Schengen & insurance [duplicate]

Which is it- You apply for a schengen visa from the country you entering first or the country you spending the longest time in? And after the age of 70 is it compulsory to have medical & travel insurance no matter where you travel to and/or from? Where can I find more info re schengen visa application when your spouse is a UK resident & you are a South african resident but wish to travel to Europe together. Been reading too much conflicting info.

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You have to apply from the country you spend the longest time in. If there are 2 or more countries with the same amount of time, apply from the country you enter first. You need medical insurance.

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Can I cancel Schengen insurance?

In accordance with the Law of April 30, 2014 relating to the insurance contract, the right of cancellation does not apply to short-term insurance policies of less than 30 days. Attention! When entering the Schengen area, the traveller must be able to present proof of medical insurance with his/her visa.

Does Germany require valid proof of foreign insurance for entry?

Yes, if you are applying for a Schengen visa for Germany, travel insurance is mandatory. You have to present proof of travel health insurance along with your visa application. In fact, every German resident (citizen or expatriate) must have valid health insurance since it is required by the German health care system.

Is travel insurance mandatory for Schengen?

You need a Schengen Travel Insurance Policy as it is mandatory if you want to travel in any of the 26 countries constituting the Schengen continent.

Can I apply for Schengen visa twice?

Schengen visas may allow for a single-entry or multiple entries. With a single-entry visa you can enter the Schengen area only once. This is indicated on the visa sticker by "01". With a visa allowing for two or multiple entries you may enter twice or several times during the validity of the visa.

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