Non-UK Residents Travel Insurance
Great Travel Insurance for Non-UK residents at a great price - For peace of mind when travelling.
Non-UK Residents Travel Insurance
Our Voyager Plus Travel Insurance policies are not just available for UK residents, there are several Eligible EEA Countries whose residents can also purchase one of our policies.
Residents of Belgium, Cyprus, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Ireland, and Spain would be considered Eligible EEA Countries and would therefore be able to purchase a Voyager Plus Travel Insurance Policy.
Voyager Plus’s Non-UK residents Travel Insurance will provide you with the same great benefits, which includes:
- Emergency Medical Expenses (including repatriation) – up to £10,000,000
- Cancellation cover – up to £10,000
- Baggage Cover – up to £3,500
- 100s of activities covered as standard
- 4 levels of cover to suit a range or budgets and needs
- Option to purchase in £ or €
- Cover for 1000s of pre-existing medical conditions
- And so much more!
If you are residing in an Eligible EEA Country, Travel Insurance is available to you no matter where you are travelling to so long as your trip starts and ends in your home country.
Please note – Short Stays can be a maximum of 62 days (unless aged over 75 where the maximum stay is 31 days) but there is no age restriction on purchasing one of these policies. Equally the maximum age you can be to take out a Long-Stay policy is 69 and for an Annual Travel Insurance for Non-UK Residents policy, the maximum age is 74.
And if you suddenly feel unwell on your holiday, you may be wondering how to see a doctor when away from home, especially if you’re abroad. Our Annual Multi-Trip Travel Insurance policy now includes a service where you can speak to a 24/7 doctor while abroad as standard*. To find out more about this service, click here.
To buy Non-UK Residents Travel Insurance from Voyager Plus, click the Get a Quote button today.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Non-UK Residents Travel Insurance?
Our Non-UK Residents Travel Insurance is designed to provide financial protection for non-UK citizens currently living in eligible EEA countries when travelling. This includes cover for emergency medical treatment on holiday, baggage lost in transit, and much more while on your travels.
2. What destinations are covered under Voyager Plus Travel Insurance for Non-UK Residents?
Our Voyager Plus Non-UK Residents Travel Insurance can cover trips to the following areas:
- Area 1: The United Kingdom, Including Northern Ireland
- Area 2: Includes all countries in Area 1 and additionally the Isle of Man, the Channel Islands, the continent of Western Europe, any country with a Mediterranean coastline (excluding Algeria, Libya, Syria & Israel), the Canary Islands, Madeira and Iceland
- Area 3: Includes all countries in Areas 1 & 2 and additionally Worldwide (excluding North America, the USA, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean Islands, the Bahamas & Bermuda)
- Area 4: Includes all countries in Areas 1, 2 & 3, and additionally North America, the USA, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean Islands, The Bahamas & Bermuda
3. What EEA countries can you provide Non-UK Resident Travel Insurance for?
At Voyager, we can offer cover for residents of the following EEA countries: Belgium, Cyprus, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Ireland, and Spain.
4. Can I get cover for pre-existing medical conditions with Non-UK Residents Travel Insurance?
Yes, Voyager Plus can provide cover for 100s of pre-existing medical conditions. Make sure you declare these conditions when asked to when purchasing your policy to ensure you have the correct cover in place.
If you fail to declare your conditions and require treatment whilst abroad then you may not be covered, and your insurer may deny your claim.
5. Are there any difference between Non-UK Residents Travel Insurance and Standard Travel Insurance?
Voyager Plus’s policies for UK and Non-UK residents provide the same extensive coverage. There are some minor differences in contact details but please check your policy documents for these.
You also have the ability to pay for your policy in Euros if you wish.
Policy Summary:
Medical Expenses - Up to £10 million
Personal Liability - Up to £3 million
Cancellation - Up to £10,000
Abandonment - Up to £10,000
Personal Possessions - Up to £3,500
Financial Protection - Up to £3,000
Disruption - Up to £1,000
8 Options available including:
Action Activities Cover, Cruise Travel Insurance Option, Business Travel Insurance – Business Plus Option, Enhanced Travel or Terrorism Disruption Cover...see all
Non-UK Residents Travel Insurance Options
This Travel Insurance product offers a range of different options.
Cruise Travel Insurance Option
Our Cruise Insurance option adds extra, cruise specific cover, including; Re-join your Cruise, Missed Port Departure cover, Cabin/Stateroom Confinement cover, Itinerary Change cover, Unused Excursion cover and Cruise Interruption cover.
Winter Sports Cover
Winter Sports Cover will provide protection for lost, damaged or stolen ski equipment, unused, lost or stolen ski packs and piste closure as well as extended cover for Emergency Medical Expenses for costs associated with winter sports activities.
Gadget Insurance Option
Add Travel Gadget Insurance to your Voyager Plus Travel Insurance policy to cover up to 4 gadgets per policy including, mobile phones, smart phones, smart watches, tablets, laptops, games consoles, headphones and much more!
Enhanced Travel or Terrorism Disruption Cover
Add Enhanced Travel or Terrorism Disruption cover option to your Voyager Plus Travel Insurance policy to cover you against travel disruptions due to acts of terror, changes in FCDO/ WHO Travel Advice Restrictions and other circumstances such as volcanic ash clouds.
Action Activities Cover
Voyager Plus Travel Insurance policies include 100+ sports and hazardous activities at no additional cost. You can upgrade to include more adventurous activities and sports such as glacier walking (over 2000m), white water canoeing/rafting (up to grade 4) and more.
