Health insurance abroad is essential for any expat. In addition to expat healthcare insurance rates, insurance providers or online insurance comparison sites can provide life assurance quotes and auto insurance rates to provide you with overseas coverage. However, remember that cheap insurance may not represent the best value for money if you need to make a claim - as an expat you may require specialist expatriate insurance cover abroad.

Anyone going to live and work in Russia is required to have medical insurance; this is a prerequisite of being issued with an entry visa.

You will require motor insurance issued by a Russian insurance company if you plan to drive while in Russia.