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Covid-19 Travel Insurance FAQs

• Where does travel insurance sit now with all this talk of the 'traffic light system'?

  The first point to note is that the traffic light system is not in any way related to travel insurance. Travel insurance works in accordance with the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), so customers should always check their travel advice at the time of travel. The positive news is that the FCDO has changed its travel advice for all EEA countries and Great Britain from 'Avoid Non-Essential' to 'High Degree of Caution'. Where a country is now stating 'High Degree of Caution', travel insurance will cover customers if they travel to this country/region.

• Would travel insurance cover me if I am flying to a Red or Amber country?

  EconomyCover.com travel insurance policies are valid for all countries that have the advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) of 'High Degree of Caution' regardless of if they are Amber or Red. Amber or Red only refers to the requirements to restrict your movements when you return home. For some countries, the advice of 'Avoid Non-Essential Travel' remains in place and, as a result, no cover at all is provided by our policies if customers decide to travel against government advice.

• Would travel insurance cover me at the moment if I want to travel abroad?

  EconomyCover.com travel insurance policies include cover for all countries that are listed as 'High Degree of Caution' on the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)'s website. Other countries that the FCDO still state 'Avoid Non-Essential' are not covered. To check the status of the country of travel, please visit the Travel Advice section on the FCDO's website.
  
  High Degree of Caution = Covered as per the policy terms and conditions, including Covid-19 medical cover abroad and cancellation cover if diagnosed within 14 days of travel.
  
  Avoid Non-Essential / All travel = No cover to travel to this country.

• If I fall ill with Covid-19 abroad and need medical treatment abroad, am I covered for medical expenses?

  EconomyCover.com travel insurance cover is in place for any insured customer who is diagnosed with Covid-19 abroad under the Emergency Medical & Other Expenses cover section, provided the insured customer is not in breach of the general exclusion about travelling against the advice of the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).
  
  Please note that we will not cover Covid-19 related claims where you have travelled to an area that the FCDO has advised against all or all but essential travel. All customers should refer to the Travel Advice section on the FCDO's website prior to purchasing a policy and/or departure to ensure the policy provides the required cover for their trip.

• If I fall ill with Covid-19 abroad and need to be repatriated to the UK, am I covered?

  EconomyCover.com travel insurance cover is in place for any insured customer who needs to be repatriated to the UK if they are diagnosed with Covid-19 abroad. This cover is applicable under the Emergency Medical & Other Expenses cover section, provided the insured customer is not in breach of the general exclusion about travelling against the advice of the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).
  
  Please note that we will not cover Covid-19 related claims where you have travelled to an area that the FCDO has advised against all or all but essential travel. All customers and partners should refer to the Travel Advice section on the FCDO's website prior to purchasing a policy and/or departure to ensure the policy provides the required cover for their trip.

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  • If I contract Covid-19 whilst on a trip (with no symptoms and incur no medical expenses) and I am denied boarding due to the positive diagnosis, am I covered for reasonable additional transport or accommodation expenses?

    EconomyCover.com travel insurance cover is in place for additional transport and accommodation costs. This cover in applicable under the Emergency Medical & Other Expenses Section.
    
    Please note that we will not cover Covid-19 related claims where you have travelled to an area that the Foreign, Commonwealth & development Office (FCDO) has advised against all or all but essential travel. All customers should refer to the Travel Advice section on the FCDO's website prior to purchasing a policy and/or departure to ensure the policy provides the required cover for their trip.

  • If I fall ill with Covid-19 abroad and need to extend my stay as a result of it, incurring additional costs, is it covered?

    EconomyCover.com travel insurance cover is in place for additional transport and accommodation costs. This cover in applicable under the Emergency Medical & Other Expenses Section provided the insured customer is not in breach of the general exclusion about travelling against the advice of the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).
    
    Please note that we will not cover Covid-19 related claims where you have travelled to an area that the Department of Foreign Affairs (FCDO) has advised against all or all but essential travel. All customers should refer to the Travel Advice section on the FCDO’s website prior to purchasing a policy and/or departure to ensure the policy provides the required cover for their trip.

