Hi, When I booked my appt with Prague shuttle they disclosed that I may need to prove health insurance at the customs desk along with my passport. Is this true? Has anyone ever heard this before? Thanks!
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It is a requirement that you need to be covered for health insurance to visit the Czech Republic if you are not an EU citizen. Although saying this, I have not encountered people being asked to show their health insurance at the border. Saying that, you would not be recommended to travel without valid insurance, just in case something happens.
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hmmm, unusual, thanks peb, I have never had to worry about medical insurance before, I wonder if my current insurance card will suffice.
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Most American insurers cover the Czech Republic - mine says I have more options there than at home (in Prague at least!)
Take your ins. card, but I bet you won%26#39;t be asked.
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thanks!
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I%26#39;ve never been asked to show private health insurance as a tourist although it is a requirement to become resident. Beware that hospitals here will probably not accept your insurnce directly from you. As a non-Czech, if I require medical help I have to be %26quot;guaranteed%26quot; by a local clinic. In my case I have BUPA international insurance but, I belong to Unicare www.unicare.cz and they guarantee the payment to the hospital. Complicated system but, it works.
Jason
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