Studying abroad is an opportunity of a lifetime full of possibility and excitement! Travel insurance for it however is less thrilling, and is likely not high on your agenda! If you are wondering if you need it, or if it is worth it, we share the basics so you can make an informed decision.
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Do I need travel insurance as a UK student abroad?
For some countries, student travel insurance is a legal requirement as part of your visa, and may even be required to be able to enrol on a course – you will need to contact your place of study to find out. Even if it is not, as a student your longstay adventure brings with it more risks than a short trip. For this reason it is highly recommended that students studying overseas take out travel insurance that will cover their unique situation and needs.
What kind of things are covered by student travel insurance?
Travel insurance provides cover for a wide variety of things such as:
- lost or damaged luggage and belongings
- lost or stolen passport
- travel cancellations
- trip interruption
- existing medical conditions
- medical care
- medical emergencies and repatriation
Without cover for these things, even small inconveniences can carry very big costs!
Student travel insurance can also provide cover for the things that mean the most to you as a student such as:
- gadget insurance
- cover for study materials
- cover for sports and activities
- and travel insurance for further afield. That means that if you want to travel the world from your new destination you can benefit from the same great cover you have at your study destination.
Can I buy travel insurance when I am already overseas as a student?
You can from worldwideinsure.com – we provide cover for anyone already travelling overseas, so if you’ve discovered that you don’t have the cover you need then get in touch with us right away!
Our travel Insurance for Students studying Overseas in a nutshell:
- Cover for full-time students aged up to 65 years residing outside of their Home Country for the purpose of pursuing International Educational activities
- Four levels of cover to choose from
- Meets J-1 visa requirements
- Monthly payments available to help with budgeting
- Longstay cover and overseas renewals and extensions
- 24/7 multilingual helpline
Get student travel insurance!
We have specialist travel insurance policies for gap year students as well as travel insurance for students studying abroad. All of our policies come with a 24/7 multilingual helpline and each policy can be tailored to suit your unique needs, no matter where in the world you are!
Get in touch with us for a quote or call us on 01892 833338
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