This is a list of approved medical travel insurance companies for the Schengen region. If you are planning a trip to Schengen countries from Kenya, it is important to know that having travel insurance for a Schengen visa is mandatory. Among the many requirements for a Schengen visa for Kenyan passport holders, one vital prerequisite is proof of a travel insurance policy. The Schengen countries have a set of specific rules a travel health insurance policy must meet to be valid for a visa application. As such, it’s important to understand these requirements so you can purchase the appropriate insurance plan, thus increasing the chances of having a positive decision on your Schengen visa application.
Schengen Visa Insurance Requirements for Kenyan Citizens/Residents
Medical insurance for a Schengen visa from Kenya must meet the following criteria:
- A minimum coverage of at least €30,000.00 (equivalent to Sh 4,678,855.12 as of October 2023).
- Coverage in all Schengen member states.
- Coverage for all expenses related to urgent medical treatment, evacuation for medical purposes, or repatriation from Europe to Kenya.
List of Schengen-accredited travel health insurance companies in Kenya
- Africa Merchant Assurance Company Ltd (AMACO)
- Fidelity Shield Insurance Company Limited
- Heritage Insurance Company Ltd
- Kenindia Assurance Company Ltd
- Occidental Insurance Company Ltd
- Pacis Insurance Company Ltd
- Sanlam General Assurance Ltd
- ICEA LION General Insurance Co. Ltd
- Mondassur ( only if Gold Back up Policy)
- Geminia Insurance Company Ltd
- Jubilee Allianz General Insurance (K) Ltd
- GA Insurance Ltd
- CIC general Insurance Ltd
- AIG Kenya Insurance Company Ltd
- Pioneer General Insurance Ltd
- Tausi Assurance Company Ltd
- Corporate Insurance Company Ltd
- Old Mutual General Insurance Ltd
- First Assurance Company Ltd
- APA Insurance Ltd
