Healthcare, coverage and visa issuance

Before you depart, it is important to familiarise yourself with the healthcare system in your destination country and the insurance cover provided for UNIPR students on mobility programmes. This page provides useful information tailored to your destination.

You will also find essential information here on whether you need a visa, depending on your citizenship and the location of your placement.

If you go to a European Union country, take your European Health Insurance Card (TEAM) with you. It allows you to receive treatment in public facilities in the host country according to local rules.

Before departure, contact your ASL of residence to find out:

• whether you need additional documents required by the foreign university;
• how the reimbursement of medical expenses works.

If your mobility is to a non-EU country (e.g. UK, Switzerland, Turkey), the TEAM is not valid. In this case, you will have to:

• take out private health insurance, or
• ask your ASL if there are alternatives.

For information consult the following websites:

If I leave for.... - Interactive guide to health care abroad

The European Health Insurance Card

During your period abroad you are covered by two insurances automatically activated by the University:

• Civil liability - Covers any damage caused to third parties during mobility-related activities.
• Accident (including repatriation) - Covers permanent damage sustained during teaching and institutional activities included in the programme.

Cover applies only during official activities related to the mobility project.

You can download the policies from the dedicated page on the UNIPR website.

In the event of an accident abroad during the course of activities, you must promptly report the claim by following the procedure indicated on the dedicated University page.