No, but it’s strongly recommended, and in some countries like those in the Schengen zone, it’s mandatory for visa approval.
Yes, most insurers allow extensions if your policy hasn’t already expired and there are no ongoing claims. You must apply before the current policy ends.
Most modern policies now include COVID-19 coverage for treatment and quarantine, but always check the policy wording, especially for exclusions or country-specific rules.
Many insurers offer cancellation and refund if your visa is rejected, but this depends on whether your policy has started and the insurer’s terms.
No. Travel insurance must be purchased before departure. Once you’ve left the country, standard policies won’t apply.
Your travel insurance will typically reimburse the expenses involved in getting a duplicate passport or travel documents.
Not by default. You’ll need to buy an add-on or specialized adventure travel plan.
Whether you’re flying abroad for a vacation, business trip, or studies, travel doesn’t always go as planned. Travel insurance helps you handle the unexpected, from medical emergencies and lost luggage to trip cancellations and passport loss.
What Does It Cover?
A standard travel insurance policy may include:
Who Should Buy It?
It’s especially important for countries like the USA, Canada, UK, Schengen areas, where healthcare is expensive and visa approval may even require valid travel insurance.
What’s Usually Not Covered?
Types of Travel Insurance
While the core purpose is the same, protecting you during your trip, the type of travel insurance you choose depends on who you are and why you’re traveling:
Ideal for solo travellers. Covers medical emergencies, baggage loss, trip delays, and other basic risks.
Covers you, your spouse, and dependent children under one policy. Useful for vacations or family visits abroad.
Designed for students going abroad for higher studies. Covers medical expenses, sponsor protection, study interruptions, and loss of documents like passport or student ID.
Meant for individuals aged 60 or above. Includes medical coverage, emergency evacuation, and sometimes pre-existing condition coverage with additional premium.
For frequent flyers. Offers coverage for multiple trips within a year under a single premium.
Mandatory for travel to Schengen countries. Must meet EU requirements and include specific medical coverage amounts.