How to Get Car Insurance While Visiting US on a Visa
- 1). Learn driving and parking rules that are effective in the United States. You can get this information from the Department of Motor Vehicles in any city.
- 2). Get an international driver's license from your country of residence. Without this you are not allowed to drive or get insurance in a country you visit. Carry this license with you, as you will need to show it before you can get coverage.
- 3). Go online and look for insurance companies who specialize in providing insurance coverage to foreigners. Progressive, Allstate, Geico and AIG are some of the top companies in auto insurance.
- 4). Contact the insurance companies and collect information about the kind of coverage you want.
- 5). Ask the insurance company if you are eligible for a comprehensive policy that covers most of the risks of driving a car.
- 6). Ask the insurance agent if your name can be added to the policy of a relative or friend who resides in the United States. This can be an easier way to get insurance and may be cheaper too.
- 7). Get insurance from the car rental agency if you rent a car. This may be the easiest and the best option. However, do not forget to compare rental and insurance rates of different agencies.