According to the Italian health system, a health insurance must satisfy the following requirements:

• covering expenses in case of emergency treatment, urgent hospitalisation and repatriation expenses;
• provide full coverage for healthcare risks (maternity included)*;
• cover the entire duration of your stay in Italy (including a validity and expiry date);
• provide for the policy-holder's repatriation to their country in case of serious illness;
• be either in English or translated into Italian (authenticated by the Italian Embassy/Consulate);
• be valid throughout the Schengen area.

 * entry visa health insurance should cover a minimum of €30,000 for emergency hospitalisation and repatriation expenses. It must be valid throughout the Schengen area.