U.S. Visitor Visa Health Insurance

Before you apply for your visa, it’s important to understand that the application steps may vary slightly by U.S. Embassy or Consulate. To see specific instructions for the U.S. Embassy or Consulate nearest to you, visit USEmbassy.gov and find the country in which you will apply.

For a general overview of the tourist visa application process, note the following steps:

❑ Obtain a passport that is valid 6 months after your planned departure from the U.S.

❑ Take a color photo which meets the photograph requirements found here.

❑ Fill out and submit the online nonimmigrant visa application, Form DS-160 (the form will require you to upload your photo).

❑ Print the Form DS-160 confirmation page to bring with you to your visa interview.

❑ Schedule an appointment for your visa interview with a U.S. consular officer in the country in which you reside. To find the nearest embassy or consulate and its contact information, search for your country of residence at USEmbassy.gov.

❑ Check the typical wait time for your embassy or consulate at travel.state.gov.

❑ Pay the non-refundable visa application fee (if the fee is required before your interview).

❑ Gather the required documents.

❑ Practice for your visa interview. For visa interview tips and practice questions, see Visa Interview Tips.

❑ Attend your visa interview.

❑ Upon visa approval, pay your additional visa issuance fee (if applicable). To determine whether you’ll owe an issuance fee, select your nationality under “Prepare for Your Interview” at the travel.state.gov Visitor Visa page.

Note that the U.S. Embassy or Consulate may request additional documentation which serves as evidence of the following:

• The purpose of your trip – Evidence could include your itinerary, travel plans, or proof of family ties in the United States.
  
  
• Your intentions to leave the U.S. when your visa expires – You can show this incentive by providing evidence of real estate that you own back home, family members you’ll want to return to (birth certificates and marriage certificates may apply here), or proof that a job is waiting for you upon your return.
  
  
• Your financial means which allow you to travel to the U.S. – Evidence could include bank statements, credit cards, or pay slips. A visitor visa health insurance policy could help demonstrate your ability to pay for medical expenses by showing that you have coverage for unexpected injury or illness.

Yes – the U.S. Department of State notes that citizens of Canada and Bermuda do not typically need a visa for tourism and visits.

You can also bypass the visa process if you qualify for the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). This program allows non-U.S. citizens who meet specific requirements to travel to the U.S. for approved business or tourism purposes – without first obtaining a visa.

The Visa Waiver program is only available to individuals of an approved VWP country who are traveling for 90 days or less and have authorization under the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA).

Visitor visa health insurance is travel medical insurance for individuals and groups visiting the USA from abroad. Visitor health insurance is not a requirement of all United States visas, but it is recommended for travelers whose domestic health plans offer little or no international coverage. After all, you never know when you may encounter a travel mishap, injury, or illness that results in unexpected expenses.

DID YOU KNOW? According to healthcare.gov, the average cost of a 3-day hospital stay is around $30,000. In the face of a medical emergency, visitor visa health insurance can provide quality care and financial assistance for eligible illnesses and injuries.

• USA tourists and leisure travelers
• Parents visiting their children in the U.S.
• Temporary workers and business visitors
• International students and exchange program participants  

Atlas America policies are available to individuals of most countries who are at least 14 days old and looking for coverage for up to one year. To be eligible for Atlas America insurance, part or all of your international travel plans must include the United States.

• 100% coverage for eligible medical expenses inside the Preferred Provider Network (after the deductible and up to the overall maximum limit)
• Choice of deductible and overall maximum coverage limit
• No health screenings required for immediate online fulfillment
• Wide provider network that covers the majority of the United States
• Travel assistance services available in multiple languages 365 days a year