Healthcare Costs
Free Reciprocal
Avg. ER Visit
Free (EHIC)
Recommended Coverage
$100,000
Not legally required for most visitors, but strongly recommended due to potential high medical costs for non-EU residents and limited coverage under reciprocal agreements
Key Risks to Cover
Altitude Sickness
(moderate)
Avalanche
(high)
Heat Waves
(moderate)
Flooding
(moderate)
Reciprocal Healthcare:
Some nationalities may have partial coverage through reciprocal agreements.
EHIC/GHIC covers emergency and necessary treatment only, not repatriation, private healthcare, or pre-existing conditions