Mandatory health insurance is required for visitors who are required to obtain a prior entry visa before reaching the border crossings. A visitor visa will not be granted until the visitor has purchased a visitor's insurance policy.
Visitors who are eligible to obtain a visitor visa on arrival at the border crossings are exempt from obtaining a visitor's insurance policy for the first 30 days from the date of entry to the country. However, if they wish to extend their stay for more than 30 days from the date of entry, they are required to purchase a health insurance policy.
To avoid incurring the cost of health services at public and private health facilities, the Ministry of Public Health advises visitors with on-arrival visas to obtain a health insurance policy that covers emergency and accident services.
It is advisable to keep the health insurance policy and present it to authorities and healthcare providers on demand.
Note: Health insurance does not apply to transit passengers or temporary entry travelers.