Article: Qatar’s New Mandatory Travel Insurance Requirement

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Not that I ever intend to visit Qatar given their appalling treatment of women, but this $20 would be a non-event. Cuba has had a requirement for tourist to have a policy that includes medical evacuation for decades.

However, I wouldn't be relying solely on this $20 policy, and would make sure I had comprehensive travel insurance as well. I would expect to have better coverage form an aussie policy than such a cheap one. Looks like government revenue raising.
 
Saudi Arabia has the same thing. Except it's around $100. Waiting for other Emirates states now to do the same thing. Easy money for them.
 
BorderForce should make appropriate TI mandatory for entry into Australia based on the number of people we see seeking medical attention without travel insurance.

They invariably give a false address and costs of medical care are never pursued.

But the above $20 is just a visa fee by stealth
I don't think they ever pursue it. And totally agree unless they come from a country with mutual agreements.
 
It is likely that in the totality of the health budget, the uninsured traveller unpaid medical costs are insignificant. However, when we are told to be mindful of the costs of treatments, I get a bit miffed especially when it's a $100 vial instead of the $20 one (and only used once)
 
It is likely that in the totality of the health budget, the uninsured traveller unpaid medical costs are insignificant. However, when we are told to be mindful of the costs of treatments, I get a bit miffed
Or wait for delays on important procedures but considered 'elective'. It all adds up.
 
BorderForce should make appropriate TI mandatory for entry into Australia based on the number of people we see seeking medical attention without travel insurance.

They invariably give a false address and costs of medical care are never pursued.

But the above $20 is just a visa fee by stealth

Given how costly a tourist visa is to Australia, some might argue it should include some insurance!
 
All good until:

- Denied insurance on arrival, pre existing medical conditions
- Australian insurer gets locked into battle over double insurance with qatar insurer and you have to deal with the fallout
 
it should include some insurance

Some Visa classes require a health insurance policy. Others do not
Make it all mandatory

Those with Adequate TI get a Visa
Those whose TI does not cover pre-existing conditions can get a Visa with extra but expensive cover. There may be situations where some people with preexisting conditions may not be able to get a Visa.

It would also cause other countries to then make Australian travelling overseas take out TI. Good!
 
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Aaah- stupid Qatar. Will never forget the appalling treatment I got when I had a bottle of expensive Bordeaux in my luggage and the liquid detector alarms (seriously!) went off. Could have thought you were… right in the Middle East!

I know it’s the same same when it comes to women or gay rights but still- Dubai/Abu Dhabi are much easier on this kind of stuff. Still sucks if you ask me.

Love Qatar as an airline. Doha and the airport, not so much.
 

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