Travel Insurance
Before you travel overseas we advise
that you get travel insurance and check that the
cover is appropriate.
Whilst you are travelling it is
possible that things could go wrong you could fall ill or have
an accident, have money or luggage stolen, your travels might be
cancelled or cut short through injury or illness.
All these risks and more can be
covered by a travel insurance policy without this if anything happens,
cost incurred could run into the hundreds and even thousands very
quickly.
It
is essential to know what your policy covers and check that it
includes comprehensive medical and repatriation cover
Make
sure it provides cover for the duration of your trip
If
you are planning to take part in hazardous sports check this is
included in your policy
Be
sure to let the insurance company know if you have any pre-existing
medical conditions
Take
the policy number and emergency contact telephone number for the
insurers with you
Any
doubts you may have regarding you policy, ask your insurance company
Further travel safety information
including advice on specific countries, travel insurance, passports
and visas, medical information, laws and customs, advice for women
travellers and information on what to do if something does go wrong
can be found at www.fco.gov.uk