{"id":18603,"date":"2024-10-08T17:42:07","date_gmt":"2024-10-08T09:42:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/?p=18603"},"modified":"2026-04-15T22:06:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T14:06:39","slug":"foreign-visitors-health-insurance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/foreign-visitors-health-insurance.html","title":{"rendered":"Foreign Visitors&#8217; Health Insurance Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visitors traveling to another country may be required to have health insurance coverage depending on their destination country. While health insurance may not be required in all countries, it is still highly recommended to help protect you and your loved ones abroad.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you a foreigner who is planning on visiting a new country? Are you unsure if you\u2019ll need health insurance coverage for your time abroad? The insurance experts at Pacific Prime have created this useful guide to answer all your questions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We will share details on health insurance requirements dependent on the country, the difference between health insurance policies, and more. Keep reading to learn more, or visit our website and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">compare quotes from health insurance providers for free<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-72' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<link rel='stylesheet' href='https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/compare-box\/css\/compare-72-new.css?v1.47' type='text\/css' media='all'\/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog\" class=\"inserter-72-link CompareNowbutton\">\n        <div class=\"inserter-72-new\">\n            <h3>Start by Comparing <br>Insurance Plans Online<\/h3>\n            <div class=\"inserter-img-box\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/compare-box\/img\/desktop.png\" alt=\" \">\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"inserter-compare-box\">\n                <p>Browse and Compare 50,000+ <br>International Health Plans<\/p>\n                <button>Compare NOW<\/button>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/a><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health Insurance for Visitors Traveling Abroad<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18605 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/space-needle-with-downtown-las-vegas-skyline-in-the-background.webp\" alt=\"Image of Space Needle With Downtown Las Vegas Skyline In The Background with text overlay of &quot;Health Insurance for Visitors Traveling Abroad&quot;\" width=\"1300\" height=\"731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/space-needle-with-downtown-las-vegas-skyline-in-the-background.webp 1300w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/space-needle-with-downtown-las-vegas-skyline-in-the-background-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/space-needle-with-downtown-las-vegas-skyline-in-the-background-600x337.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/space-needle-with-downtown-las-vegas-skyline-in-the-background-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/space-needle-with-downtown-las-vegas-skyline-in-the-background-150x84.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1300px) 100vw, 1300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visitors should purchase health insurance for their time abroad to protect themselves against unexpected costs. If you don\u2019t have health insurance and you have a medical emergency, you will be forced to pay the entire cost of payment out of pocket.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health insurance is essential for those visiting foreign countries not only because of medical coverage, but a variety of other benefits that insurance providers can offer. For example, many insurance providers offer 24\/7 member service lines with language support.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the help of these member support lines, you can find the closest medical facilities near you wherever you are. Health insurance can also help fulfill any visa requirements countries may have.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health Insurance Requirements for Foreign Visitors\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some countries require foreigners visiting on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/visitor-visa-health-insurance.html\">visitor visas to have health insurance<\/a>, such as the Schengen Area. Health insurance for a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.germany-visa.org\/insurances-germany\/travel-insurance\/schengen-visa-insurance\/#:~:text=Schengen%20Visa%20Insurance%20Requirements,in%20the%20Schengen%20zone.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schengen Visa<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> must cover hospitalization, medical treatment, and repatriation coverage. The minimum coverage limit is \u20ac30,000 (USD $33,000).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a Schengen Visa, visitors can move between 26 countries freely. US citizens with passports aren\u2019t required to have a Schengen Visa to visit Schengen Area.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The countries included in the Schengen Area are:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Austria\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Belgium<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Croatia<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Czech Republic<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Denmark<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Estonia<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finland<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">France<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Germany<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Greece<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hungary<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Iceland<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Italy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Latvia<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Liechtenstein<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lithuania<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Luxembourg<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Malta<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Netherlands<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Norway<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poland<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Portugal<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slovakia<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slovenia<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sweden<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Switzerland<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additional requirements for health insurance for a Schengen Visa are valid coverage for the entire duration of your stay, and coverage that is valid in all 26 countries. International health insurance is a great choice for Schengen insurance, due to its global coverage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International health insurance is usually longer-term than travel insurance, which offers more short-term coverage. We will explain more of the difference between the two in the following section.