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Due to international sanctions, most Western travel insurance companies do not offer coverage in Russia<\/strong>, so it’s necessary to turn to Russian insurance companies. The problem is that Russian companies do not allow payment with foreign cards or PayPal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For this reason, the Russian company Attollo Assistance<\/a> has set up a platform to acquire Ingosstrakh<\/strong> travel health insurance by paying with any foreign card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, JCB, UnionPay, Discover, or Diners Club International). Ingosstrakh is one of the three largest insurance companies in Russia along with AlfaStrakhovanie and Gazprom Insurance.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Travel health insurance accepted by Russian consulates and government<\/strong><\/span>. Ingosstrakh’s travel health insurance meets all the requirements demanded by visa centers, consulates, and the Russian government for visa applications (both electronic<\/a> and paper visa<\/a>). It provides coverage of 35,000 euros<\/strong> and covers the cost of hospital treatment, medication, home visits by a doctor, repatriation in case of death, transportation expenses, emergency dentistry, treatment for Covid-19, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The process is automatic<\/strong><\/span>. You can purchase the insurance in 5 minutes<\/strong> and in just 2 steps<\/a>. In the first step, you’ll need to enter your travel dates, your age, and your personal information, and in the second step, you’ll need to make the payment using a card. After payment, you’ll receive in your email your travel medical insurance in PDF format signed and electronically stamped by Ingosstrakh<\/strong>. If you don’t receive the insurance policy within 15 minutes, please check your email’s spam folder.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Need any help with your travel insurance to Russia?<\/strong><\/span> Don’t worry. I can help you solve any problems you might have. Send me a message through this contact form<\/a> and I\u2019ll reply as soon as possible. The insurance policy includes 24-hour assistance phone numbers in case of a medical emergency. Below, you’ll also find a section with answers to the most frequently asked questions<\/strong> when purchasing travel insurance to Russia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I can’t pay with my bank card. Are there other alternatives?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Some bank cards might not work during the payment process. In this case, try using a different card or contact your bank in case they are blocking the transaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another solution is to send an email to support@attolloassistance.com<\/a> with your details and the type of card you used. They can analyze the problem and provide a solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Currently, it’s not possible to pay using methods like PayPal or bank transfer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another option is to purchase travel insurance with the Russian company Cherehapa<\/a>, which also allows payment with foreign cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What’s the period for which I need to get travel insurance for Russia?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For a traditional visa<\/strong>, you must get travel insurance covering the validity period of your visa. For instance, if you apply for a visa from July 1st to July 15th, you’ll need medical travel insurance for these 15 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, for multiple-entry visas (be it for tourism or business), it’s not necessary to get insurance for the entire validity of your visa. It’s sufficient to get travel insurance for the duration of your initial stay in Russia. For example, if your visa is valid for 180 days (from January 1st, 2024, to June 29th, 2024), and you initially travel to Russia from January 1st to January 15th, then it’s enough to get insurance for these 15 days. If you return to Russia from March 1st to March 20th, you’ll need a new travel insurance for these 20 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For an electronic visa<\/strong>, you need travel insurance covering the period of stay in Russia. The maximum stay allowed for an electronic visa is 16 days from the entry date. So, if you plan to stay for 16 days, you need insurance for these 16 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is medical insurance mandatory for a traditional visa application? What about for an electronic visa?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Travel medical insurance is mandatory for both traditional and electronic (eVisa) visas for citizens of the following countries:<\/p>\n\n\n\n