Worldwide travel

Holiday insurance is essential if you are travelling abroad but make sure your policy fits your needs.

Check your destination

When you get a quote you need to select the correct area in which you are travelling. Sounds strange right? However, each insurance provider may have a different definitions of worldwide. Some policies have two definition of Worldwide, Excluding the USA and Canada in one and including them in the other. It s important you check before you buy. It should be straight forward when you get a quote but do read the small print. You can find our full definitions under Geographical Areas within the policy wording.

Just because it says Worldwide doesn t mean it will cover every country

Worldwide travel tips

Have appropriate Worldwide travel insurance in place before you leave save the 24/7 medical emergency helpline number in your phone Find out if you need any vaccinations some jabs require a visit to your doctors several times before you travel see your GP for information Check if you need a visa to enter any countries on your trip some can take a couple of weeks to process Don t carry all your money as cash try to split it out, have a look at pre-paid credit cards and travellers cheques Read up on where you are going learn some local laws and customs

Single Trip or Annual Multi-trip

You know where you are going and have just booked the flight, hotel and transfers so what type of trip insurance do you need for a worldwide holiday?

Single Trip   ideal for one off trips and holidays

You cover your departure date until your return home. Once your holiday insurance is booked, as long as you have cancellation cover in place, your cancellation cover will start from the day you purchase your policy. So even if your trip starts in two months, you have two months worth of cancellation cover.

Annual Multi-trip save money if you are travelling more than once this year

If you will be travelling more than once in the next 12 months you may benefit from annual cover. One premium covers unlimited trips, whether they are weekend breaks away or 2 week summer holidays, so you don t have to buy insurance every time you travel. This can save you money in the long run. Cancellation cover starts on the day your annual insurance starts.

If you are travelling on a long-haul trip, it is essential that you have adequate Worldwide Travel Insurance so nothing can spoil your trip.

When you take out a Worldwide Travel policy with 24/7 travel insurance you will be able to relax on your holiday or trip don t forget to compare the levels of cover to get the suitable protection for your needs.

Worldwide travel FAQ s

Do I need insurance in European countries if I have an EHIC?

Yes, you should still take out travel insurance. The European Health Insurance Card ( EHIC ) can be obtained to help cover or reduce emergency medical expenses in state hospitals within EEA countries. If you should find yourself in a private hospital or need to be repatriated home your EHIC won’t provide cover. It is always best to take out travel insurance as well as using your free EHIC card.