Private accident and travel health insurances do not necessarily include diving. Make sure that this sport is covered in your policy. Diving medical examinations, certifying your fitness, are often required on-site. You should undergo this examination before your trip. To determine your suitability for diving, a diving medical examination must be conducted. It’s advisable to consult your general practitioner or research which local doctors offer this service in your region. Following the examination, you will receive a diving fitness certificate. This certificate is a prerequisite for participating in courses and dives. An essential requirement is also the ability to swim. Safety always comes first: The shallow reefs begin at approximately 5 meters depth (for beginner dives). The maximum depth for advanced dive sites is 30 meters. Deep dives (for advanced divers) are limited to a depth of 30 meters for safety reasons, strictly avoiding decompression dives. A decompression chamber is not always available, for instance, in Mozambique. The nearest decompression chamber may only be found in South Africa.