Expat health insurance in Italy

Yes, the Newcomer Plan fully meets visa requirements for:

• Italian visas
• Schengen visas
• Visa renewals

Our insurance:

• Offers unlimited medical coverage (well above the €30,000 minimum)
• Covers at least hospitalization, consultations, prescriptions, medical repatriation
• Is valid throughout the Schengen Area
• Includes repatriation of mortal remains
• Provides a certificate in English and Italian with start and end dates—suitable for visa applications and prefecture appointments

👉 Full coverage details here

Immediately after signing up, you’ll receive:

• A visa-compliant insurance certificate with all required details in English and in Italian
• The full policy terms and conditions

All documents are downloadable from your Feather account under:

“Policies” → “Expat Policy”

If your visa is denied, this will happen before your planned arrival in Italy, and therefore before your policy start date.

You can simply cancel the policy in one click from your Feather account, and you’ll be fully refunded automatically.

Refunds usually arrive within 3 working days, depending on your bank.

Yes! Our plan is fully flexible.

You can cancel in one click directly from your Feather account.

There are no long-term commitments or cancellation fees.

Yes. Our policies are fully valid for visa renewals, and you’ll receive a Italian version of the certificate that you can submit directly to the préfecture.

Yes, absolutely.

Even though you’re paying monthly, your insurance certificate clearly shows the start and end dates and confirms that your payments are up to date.

This format is fully accepted by Italian consulates and prefectures for visa and residence permit applications.

Yes. You can join the Servizio Sanitario Nazionale (SSN) once you’re employed in Italy, have a residence permit, or register your residence. Students, retirees, and financially independent residents can also enroll by paying a voluntary contribution.

The SSN is excellent in many regards — it provides broad coverage, emergency care, and access to Italy’s network of hospitals and doctors.

But keep in mind:

The SSN often comes with waiting times and limited doctor/clinic choice

Voluntary SSN access does not cover you while traveling in the EU

Many residents keep private insurance alongside SSN for faster access, free choice of doctors (including private), and extra coverage like dental or vision

Yes, if any of the following apply to you:

• You’ve recently moved to Italy and need your first health insurance plan
• You’re not employed yet or are self-employed
• You need quick and affordable coverage to apply for a visa or residence permit
• You’re renewing your visa and want coverage while waiting for your residenza
• You prefer to sign up entirely in English

Each family member needs their own individual policy.

To manage all policies in one place, use the same email address during signup.

Our insurance does not cover pre-existing conditions.

This means any illness, symptoms, or treatments that existed before your policy start date will not be reimbursed—you would need to pay for those costs out of pocket.

However, this has no impact on your visa eligibility. The insurance is still fully accepted for visa and residence permit applications.

Of course! You can book a free consultation with one of our English-speaking advisors here: Schedule a call