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-3' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><button class=\"mo-modal-open\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4632\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/SEO-Baner-Family.jpg\" alt=\"Family health insurance banner\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/button><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Short-Term Coverage vs. Long-Term Health Insurance Coverage<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visitors traveling abroad can choose between short-term health insurance coverage, usually offered in travel medical insurance policies, or long-term coverage. International health insurance plans are typically longer-term with plans that start at a year and can go longer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Short-Term Health Insurance for Foreign Visitors<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/health-insurance-plans\/short-term-health-insurance-plans\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Short-term health insurance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> coverage is available in most travel medical insurance policies, but it can also be available in international health insurance policies. For example, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/insurers-and-partners\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allianz Care <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">offers short-term health insurance plans in 3, 6, or 9-month durations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/health-insurance-plans\/travel-insurance-and-short-term-health-insurance-for-expats\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel medical insurance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an insurance plan that offers medical and travel benefits designed to protect policyholders against financial risks associated with traveling. These risks can include baggage loss, flight delays, cancellations, and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Short-term health insurance plans will offer more comprehensive medical benefits, covering general practitioner visits, but they won\u2019t offer the travel benefits of a travel insurance plan.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Long-Term Health Insurance for Foreign Visitors<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visitors looking for more long-term health insurance coverage can find what they\u2019re looking for in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/health-insurance-plans\/international-health-insurance-plan\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">international health insurance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> plans. International health insurance plans can last a year or more depending on the plan chosen, making it a great choice for those who plan on traveling long-term.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International health insurance plans come in wide varieties of coverage and annual limits, with some offering more basic coverage and others with more comprehensive benefits. They can also be purchased in individual policies or for families.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Popular international health insurance providers for visitors and expats are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/insurers-and-partners\/insurer-cigna\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cigna<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/insurers-and-partners\/insurer-axa\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AXA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/insurers-and-partners\/bupa\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bupa Global<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. To compare plans from these insurance companies and others, check out our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">free quote tool<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key Features to Look for in Visitors&#8217; Health Insurance<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visitors looking for health insurance for their travels should watch for key features like medical emergency coverage, medical evacuation and repatriation coverage, and more. Inpatient benefits like surgery and hospitalization coverage are also vital and can save you from costly medical bills.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We will go over these key features in further detail below:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Medical Emergency Coverage: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical emergency coverage can protect you against any unexpected medical emergencies you may face while traveling abroad. This can include cover against medical bills for expensive treatment.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Medical Evacuation: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical evacuation is when you need to be transported to the nearest adequately-equipped hospital for emergency treatment, and can include expensive helicopter rides. This is especially important for those who plan to travel to remote areas.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Repatriation of Remains Coverage: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the tragic event of the policyholder dying while abroad, repatriation of remains coverage will cover the cost of sending the remains to their family in their home country.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hospitalization and Surgery Coverage: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coverage for hospitalization and surgery is a vital part of health insurance coverage, as these medical services are usually the most expensive. Without this coverage, you could be stuck paying extremely high medical bills.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding the Cost of Health Insurance for Foreign Visitors<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/cost-of-health-insurance-2023\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cost of health insurance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can vary across plans and is also affected by factors like age, destination, and the length of stay abroad. More comprehensive health insurance plans will cost more, while plans with basic coverage will be more affordable.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We will discuss the factors that affect cost below:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Age<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The older you are, the more expensive your health insurance plans generally will be. This is because health insurance companies will weigh the risk of insuring you and the chances of needing medical care rise with age.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Destination: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Countries like the US or Singapore with higher healthcare costs often will have more expensive health insurance policies. This price increase is to reflect the cost of medical services in these countries.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Length of Stay: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cost of insurance premiums on health insurance policies will also be affected by the length of stay. Short-term health insurance policies generally are less expensive overall but may cost more per month than long-term health insurance policies.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To save on health insurance costs, you should take the time to assess your health insurance needs and choose a plan that fits your budget and lifestyle best.