A.
As from June 1st, 2004 all
applicants who have been granted a short term Schengen visa (maximum intended
stay of 3 months), including visa for business, family visit, marriage, transit
and tourism, are requested to take out travel insurance. This insurance should
cover any possible medical costs incurred during your stay, including
repatriation if necessary.
B.
The travel insurance must cover the
whole of the Schengen territory.
C.
The minimum coverage should amount
to at least € 30.000,00 per person (approx. RMB 300.000,00).
D.
The policy must be subscribed for
the whole duration of your stay.
E.
The insurance company used can be
either Chinese or a foreign based company.
F.
The original travel insurance policy
together with two copies will have to be presented at the moment the visa will
be collected. In case of a Chinese policy, a translation into English of the
main items will be required.
G.
A non-exhaustive list of insurance
companies offering a valid travel insurance can be obtained from the Consulate
general. It should be noted however that applicants remain free to use
companies not mentioned on this list.
EXCEPTION: This new regulation doesn't apply to holders of diplomatic,
service, and public affairs passports.
自2004年6月1日起生效的重要通知
1）自2004年6月1日起，所有申根短期签证（最长可以停留3个月）的获得者，即商务，探亲，结婚，过境和旅游签证的获得者，都需参加旅行保险。此保险必须涵盖您在停留期内可能发生的医疗费用，以及必要条件下的送返费用。
2）旅行保险必须对整个申根国地区有效。
3）每人最低的投保金额为30000欧元（相当于人民币300000元）。
4）此保险需对整个停留期有效。
5）保险公司可以是中资或外资公司。
6）领取签证时，请出示保险合同原件，并提供2份复印件。如合同为中文，请提供一份主要条款的英语翻译件。
7）您可以向本领事馆索取一份能提供有效的旅行保险的保险公司的简要名单。请注意，您也可以自由选择没有列在名单上的任何其它保险公司。
特例：此项新规定不针对持外交、公务和普通因公护照的申请人。