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  1. Renascer

    Health insurance for 2021 and Covid?

    Hi Everyone! i wonder which insurance would be good to cover my Camino Trip that goes from Portugal to Spain. I bought the tickets on May 30 but recently needed to chance on June 23 as airline change my flight. I also would like to add * that with this travel advisories and change should i get...
  2. peregrina2000

    Travel insurance for US travelers over 70

    The last travel insurance policy I bought was a year-long policy with United HealthCare. I bought the policy in February, 2020. Not one of my smarter purchases. Between then and now, I have apparently aged up into a much riskier demographic. Once you hit 70, coverage decreases and prices...
  3. cecelia

    Schengen Question

    EDITED BY MODERATOR: THE INFORMATION MAY NOW BE OUT OF DATE - CHECK THE END OF THE THREAD FOR CURRENT INFORMATION. For anyone planning to walk a camino in 2021 please note that we will need to complete an ETIAS application before entering the Schengen area. Here's the first paragraph from...
  4. J

    Health insurance while "Caminoing" during the Covid

    I realized that even with the 2 vaccines doses against the Covid, I am not Shure at 100 percent that I will not get it while "Caminoing" in Spain. For those that perchase health insurance for traveling this summer or fall. Are you protected again any sickness due to Covid. Or it is on your...
  5. E

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD Covid insurance

    I read somewhere that in Galicia they offer Covid insurance. Is it true? how does it work? What if I get ill in Galicia? Maybe I got infected in Asturias,is the insurance still valid? And finally, how much it costs? Many thanks for any info that you might be able to share Elena
  6. Marbe2

    Get QR code to enter Spain

    Use this Website to obtain QR code https://www.spth.gob.es/ To protect your health, the Government of Spain has implemented a series of measures to protect the general public’s health, including health control of passengers upon arrival in Spain. From this website you can fill out the health...
  7. Thomas Yingst

    ETIAS

    Are US citizens now required to complete the European Travel Information and Authorization System form before travel to Spain?
  8. Terry Callery

    Back Up Documents

    On all three of my Caminos, I traveled with hidden money belt. Took about 2,000 Euros Cash and both a credit card and a debit card. Kept day's cash in my vest. So would not have to take off money belt frequently Since I kept my passport in my Back pack with my Pigrim Credential Booklet.- I had...
  9. Prentiss Riddle

    Good resources for would-be expats? (US citizen in ES or PT)

    Does anyone know of high quality books, websites or other resources about moving to or retiring in Spain or Portugal? Many of the websites I’ve seen seem pretty questionable, at least amateurish if not downright scammy. So far the books I’ve found aren’t much better. For example, I was just...
  10. F

    Hoping to travel to Spain in Feb as an EU citizen arriving from Canada

    Ok... so here's a funny question for those of you who may be more in the know as local inhabitants in Spain. I am about to receive my new Irish passport and I am on along-term "remote work" arrangement so I am looking at the possibility of heading to the Castille-y-Leon area west of Astorga...
  11. D

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD Travel Insurance for post Covid trips

    Would love to go now that places are opening up, but the cautious side of me (very attached to my wallet) says I should wait until there is better travel insurance. Has anyone found suitable (EU) travel insurance that reflects the change in travel
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  12. J

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD Medical Insurance while traveling in Spain

    I am considering a walking Trip on the Camino toward the end of this year and I am wondering about medical travel insurance. Now that the Covid 19 is a pre-existing condition or situation I am wondering if it is possible to protect myself with some insurance while away? I fear that if I go and...
  13. Lou Lulu

    Insurance information for Australians

    The following article may be of some use for Aussies trying to work out their travel insurance options.
  14. G

    Medical Insurance for US citizens

    Can I please have the names of some of the best overseas travel insurance policies while walking the Camino Santiago? Anything special to look for in the policy? Deductibles? Exclusions? I am looking to start the walk mid April. Thanks!
  15. Eibhlís

    Travel Insurance

    What is the best insurance to take out for walking the Camino Frances? I live in Adelaide but I am an Australian and Irish citizen.
  16. Theresa Brandon

    Travel Insurance, Pre-existing Conditions

    I am looking for advice and recommendations on purchasing travel insurance that covers pre-existing conditions, such as MS or heart conditions. (Not for me, but for some friends who aren't on this forum).
  17. B

    Travel and Health Insurance

    Hi all! I have seen posts categorical stating that you should have health insurance, but very few mentions of company names. I did see a mention of AMA and I used Allianz last year when I walked the Camino. Does anyone have any input on the better Travel Health Insurance plans? I would...
  18. Margaret Butterworth

    Free medical treatment for pilgrims?

    I've read posts in the past which suggested that pilgrims receive free medical treatment for Camino-related problems. A few anecdotes related their experiences in this regard. Others spoke about having to pay up front. Recently I visited new public clinic in Astorga for a consultation about my...
  19. paddypage

    Schengen Visa for Filipino to do Camino

    Hi I dont suppose anyone knows about how Filipino can do Camino? its not for me as I am English its for my girlfriend who lives in Philippines. I have found this website https://www.schengenvisainfo.com and emailed info.mnl@blshelpline.com but I would like to sponsor her to complete Camino...
  20. Anamya

    Should I add "mountaineering" to my travel insurance?

    Hi everyone! One month to my Lebaniego and I am very excited! I always purchase travel insurance before I go anywhere. In previous caminos, the normal coverage was fine. For this trip in particular, considering the terrain of the Lebaniego, should I add the "mountaineering" extra to my insurance?

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