Media type · Arrival to local enrolment
Insurance gap
The period when travel cover ends and local cover has not started.
Key facts
| Gap | Arrival to local enrolment |
|---|---|
| Travel cover | Often trip-limited |
| Local cover | May have a waiting period |
| Evidence | Policy wording |
| Watch | Pre-existing conditions |
Read the residence definition
Travel policies often cover a trip, not a new life. Once you register as resident or stay beyond a limit, cover can lapse. Arrange the local policy before the travel policy ends.
Frequently asked questions
Does the visa require insurance?
Many do, with minimum cover levels. Check the scheme requirements.
Can I keep my home-country cover?
Sometimes, but check whether it covers treatment abroad and for how long.