Deal or No Deal: Get 'Brexit-Prepared' for Your Holiday
With travel plans well underway for 2019, questions about what might happen after the UK leaves the EU can be a worry. The political process is still ongoing and we don’t yet know the outcome . However, we want to provide guidance
to help you avoid unnecessary disruption in the event of a no-deal scenario
European Health Insurance Card
The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) allows any EU citizen to access state medical care when they are travelling in another EU country, but Post-Brexit it is unknown if this card will still be valid. With so much doubt surrounding
the EHIC card, you are safer not to risk it by making sure you have appropriate medical cover under your travel insurance. Travel insurance should always be in place, whether you have an EHIC or not, as the EHIC is limited
Travel Insurance
When travelling in the EU and beyond , it is important you take out travel insurance and check that it covers your current circumstances, including any medical conditions and any activities that you plane to do, such as winter
sports , bungee jumping scuba diving, trekking and zip lines
A comprehensive insurer should always cover you for:
- Pre-existing medical conditions
- Medical Emergencies
- Repatriation
You will also be able to add in additional benefits such as travel disruption, cruise benefits and sporting activities. Get an instant Travel insurance quote by contacting our personal lines team on 01656 679702 option 1
Travel Disruption
Travel disruption, cancelled accommodation or cancelled excursions due to Brexit are a real possibility . If you have booked your own holiday and not booked through a travel agent for a package holiday you should consider adding
travel disruption cover to your insurance
A package holiday is a pre-arranged combination of at least two of the following under one inclusive price and provides additional protection and cover from your tour operator:
- Transport
- Accomodation
- Other tourist services such as car hire or airport parking
Travel disruption cover helps you claim for unexpected things like delays, missed departures, enforced stay, unused travel and additional accommodation or travel. From unexpected strikes and accidents to adverse weather conditions,
your well planned trio could turn sour and end up costing you a lot of extra money.
Passports
Check the date your passport expires. When travelling to the EU, the UK Government recommends that you have six months left on your passport on the date of your arrival in an EU country.
You may wish to renew your passport sooner rather than later. Allow at least six weeks in order to make sure you have it in time for your holiday or travel plans. Travel insurance will not cover you if you are unable to travel
because your passport is invalid, expired or awaiting issue.
You can renew your passport online or by going to a Post Office with a Check and Send service