  • If my travelling companion and/or I fall ill with Covid-19 at home and cannot travel, am I covered for cancellation?

    EconomyCover.com travel insurance cover is in place under the Cancellation or Curtailment section if an insured customer is diagnosed with Covid-19 within 14 days of the start of the booked trip, or hospitalised with Covid-19 diagnosis within 28 days of the start of the trip and cannot travel as certified by a Medical Practitioner following a medically approved test showing a positive result for Covid-19.
    
    You won't be covered for any Covid-19 cancellation claim events occurring within 14 days of the date you purchased insurance unless the insurance is purchased within 48 hours of booking the trip.
    
    Please note that we will not cover Covid-19 related claims where you have travelled to an area that the Foreign, Commonwealth & Developmen Office (FCDO) has advised against all or all but essential travel. All customers should refer to the Travel Advice section on the FCDO’s website prior to purchasing a policy and/or departure to ensure the policy provides the required cover for their trip.

  • If my family member is hospitalised with Covid-19 and as a result you cannot travel, am I covered for cancellation?

    EconomyCover.com travel insurance cover is in place for an insured customer if a defined Close Relative is admitted to hospital with a Covid-19 diagnosis at the time of the start of their trip if it is certified by a Medical Practitioner and follows a medically approved test showing a positive result for Covid-19.
    
    You won't be covered for any Covid-19 cancellation claim events occurring within 14 days of the date you purchased insurance unless the insurance is purchased within 48 hours of booking the trip.
    
    Please note that we will not cover Covid-19 related claims where you have travelled to an area that the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has advised against all or all but essential travel. All customers and partners should refer to the Travel Advice section on the FCDO’s website prior to purchasing a policy and/or departure to ensure the policy provides the required cover for their trip.

  • If I am diagnosed with Covid-19 whilst on my trip and must self-isolate in my accommodation, can I claim for any cancelled excursions?

    EconomyCover.com travel insurance cover does not include the loss of excursions.

  • If I need to curtail my trip as a close relative has passed away from Covid-19, am I covered for curtailment?

    EconomyCover.com travel insurance cover is in place because of the death of a defined Close Relative. A special condition of this cover is that the insured customer must contact our Emergency Assistance Service whilst away to seek their approval to return home. Again, this is subject to the general exclusion about travelling against the advice of the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). All customers should refer to the Travel Advice section on the FCDO’s website prior to purchasing a policy and/or departure to ensure the policy provides the required cover for their trip.

  • If I buy a policy now and the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) changes their advice on my country of destination to Red while I am away on my trip, what am I covered for?

    EconomyCover.com travel insurance policies will continue to cover you up to the limits on your policy until you return home, even if FCDO lists the country as red while you are abroad.

  • If I buy a policy now and the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) changes their advice on my country of destination to Red before my trip, am I covered for cancellation of flights and accommodation?

    There is no cover for any claim related to a change in FCDO advice or government lockdown.

  • Would travel insurance cover me if I have to cancel a holiday as I cannot restrict my movements when I return home from a foreign trip due to my job or other commitments?

    No, there is no cover in this event.

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This website allows you to purchase comprehensive travel insurance in 4 quick and easy steps. We also have a dedicated customer service team, who are available to answer any queries you may have or to assist you with your booking. Please note that our lowest prices are available online.

We provide different travel insurance options to suit all budgets and trips. Whether it’s a business trip, an around the world trip, a single trip, multiple annual trips or a backpacker trip, rest assured we have a Travel Insurance Policy to suit your needs. Our policies include cover for Cancellation, Medical Expenses, Baggage Cover & Third Party Liability as standard. We also offer additional optional covers on Multitrip and Single Trip policies on Multitrip and Single Trip policies such as Wintersports, Flight Cancellation, Cruise Cover, Travel Disruption, Wedding Cover, Business Equipment Cover & Golf Cover.

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