Questions tagged [insurance]
Questions regarding obtaining various types of insurance while moving to a new country or managing insurance requirements by ones home country.
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Health insurance in Belgium?
My kid is going to study in Belgium and is an Irish citizen. They have never lived in the EU.
Is it possible for them to avail of EU health insurance? Any pointers as to where to figure this out ...
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Travel Insurance required for UK citizen applying for an Italian Study Visa D (National Visa)
I am a UK citizen in the process of applying for an Italian Study Visa D (National Visa) to attend a course on Italian language and culture for 9 months.
I have read the checklist found here:
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Would I need health insurance if I come to Germany for short stay under national visa?
I heard that health insurance is mandatory for those in Germany, but would it be required if I came on a student visa for a short stay. Basically, I only have a few exams to write, and then I'll go ...
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Insurance Cover on arrival in Australia
I have a question regarding medical insurance on arrival in Australia. Here is my situation.
I have received permanent resident visa for Australia and will be moving there next month for taking up a ...
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How to get maternity insurance on long stay visa in France?
I came to France on a passport-talent visa. How to get maternity insurance on long stay visa (Passport talent Researcher) in France immediately?
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What insurance company have I subscribed to when I paid health insurance as part of my Skilled Worker Visa to the UK?
I have applied for a Skilled Worker Visa to the UK.
As part of it, I paid years' of health insurance.
Who is my insurance company now? I need this to report to my home health insurance company.
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Remote work from Germany for Polish company
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What are valid setups for cross-border employments in the EU?
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I am living in Germany and am about to sign an employment contract (as a programmer) with a smaller company in Poland.
The ...
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Liability insurance claim
I recently moved out of a rented apartment.
My previous landlord asked me that because of my use the bathroom doors were damaged .
as a result I need to pay for it .Since I had liability insurance I ...
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Can a university force a J1 exchange student to purchase their health insurance plan?
I´m planning to attend SDSU for a term, however, they claim that I can´t waive their mandatory insurance even though I already have better international coverage from my home country which would meet ...
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Can I get public health insurance in EU without being a citizen?
I'd like to stay in the EU for some time, maybe get a residence permit if possible. The question is what are my healthcare options. As far as I know, citizens of EU countries can get public healthcare ...
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I would like to apply for an National Insurance number. I have a British passport, have never lived in the UK but am coming to live there this year
I am living in Zimbabwe but am a British Citizen and will be coming to the UK to live. I would like to get an National Insurance number and find out about back paying National Insurance.
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Health insurance when relocating
My family is going to relocate to the US in December (on an H1-B visa). While my next employer does provide health insurance, I will be in an employment gap of about 2-3 weeks after we enter the US, ...
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Need steps to be taken to work from India but employed in Germany
I have a Niederlassungserlaubnis and am employed in Germany. The company is remote first currently so working from home is not a problem.
I would like to work from India for 3 months and take a month ...
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Emergency insurance without clear residence of a country
I am German citizen (having official secondary residence there, I.e. an address) but haven’t lived there for ten years (no job and insurance). This is where I physically reside at the very moment.
But ...
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What qualifies as CSI (comprehensive sickness insurance) in Switzerland?
The UK requires CSI (comprehensive sickness insurance) for some certain documents. Their definition of what is and what isn't CSI isn't totally clear though. Here's an idea of what they say it is:
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Insurance coverage when staying in Switzerland during Corona pandemic as Swiss national with residency in the UK
I am a Swiss citizen living and working in London. Mid March I made a trip to Switzerland and decided to stay here for the time of the Corona pandemic. During that time I will continue working ...
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Compulsory professional malpractice insurance (for tax consultants) in Germany
In Germany, does a "compulsory malpractice insurance" exists for tax advisors to protect their clients from financial ramifications in case of mistakes? In many European countries such compulsory ...
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Do I need the base plus the travel health insurance?
I am currently based in Germany, and I will be moving to the Netherlands. In January I won't be employed, as my current position ends by the end of the year, and my new position starts in February.
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Should I postpone the NINO meeting until I have a stable home?
I have a meeting for the National Insurance Number this Monday in the city I used to live in. But I don't have an actual proper home in the UK yet, I just moved to London. They want proof of address ...
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When do I need an A1 certificate?
My employer is telling me that if I have a short work trip to another EU country, I need to carry an A1 certificate (or, as they call it, A1 Bescheinigung) or risk fines.
I will comply, but I thought ...
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Exchanging EU License for UK - what happens to start date and no claims?
I've lived in the UK for five and a half years and am buying a motorcycle.
I wondering if it makes sense to exchange my German driving license for a UK one to save on insurance.
Currently I can ...
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Getting insurance for rented apartment which I am about to vacate
I am living in a rent apartment in Germany, my contract is about to expire and I also wish to move to another one. I haven't got any kind of insurance yet for this apartment. I have heard of tenants ...
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What are the necessary procedures (unregistering, etc) to follow when leaving Germany as an expat?
I am not an EU national, but I hold the passport of a country which is in the Schengen area. I have been living in Germany since 2012 and hold a residence permit (permanent starting June 2019) and ...
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Is there any way I can move from private health insurance to public one without lowering my income?
I moved to Germany 1 year ago and I was tricked into getting a private insurance. Not just trick, I was actually lied to to make me go for private one, but I guess it does not change anything.
When I ...
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Car insurance during the move
We will be moving from the UK to France mid-March. We are taking our main car (UK registered) with us, for:
1: The travel down there, and
2: The first 2-3 weeks in France to get around, and will ...
