International student health insurance Estonia

Which student health insurance is required for Estonia student visa ?

Health insurance in Estonia is mandatory during the whole duration of studies.
 

Non EU/EEA nationals (third country nationals)
 

Third countries students are those who’s nationality is non European Union or non European Economic Area country.
 

Private insurance - min sum 30’000  - recommended to purchase before arrival in Estonia.
 

Student who’s nationality is non EU/EEA are required to purchase their private health insurance before arrival in Estonia. This insurance is also necessary to obtain a student visa. The minimum insurance sum to cover is EUR 30’000.
 

EU/EEA Nationals
 

Students with nationality from EU/EEA countries can request in their home country the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). Thanks this card, EU/EEA nationals can benefit of the same cover as locals by the National health services.

Attention : The EHIC is not an alternative to travel insurance. It does not cover any travel protection, search and rescue, repatriation to the home country, emergency dental treatments, assistance… A private insurance is highly recommended in Estonia also for EU/EEA nationals during the entire stay in Estonia.