Health Insurance

for Visa and Residency applications

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    Why should I be insured with FAB?
    You’ll get a battle-tested offer whatever your situation and requirements even in the following situations.

    Up to 99 years old

    Medical history or condition(s)

    Documentation in less than 24h

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    Visa accepted or policy refunded

    Fab Insurance
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    Based on 168 reviews
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    dave gilesdave giles
    14:27 15 Sep 24
    Fabian is very knowledgeable on all things "moving to France" We are looking forward to working with him. Cheers.
    Lisa GoudieLisa Goudie
    09:48 13 Sep 24
    What an absolute pleasure it is meeting this team of people who offer the best, up to date advise on moving to France. Their webinars are just so helpful and useful and you couldn't wish to meet a friendlier team of experts. I've learnt so much from these guys and been introduced to and received links to other highly recommended relocation experts along the journey. Thank you Fabien and your awesome team for such a fantastic service.
    Noel BlylerNoel Blyler
    17:37 11 Sep 24
    I scheduled a 30 minute free consultation, and Fabien spent more like 45 minutes with me, answering all my questions clearly. Best 45 minutes I've spent, hands down. I highly recommend Fab Insurance to help manage moving to France.
    Stephanie BickersStephanie Bickers
    16:13 11 Sep 24
    In one hour Fabien has helped us understand the visa process and insurance options, as well as how to assist us with buying a car. It has taken away a lot of potential stress and we will definitely take him up on his services so we can enjoy the whole experience of moving to France.We look forward to working with Fabien and sharing some wine tips too 🤫.Thankyou for sharing an hour of your time.Stephanie and James
    Chris JonesChris Jones
    04:31 10 Sep 24
    After spending a ridiculous amount of my own time trying to research the requirements and limitations for a long-stay visitor visa in France, I finally found the amazing services provided by Fabien and his team at Fab Insurance. Not onlly did they set us up with an affordable insurance policy that met all of the visa requirements, but Fabien personally answered a raft of questions about the visa process and referred us to somebody who could guide us through the nitty-gritty details of the application and VFS interview. We are happy to have our visas in hand and will embark on our relocation to France this month! Highly recommended!
    M KM K
    19:45 13 Aug 24
    Fabien is incredibly resourceful and can accommodate a Visa for Americans and others but as an American, I felt comfortable that he is well versed with United States Taxation and has resourceful tax lawyers that can accommodate all the questions I will have. Fabien was able to answer all my immediate questions and understood what I am trying to achieve. His company is also able to sort out the health care insurance, which is required as well as the ability to handhold one through the entire process, something I definitely appreciate.
    David KirkDavid Kirk
    15:23 06 Aug 24
    My wife and I have just had a 30 free consultation chat with Fabien at Fabfrenchinsurance. It was very, very informative and Fabien couldn't have been more obliging and helpful. He answered every question they we threw at him and even some we didn't! The call went on longer than the 1/2 hour but he wasn't in any hurry to go. The chat left us very reassured and positive and we would have absolutely no hesitation in using his services when the time comes for us to make the move.
    Chris BaleChris Bale
    13:40 02 Aug 24
    I contacted Fab to get a quote for a new holiday home in France.I dealt with Elisabeth and Nannie and found both of them to be excellent. Quick responses to my emails and detailed replies to my questions regarding the differences between UK and French property insurance.Whole process has been very easy and the actual quote was also very reasonable. Happy to recommend this service.
    Marc Couling-EastonMarc Couling-Easton
    16:35 11 Jan 22
    Excellent insurance broker with very good customer service. Highly recommended.
    Martin JoelMartin Joel
    20:58 14 May 21
    What a positive experience. They were very responsive, and when one plan turned out to not work for us due to timing, they quickly offered another solution. We feel that they bent over backwards to meet our tight deadline. We are very pleased, and would highly recommend.
    Rob SpeakmanRob Speakman
    20:33 16 Dec 20
    Highly recommend fab French insurance. As well as giving a really competitive price, Fabien is really helpful, responsive and a true professional. Thank you!
    Lisa TierneyLisa Tierney
    10:27 31 Aug 20
    Novelia Assurance, & specifically Fabien, we're highly efficient, quick to deal with my request and very professional. Their website was easy to use, everything was clear, and it was a pleasure to deal with them. All my paperwork & communications were given in English so it was extremely helpful to me. Thank you, I will continue to use this company and would definitely recommend it.
    Julie LiveseyJulie Livesey
    16:10 26 May 20
    Fabien was extremely helpful to me when I was looking for health insurance 2 years ago. He speaks excellent English and helped guide me through several quotes for me to consider. I asked Fabien to clarify a few details I didn't quite understand before I actually signed up for the policy I chose and his replies were always prompt and clearly explained. l am very happy with Fabien's company and I highly recommend to others.
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    Our expert helps you to understand

