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Q:I'm planning to go to West Europe and consider to buy travel insurance, specifically the Travel LX plan. I also need to apply Schengen visa which requires me to buy an insurance. So I wonder if this plan meet Schengen visa requirement. If so, do you provide some letter that I can use in visa application? Since it's not guaranteed that the visa will be granted, I'm looking for a plan that meets Schengen visa requirement and also can allow me to cancel if my visa is declined.

A:
We would be more than happy to assist you in locating a plan which meets the Schengen Visa requirements. The Travel LX plan selected is a trip cancellation insurance plan. This type of plan is designed to insure your non-refundable trip cost if you were to cancel your trip for a covered reason listed in the policy. There are travel medical plans which will meet the Schengen Visa requirements, and provide access to a visa letter shortly after purchase. You can run a quote for all Schengen Visa compliant plans in the link below: Schengen Visa Insurance
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Q:I'll start a visiting fellowship at Stanford University, California by January, 20th. I need to make an insurance before my arrival and I have a couple of questions regarding that: 1. I need to fulfill the following requirements: - Medical benefits of at least $100,000 per accident or illness. - Repatriation* of remains in the amount of $25,000. - Expenses associated with the medical evacuation* of the exchange visitor to his or her home country in the amount of $50,000. - A deductible not to exceed $500 per accident or illness. - If a particular activity is a part of your Exchange Visitor program, your insurance must cover injuries resulting from your participation in that activity. - The policy may establish a waiting period before it covers pre-existing conditions (health problems you had before you bought the insurance), as long as the waiting period is reasonable by current standards in the insurance industry. - The policy must be backed by the full faith and credit of your home country government or the company providing the insurance must meet minimum rating requirements established by DOS (an A. M. Best rating of "A-" or above, an Insurance Solvency International, Ltd. (ISI) rating of "A-i" or above, a Standard & Poor's Claims-paying Ability rating of "A-" or above, or a Weiss Research, Inc. rating of B+ or above). I'd like to choose the insurance plan with the lowest cost. As I've checked your website, Atlas Essential America seems to fit these standards. Yet, its deductible, which is $250, is offered per period, but I need to choose a deducible amount per accident or illness. How can I change this option while I ask for a quote? 2. My J1 visa expires at July, 20th, but I'm not sure whether I'll stay until this date. I'd like to buy an insurance that covers until July, 1st, and extend the insurance period if I need. Would that create a problem during my entry to the USA? 3. My husband is a J2 holder, but he'll arrive 2 months later that I will. Do we have to buy our insurances at once, or, can he buy his insurance later?

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Based on the information provided below we would recommend the ExchangeGuard plan. Please use the link provided below to view the plan details an purchase. We have also submitted answers to the questions you had below in red. If you have any additional questions, please let us know. 1. I'd like to choose the insurance plan with the lowest cost. As I've checked your website, Atlas Essential America seems to fit these standards. Yet, its deductible, which is $250, is offered per period, but I need to choose a deducible amount per accident or illness. How can I change this option while I ask for a quote? Answer: Unfortunately, there is no way to change the frequency in when the deductible is met in order to meet the requirements. We would suggest a comparable plan such as the ExchangeGuard Essential as this plan has deductible options which are per incident. 2. My J1 visa expires at July, 20th, but I'm not sure whether I'll stay until this date. I'd like to buy an insurance that covers until July, 1st, and extend the insurance period if I need. Would that create a problem during my entry to the USA? Answer: This information we will not be able to confirm as we only handle the insurance. The ExchangeGuard plan is renewable, so you may extend this plan as needed. 3. My husband is a J2 holder, but he'll arrive 2 months later that I will. Do we have to buy our insurances at once, or, can he buy his insurance later? Answer: In this situation you will want to process a separate application for him.
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Q:I have a question regarding the Exchange guard choice Insurance. I'm planning to buy insurance for my 4 month stay however I haven't yet applied for the visa, insurance is required to successfully apply. Is it still possible for me to purchase the insurance?

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You are able to purchase the ExchangeGuard insurance plan for coverage for your visa purposes.
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Q:I have my meeting with the French Consulate in Atlanta on January 28, 2019 and will need to have proof of insurance.

A:
We provide insurance from many companies which meets French Visa requirements. Please find more information on France Visa insurance here: French Visa Insurance If you provide us insured person age, travel date, their residence state and we will be glad to send you quote by email. Please feel free to contact us if you have any further questions.
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Q:I am a F-1 student studying at Troy University (Montgomery Campus), Alabama. I was hoping to get a cheaper insurance than the one I currently have, that covers all the requirements. I have attached a form that contains the requirement from my school. My number is #### and I will like a call back with any useful information (plan options).

A:
There is a plan called Study USA Preferred 500 that will meet your Universities requirements. Please use the link to review the plan and generate a quote for coverage.
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Q:I have my meeting with the French Consulate in Atlanta on January 28, 2019 and will need to have proof of insurance. My goal is to get the long term visa, then my residency. My reason for going is to restore my grandmother's little farmhouse. I hope not to return for at least 12 months, depending on whether or not I am granted the long-term visa (with plans to eventually become a permanent resident). I currently live in the U.S. but will be leaving for France at the beginning of February. On the Patriot's Insurance questionnaire, should I say I am a resident of the U.S. or of France? Thank you for your attention to this detail.

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We provide insurance from many companies which meets French Visa requirements. Please find more information on France Visa insurance. Based on the information provided we would recommend the Patriot International plan. Shortly after purchase you will have access to download the visa letter. Please use the link provided below to view the plan details and purchase. You will be considered a U.S. resident until you are granted residentcy in France. You may also purchase over the phone by contacting our office at (866) INSUBUY. If you have any additional questions, please let us know.
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