Travel insurance options for expats and non-UK residents

Travel insurance options for people outside of the UK

Travelling while living abroad introduces a number of different challenges regarding what kind of cover your travel insurance may provide you, but not all travel insurance companies will provide travel insurance for non-UK residents.

When travelling, many people simply choose one of the options presented to us either by the travel agent, airline company or travel website. However, as an expat, your personal situation might exclude you from all the benefits available so it is vital that you read all the terms, conditions and small print to ensure that you are fully covered while travelling.

It is also suggested that, rather than wait until you are about to travel to arrange your travel insurance, you should purchase travel insurance as close to when you made your booking as possible - ideally on the same day. This is to ensure you are covered if your travel plans get re-arranged or cancelled due to unforeseen events.

If you have a travel plan which you purchased before you moved abroad, you must also read the small print as it is unlikely to provide cover for your travels once you have moved abroad.

This list of travel insurance companies does not constitute advice or recommendation in any way, if you are in any doubt about whether to take a policy you should seek advice from an independent advisor who is suitable qualified and regulated to give travel insurance advice. We are not providing a comparison of these products, simply listing their details as options available to you. There are other firms providing travel insurance and you should always ensure you have researched and chosen based on your own personal needs and circumstances.

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