Student visa requirement

[uchimaru8]

Hello! I am applying for a student visa in Spain, as I will be studying under an exchange program from September to January in Barcelona. One of the requirements is medical insurance, which must be provided by an authorized insurance company in Spain. Do I also need to get travel insurance (which is not included in the requirements), or is it optional? 10.0.0.0.1 192.168.1.254

[shirley58richards]

For your Spanish student visa, comprehensive medical insurance from an authorized Spanish company is mandatory and often includes essential travel-related benefits like repatriation. While a separate "travel insurance" policy isn't explicitly required for the visa, it's highly recommended if your primary medical insurance doesn't cover aspects like lost luggage, trip interruptions, or medical emergencies if you travel outside Spain. Always check your Spanish medical policy's full coverage to determine if additional travel insurance is necessary for your peace of mind.