Health insurance questions, clearly answered.

No. The correct route depends on nationality, residence status, employment, age and international agreements. People participating in Czech public health insurance, and some people covered by EHIC, GHIC, an S1 form or an international programme, may follow a different route.

Public health insurance is governed by Czech law and may arise through qualifying employment, permanent residence or another statutory category. Commercial insurance is a contract with defined limits, exclusions, assistance procedures and policy conditions.

EU, EEA, Swiss and eligible UK visitors may use EHIC or GHIC for medically necessary public healthcare under the applicable rules. It does not automatically replace every insurance requirement or cover every cost, so check your residence and travel situation.

Enter accurate information in the official Slavia calculator. It displays the options and current price available for the entered situation. Read the product information and policy terms before concluding the contract.

For relevant long-term visa and residence applications, the official rules may require comprehensive travel medical insurance for the required period. Current requirements depend on where the application is filed and whether an exemption applies.

The Information Portal for Foreigners currently states a minimum agreed limit of EUR 400,000 per insured event for the relevant comprehensive travel medical insurance, without cost sharing by the insured person. Always verify the rule for your exact application.

For many applications filed at a Czech diplomatic mission, proof is submitted before the visa is placed in the passport. An application filed or extended inside Czechia can follow a different process. Follow the instructions from the competent authority.

Yes. The authority may request proof of payment, so save the policy confirmation, payment receipt and all documents generated during the official application.

A contract concluded abroad may require an officially certified Czech translation of the agreement and general terms. Check the current official instructions before submitting documents.

Many non-EU students who are not part of Czech public health insurance need suitable commercial cover for a visa or residence application. EU, EEA and Swiss students may have a different route through EHIC or other coordination rules.

A student option may be available to eligible applicants. Eligibility and the current price are confirmed by the official calculator; do not rely on an old price list.

The insurance period should cover the period required for the visa or residence process. Compare the dates with the university admission documents and instructions from the embassy or Ministry of the Interior.

A minor holding a valid Czech long-term residence permit can enter the Czech public health insurance system under statutory conditions. The transition and start date must be checked carefully so that the child is not left without coverage.

All purchase buttons on this website continue to an application hosted on the official slavia-pojistovna.cz domain. The available product, price, cover and contractual conditions are confirmed there.

Except in a genuine emergency, check your policy instructions and contact the assistance service if required. Confirm the provider and payment procedure and take your passport, insurance documents and assistance number.

Slavia currently lists +420 255 790 262 for health insurance for foreigners, available 24/7 in several languages. Verify the contact on your insurance card and the current Slavia service page.

Call 155 for emergency medical services or 112 for the European emergency line. Explain what happened, give your exact location and follow the operator's instructions.

Eligible Slavia clients may use the uLékaře.cz online medical consultation service in Czech or English and request assistance with arranging an appointment. Current eligibility is governed by Slavia's service information.

Keep medical reports, prescriptions, original invoices, proof of payment, referrals, prior approvals and communication with the assistance service. The exact claim procedure is governed by your policy terms.