Sports Equipment and Cycle Insurance Cover
Add Sports Equipment and Cycle Insurance Option to your Voyager Plus Travel Insurance policy if you are planning to hire or take sports equipment or a bicycle with you on your trip.
Golf Travel Insurance
Add Golf Insurance to your Voyager Plus Travel Insurance policy to get cover for golf clubs and other golf equipment. As well as cover for the cost to hire replacement equipment, if yours is lost, stolen or damaged
Business Travel Insurance – Business Plus Option
Add Business Plus Insurance option to your Voyager Plus Travel Insurance policy to protect your business equipment, money, staff replacement costs and more.
GP on Demand Remote Service
Going abroad on your holiday should be an unforgettable experience for all the right reasons. However, what happens if you suddenly feel ill and want to speak to an English-speaking GP while abroad?
The good news that all Voyager Plus Travel Insurance policies now include the “GP on Demand” service as standard, giving you access to medical help whenever you need it 24/7, during your period of insurance, for greater peace of mind.
What is GP on Demand and What Service Does it Provide?
Once registered with the service online, “GP on Demand” gives you access to unlimited virtual appointments, either by telephone or video-call* with a UK-based, NHS qualified GP 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, helping you to get professional advice when you need it most.
The medical practitioners on this service are able cover a wide range of subjects including:
- Advice for managing chronic conditions, minor illness, and acute symptoms of serious clinical conditions
- Answer general questions about prescriptions, travel, and lifestyle
Once you've booked an appointment through the GP on Demand app, you'll receive a call back from a GP within 15 minutes of the appointed time.
For more information about our GP on Demand, please visit our Voyager Plus Policy Wording page to download our “Voyager Plus 24/7 UK GP Access with GP on Demand” Booklet.
*Video appointments are available 7 days a week, between 8am and 10pm
What is Travel Insurance and What Does it Cover?
While going on holiday should be a fun and enjoyable experience, sometimes the unexpected can unfortunately happen. Voyager Plus Travel Insurance is designed to give you financial peace of mind that you are covered should something unexpected happen, so you are not left out of pocket, in the event of a valid claim.
Travel Insurance Benefits
The following summary of Travel Insurance benefits are just some of the areas of cover included as standard across all levels of cover on our Voyager Plus Travel Insurance policy. Please read the policy wording here for the full cover available under the policy.
Cancellation or Curtailment
A Cancellation is where you are unable to start your trip, due to an insured reason. A Curtailment is where you have to end your trip earlier than expected, due to an insured reason.
This section provides cover for any unused and non-refundable travel and accommodation costs (including unused pre-booked excursions and course fees) that have been paid, or where there is a contract to pay, if it is necessary to cancel or curtail the planned trip because of any of the events specified in the policy wording.
Emergency Medical Expenses
Medical treatment in other countries can be very expensive. This section covers the cost of emergency medical treatment, outside your home country if you’re injured or suffer unexpected illness including with symptoms of or testing positive for COVID-19 during your trip, in line with the policy terms, conditions and exclusions. Cover also includes the cost of repatriation back to your home country if medically necessary.
Please Note: If you have pre-existing medical conditions and would like cover in case you need emergency medical treatment related to them, you will need to complete a medical screening to see if cover is available and pay the appropriate additional premium.
Baggage
Covers the loss, theft or damage to your baggage, meaning: personal belongings, including clothing worn, and personal luggage owned or borrowed by you that you take with you on your trip, as well as your valuables as defined in the policy wording.
Please Note: Your gadgets may not fall under the Baggage definition in the policy wording and you may need to also purchase the gadget cover Option to cover them.
Personal Accident
In the event of a serious accident from which you suffer life changing injuries during your trip the policy will provide cover in the event of your death or permanent disablement because of the accident. Please refer to the policy wording for full details on this area of cover.
Please Note: Any immediate injuries you suffer from such an incident would be dealt with under the Emergency Medical Expenses section.
Travel Delay
No one likes to be delayed when travelling!
So with Voyager Plus Travel Insurance cover is available if the public transport (meaning any aeroplane, ship, train or coach) that you are booked to travel on is delayed by at least 12 hours. If your departure from your home country is delayed for more than 12 hours and you choose to abandon your trip, instead of a payment for delay, you are covered for the cost of the trip under the Cancellation or Curtailment section of cover.
Missed Departure / Journey Disruption
Cover for additional travel and accommodation expenses in the event you miss the departure of your public transport for your trip, due to a specified reason as defined in the policy wording.
This section also covers, in the event of a Catastrophe (as defined in the policy wording), if you are forced to move from your pre-booked accommodation to allow you to continue your trip.
These are a few of the reasons why getting travel insurance is a good idea before you travel so that you are not left out of pocket should the unexpected happen. Furthermore, Voyager Plus Travel Insurance has a wide range of features and benefits, which are just not available on cheaper products, see the policy wording for full details.
Important Information for Customers with Serious Medical Conditions - For UK Residents Only
MoneyHelper has developed a directory of specialist travel insurance to ensure customers with pre-existing medical conditions are easily able to obtain access to affordable travel insurance. If we are unable to help you and you are struggling to find medical cover that suits your needs, due to a serious medical condition, you may find a company that can help you through the MoneyHelper travel insurance directory www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en/everyday-money/insurance/travel-insurance-directory or by calling 0800 138 7777 - Monday to Friday, 8am – 6pm.