costs. Coverage can range from 1 to 365 days, and you may cancel the plan at any time before the start date. You are eligible for this plan if you are:

• An international student, intern, au pair, academic, or researcher within the EU/EEA;
• A resident of the EU/EEA studying abroad (excluding the U.S. and Canada).

Swisscare apply form for students

International Schengen visa insurance

The Schengen Area has eliminated internal border controls, but travellers from outside the EU may need a Schengen visa depending on their nationality. To obtain this visa, you must show proof of adequate medical insurance for the duration of your stay. Swisscare’s Schengen Visa Insurance is valid for up to 182 days and is widely accepted by embassies and consulates. It includes emergency medical care, repatriation, and 24/7 assistance. You can apply for this plan if you are:

• Traveling within the Schengen Area;
• Applying for a Schengen visa;
• 70 years old or younger;
• Staying for no longer than 182 days.

Swisscare apply form for Schengen visa

International Essential Medical Insurance

This plan is ideal for those staying abroad for a longer period. It includes hospital admission for both inpatient and outpatient care, emergency services such as search and rescue, repatriation, and 24/7 assistance. The plan is available for 6, 12, or 18 months, for individuals between 18 and 49 years old. You are eligible for this plan if you are:

• A foreign resident living in the EU/EEA;
• An EU/EEA resident staying abroad (excluding the U.S. and Canada).

Swisscare apply form for Essential Medical

Contact details Swisscare

Information and contact

	Contact Information
Phone (general questions)	+423 384 05 05
Phone (claims service)	+3150 520 9974
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