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Health insurance for foreigners
Health insurance for foreigners is required for every citizen who does not have the European health insurance card EHIC and is not a citizen of the state which has a bilateral agreement with the Czech Republic.
What kinds of health insurance for foreigners in the Czech Republic exist?
Health insurance for foreigners is divided into two main types: Acute and emergency health care insurance and Comprehensive health insurance for foreigners.
Acute and emergency health care insurance
Acute and emergency health care insurance is for foreigners who want to stay in the Czech Republic for less than 90 days. It covers only Acute and emergency issues.
Comprehensive health insurance for foreigners
Comprehensive health insurance is for foreigners who intended to live in the Czech Republic or stay longer than 90 days. This insurance covers all medical treatments (acute and also preventive).
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