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Is it neccessary for doctoral students to register car in a different EU country to their home country?
I'm about to start a Phd in France, moving from the UK, and am looking to get a car for when I am there. I would like to know if it is necessary to register a car bought in the UK, in France under ...
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How to prove you live somewhere when you live at some friend house for the National Insurance Number in UK?
Got a problem : I will apply for the National Insurance Number in UK, I need to prove I live somewhere they ask me for an invoice with my name ... : / Yet I live at my friend's house ... How can I ...
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Do I normally need a Haftpflichtversicherung (liability insurance) to rent in Germany?
For either long-term renting or Wohnen auf Zeit (shorter term, furnished rentals) in Germany, is a Haftpflichtversicherung (liability insurance) normally required? For example, I looked through the ...
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German health Insurance for New Arrival
I'm moving to Germany this summer and may not have a job solidified beforehand. In that case I'd need to take out a private insurance policy to hold me over until I'm working and on a statutory plan. ...
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US citizen working for US company in Germany
I am a US citizen and have been offered a job by a company in the US. However, they want to give me a US contract and assign me to work at the parent company office space in Germany. So I will be ...
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UK citizen working overseas. Planning a 2-week vacation. For purposes of travel insurance, how long is my “trip”?
Cross posting from the travel stack exchange, on the advice of someone there:
I've been living and working in mainland China for just under a year now. I think I am still classed as a 'UK resident' (...
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Will I violate PPACA if I visit the US as an ininsured expatriate US citizen and tourist.
I a US citizen who has been employed and insured in foreign countries for almost 20 years but I just recently resigned from my job to travel a bit and visit the US for a few months as a tourist before ...
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Insurance for Mexican-plated vehicle in the US
I'm a visa holder. My plan is to be around 1,000 miles from the border for a period of 12 to 18 months (Currently on month 4). I brought my Mexican-plated vehicle, since I used to live near the border....
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Insurance for UK residents living abroad
Health insurance for ex-pats abroad? I am thinking of buying a house abroad (outside Europe) and living there for probably 9 months of the year and back here for the other 3 months. I would rent out ...
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Health checkup (Gesundheits-Check-up) in Germany before 35 years old?
It seems that in Germany, under public insurance, you're entitled to a full body health checkup every 2 years once you reach the age of 35 (https://www.krankenkassen.de/gesetzliche-krankenkassen/...
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American English teacher getting health coverage in Japan
There is someone in particular who is seriously considering moving to Japan as an English teacher, through either the J.E.T. program or a private company that has similar ESL positions.
However this ...
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Can no claims bonus be transferred from UK to Australia?
I have no claims bonus on my car insurance in UK which drops my premium substantially, there is possibility of me ending up in Australia...
I am sure I am not first person to move and I was ...
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Travel insurance in the US when domestic health insurance is provided by the employer
My employer in the US provides sufficient health insurance in the US. But my job (and my private live) involves short-term travels to other parts of the world, including my original country (Germany).
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Personal Liability insurance in the US
Coming from Germany, I’m used to have a Personal Liability Insurance (Privathaftpflicht). It is not mandatory, but very recommended to have and not expensive (30-50€ per year).
What is the situation ...
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US license, registration, etc. in Canada
I'm going to be working in Canada for a short (36 month) contract. This means that, at least according to the following resources, I should be able to keep my US license, registration, and insurance:
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Travel insurance cover under Obama Health or not
I came to US on H1 in March. I purchase Travel insurance for 2 months from India.
My company is providing health care insurance for family. I have to pay insurance amount from my salary for my wife ...
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Medical insurance for permanent resident parents Canada
I am a permanent resident of Canada. I am planning to sponsor my parents to come and live with me in Canada as permanent residents. Looking at this page, http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/sponsor/...
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In Singapore, can I use MediShield Life together with private insurance to cover co-insurance parts of both?
With the new mandatory MediShield Life insurance policy, every citizen and PR in Singapore is now covered for basic hospitalization in governmental hospitals.
I also have a private insurance, ...
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Help! I'm buying a car registered in Slovakia for use in Spain and the Uk
I am buying a motor home that has Slovakian Plates it has been in the UK for 2 months and I will have it here for 3 weeks then take it to Spain. How can I insure it?
The owner is legit and has all ...
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Can Canada-UK dual citizen get EHIC?
My daughter is a Canadian citizen/resident who also has a UK/EU passport. She's going to study in France for 4 months next January. Can she obtain a European Health Insurance Card and if so, how would ...
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International (or European) life insurance? [closed]
I'm an academic and I find myself moving from country to country every couple years (EU + Switzerland). I would like to take a life insurance (death/disability) that will cover me when I move. This is ...
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Health Insurance for ex-pats
Am I covered by G.H.I. Blue Cross/Blue Shield if I move to Italy under an elective residency visa?
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UK car rental 12 month resident having foreign and UK licence
I have two licenses:
A full not expired Omani (foreign) licence that I have owned for 5 years.
A full not expired UK one I got by passing my test 1 month ago. I did this because a UK resident isn't ...
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Do I have to pay Korean health insurance during my exchange studies, even though I have private insurance?
I am going to be an exchange student at a Korean university. I have my own travel insurance plan from my home country. It covers the whole sojourn period, all planned activities and is valid worldwide....
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Does a EU student in the UK automatically get a National Insurance Number (NIN, NINO)?
I lived in the UK for a full year while doing my Master's degree, six years ago. I was registered at the NHS, and I do have the number written down.
Since I was registered at the NHS, is there a ...
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