Do I Need Travel Insurance? Checklist by Destination

Your trip includes… Applying for a Schengen visa Diving, skiing, trekking or other sports Driving or riding a scooter Bringing a laptop, camera or other expensive gear Flights or hotels that are non-refundable A pre-existing medical condition

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Destination	Insurance
Japan	Recommended
South Korea	Recommended
Thailand	Recommended
Vietnam	Recommended
Taiwan	Recommended
USA	Recommended
UK	Recommended
France	Required for Schengen visas
Italy	Required for Schengen visas
Spain	Required for Schengen visas
Australia	Recommended
Mexico	Recommended
Germany	Required for Schengen visas
Portugal	Required for Schengen visas
Greece	Required for Schengen visas
Turkey	Recommended
Indonesia	Recommended
Philippines	Recommended
Singapore	Recommended
Canada	Recommended

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