Gap Year Travel Insurance

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Gap Year Travel Insurance

If you are going on your gap travel year you should take out gap year travel insurance as soon as you book your trip.

If you have an accident or fall ill and you don’t have appropriate travel insurance, you could end up paying for expensive medical bills and extra travel expenses out of your own pocket.

Also, make sure that the travel insurance policy you choose covers any activities you’re planning on taking part in while abroad.

The 24/7 travel insurance backpacker policy has been specially designed for those aged between 18-55 who are taking an extended trip abroad or on a ‘Gap year’ and includes emergency medical and repatriation cover together with a 24-hour emergency medical assistance helpline.

Benefits of the 24/7 travel insurance backpacker policy includes:

Cover for travellers taking an extended trip overseas up to 18 months

Two levels of cover available so you can pick the right policy to suit your needs

Over 100 activities are covered as standard – check the list on this website

24/7 medical emergency assistance helpline

Some other handy top tips to help you have a safe trip:

Check the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) for any risks associated with your destination before you travel.

Visit www.gogapyear.comfor top tips and useful hints on planning your Gap Year trip.

Find a good guidebook and get to know your destination including its local laws and customs.

Ensure you have a valid passport that’s in good condition and the necessary visas

Check what vaccinations you may need – visit the Department of Health website - www.dh.gov.uk for health advice for travellers.

Make sure you have the following with you when you’re abroad:
- travel insurance policy
- name of your travel insurance company
- the insurance company’s 24-hour international emergency telephone number
- your policy number

Make copies of your passport, travel insurance policy plus 24-hour emergency number and ticket details. Leave these copies with your family and friends.

Don’t forget, taking out a gap year travel insurance policy is a lot cheaper than having to fork out on expensive medical bills!

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† price based on an individual aged 18-40 taking out a Backpacker & Longstay Single Trip "Standard" policy for 31 days in Europe.

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24/7 travel insurance is a trading name of Travel Insurance Specialist P J Hayman & Company Limited who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority
(FSA register number 497103). Registered office: Stansted House, Rowlands Castle, Hampshire PO9 6DX. Reg no. 2534965.