    « In the wake of Brexit, most consulates and embassies have tightened the rules (mostly for VISA applications), even for non-UK residents. Nowadays, it's twice as important to make sure you provide a compliant set of documentation, including the insurance policy which is why 82% of VISAs get denied. »

    Fabien Pelissier, Founder of Fab Insurance

    Why choose us?
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      Tested & Approved

      We’ve been fabulous for six years! That’s six years of providing fabulous, helpful service to our English speaking clientele and that’s what we’ll keep doing.

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      Fluent exchanges

      You’ll get a dedicated English-speaking contact who’s also a native European so that you’ll avoid the pitfalls and headaches of the system.

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      Large network

      We work with more than 30 insurers and many more providers, so we can always find an affordable solution for each and every different situation.

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      100% made in EU

      You didn’t come to the EU to be advised by people who don’t even understand EU regulations! We are a small team based in France, all our staff is from the EU, and therefore we know all the tricky bits of the system. We can make your life as hassle-free as Europeanly possible.

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    How fast can I get the certificate of insurance?

    It depends on the plan you’ll choose but our best selling plan comes without a medical questionnaire and can be paid with a card online so it can all happen pretty fast.

    Once the policy is signed off and the upfront payment secure we can send the certificate of insurance so on average the whole process takes 1 to 2 working days.

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    What is the cost?

    Unfortunately the older one gets the more expensive the premium so its directly related to your age, we have the best policies in our portfolio so we’ll get you covered at the most affordable premium don’t worry. If you’d like to have some figures you can use our online calculator as listed above.

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    Age limit, medical exclusions, who can be accepted?

    As a broker we have a solution in almost all situations. We have plans that are eligible up to 99 years old and also policies without medical questionnaires so everyone is welcome. Based on your specifics we’ll offer plans that can match your situation and are compatible for the type of visa you’re applying for.

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    Our clients are from all over the world

    • United Kingdom
    • USA
    • South Africa
    • Canada
    • Australia
    • Europe
    • New Zealand
    • Malta
    • Cyprus

    Which insurance do you need?

    Moving to a different country? Make sure you and your family are covered for every eventuality

    Medical Insurance for Visa application

    Mandatory for your application

    Private health insurance is a mandatory requirement to get your VISA. 82% of failed applications are turned down because of the insurance so it’s best to work with insurers that know the requirements to avoid any unpleasant surprise.

    Insurance for Residency permit

    Required for your application

    Whether you’re part of the national scheme (social security) or not, you need to meet a certain level of coverage in order to apply for a residency permit. Depending on your situation, you may need private medical insurance or a simple top-up health insurance. Let’s find out using our online calculator.

    Covered Countries

    More than 50 partner companies

    Comparing private medical insurance across different providers can help you find an affordable policy for you

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    Frequently Asked Questions
    Who is behind Fab Insurance?

    We’re an independent insurance broker. Established in 2015 and founded by Fabien, we’re a small team of insurance advisors (in-house) located in the Southwest of France and operating in various EU countries (France, Portugal, Spain, Italy and more…).

    What is considered a compliant insurance policy for VISA?

    Without going into too much detail, most embassies expect to get an insurance certificate that covers the date of the VISA (with a mention that it is on automatic renewal for long term VISAs, for example). They also want to see a mention that “medical expenses” are covered at least up to 30.000€ (and no mention of an exclusion of any sort), no mention of any excess/deductible, and cover for public liability & repatriation.

    Who am I buying my policy from?

    You will be insured directly through the insurance company you’ve selected, although your broker (us) will remain with you all the time, whatever it is for your application, questions on the policy, claims, etc. We’ll always be there, and our advice will always be for free.

    Need help? Just ask!

    We handle entire applications for you. Our partners have dedicated admin team that can push your application forward with the authorities and will give you regular updates.