<br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-7' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><button class=\"mo-modal-open\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4628\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/SEO-Baner-04_updated-1.jpg\" alt=\"Health insurance quote banner\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/button><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Choose the Right Health Insurance Plan as a Foreign Visitor<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visitors can choose the right health insurance plan for their budget and lifestyle by following steps like assessing their health needs and risks, researching local health systems and costs, and more. By taking the time to do their research, visitors can choose a plan that works for them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step One: Assess Your Health Needs and Risks<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first step is assessing your health needs and risks as a visitor traveling to a foreign country. Do you have any pre-existing conditions that will need medical care while you are abroad? Are you going to a country with any disease outbreaks and will you be at risk of these illnesses?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By asking yourself these vital questions, you can determine what medical benefits you will need and what you might not need. This can help narrow your choices in health insurance plans.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step Two: Research Local Health Systems and Costs<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take the time to research your destination country\u2019s local health system and what it costs. You will want to know if they offer high-quality healthcare facilities, or if you will need to visit a neighboring country for any medical emergencies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are visiting a country with expensive healthcare, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/visitor-health-insurance-us.html\">the U.S.<\/a>, you will want to make sure you purchase a health insurance plan that can adequately cover the cost of receiving <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/visitor-insurance-ca.html\">medical treatment in that country<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step Three: Compare Plans Online<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you are aware of the medical benefits and coverage limits you will need, you can begin comparing plans online. To save time, you can do this with the help of an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/international-insurance-why-use-a-broker.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">insurance broker.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> They will have online tools and resources to help you quickly compare between many plans.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take your time comparing the benefits and costs of each plan to choose the best plan for your budget and medical needs. You can also see if these plans are customizable, and if you will be able to tailor the benefits to your needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step Four: Read the Fine Print\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When shopping for health insurance, you should always read the fine print of each plan to understand any possible exclusions or limitations. You may find that not all plans cover pre-existing conditions, or protect you from accidents caused by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/travel-insurance-extreme-sports-insurance.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">extreme sports<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are confused by the insurance jargon included in the terms and conditions of health insurance plans, you can always <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/contact-us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ask an insurance expert from Pacific Prime<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for clarification. We are happy to help with any insurance questions you may have at no cost to you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequently Asked Questions:\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is health insurance required for foreign visitors?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health insurance may be required for visa applications depending on the country, such as the Schengen Area. While other countries do not outright require it, it is still highly recommended to protect you and your loved ones against unexpected high medical bills.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Will my foreign visitor health insurance cover pre-existing conditions?\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not all health insurance plans will cover pre-existing conditions, so it\u2019s important to read the fine print and terms and conditions of health insurance plans before you apply. Some plans may offer coverage for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/health-insurance-plans\/pre-existing\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pre-existing conditions <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">under certain conditions.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-73' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<link rel='stylesheet' href='https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/compare-box\/css\/compare-73-new.css?v1.67' type='text\/css' media='all'\/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog\" class=\"inserter-73-link CompareNowbutton\">\n  <div class=\"inserter-73-new\">\n    <div class=\"inserter-left-box\">\n        <h3>Kickstart Your Search for the Perfect Insurer<\/h3>        \n        <div class=\"inserter-compare-box\">\n            <p>Compare over <br>50,000 Plans <br>from Top Insurers<\/p>\n            <button >Compare NOW<\/button>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    \n    <div class=\"inserter-img-box\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/compare-box\/img\/mobile.png\" alt=\" \" class=\"banner-img-mobile\">            \n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/a>\n\n<style>\n\n.inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {right: -31%;}\n@media (max-width: 1199px) {\n  .inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {\n    right: -20px;\n  }\n@media (max-width: 991px) {\n  .inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {\n    right: -10px;\n  }\n}\n@media (max-width: 768px) {\n  .inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {\n    height: auto;\n    width: 30%;\n  }\n}\n@media (max-width: 512px) {\n  .inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {\n    height: 200px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conclusion:\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if the country you plan to visit doesn\u2019t require health insurance, having a health insurance policy can protect your finances from unexpected illness or medical emergencies. Health insurance policies can also offer valuable resources to expats and visitors abroad.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you ready to begin shopping for health insurance? Whether you\u2019re looking for travel insurance or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/health-insurance-plans\/international-health-insurance-plan\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">international health insurance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Pacific Prime has you covered. As an insurance broker, we can give our clients free and unbiased advice and help compare a wide variety of plans.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/contact-us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">contact us online<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or call us toll-free at 1-800-868-1451. 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