International travel assistance
Indice
Right now, there is no fixed rule, but the UK authorities have stated that the EHIC will continue to be accepted until it expires. What is clear, however, is that once the transition period is over, the EHIC will no longer be valid for the UK.
If your bank card has travel insurance, it is very likely that it will cover you in the UK. However, you should keep in mind that the coverage of bank cards is usually very limited. We recommend you this article of our blog in which we tell you how they work.
Iati insurance
If you are planning your new trip, we recommend that you take out travel insurance to provide you with coverage for any unforeseen event. During the course of your trip, unexpected incidents may arise that could lead to expenses for your pocket. Travel worry-free by taking out travel insurance, don’t wait any longer!
United Kingdom is one of the most visited countries in Europe, and is made up of England (the most populated nation with more than 56 million inhabitants), Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. A country known for its lush landscapes and architectural treasures. Such lush landscapes and architectural treasures stand out in the country.
A destination like the United Kingdom will surely leave you with unforgettable memories, and by contracting our travel insurance, you will avoid ruining your pocket in case of any unexpected incident.
Travel insurance for london requirements
Here I am going to talk about why I think it is highly recommended (almost essential) to take out travel insurance for the UK. If you are already convinced I leave you a link with a 5% discount to the one I always use.
At the moment, at the beginning of 2022, it seems that the European Health Insurance Card is still valid in UK as long as it is shown at the moment of needing to use it (if not, you can not enjoy free healthcare) and as long as it is for a treatment that can not wait for the return to the place of residence. Anyway this information could change.
I recently wrote a post in which I talked about why it is interesting to get a travel insurance even to move within Europe, I invite you to read it because I discovered several things about how health care works with the European Health Insurance Card that I did not know (as in countries where there is a co-payment you have to pay even if you carry it, or that in some countries there are extra fees that you must pay for emergency care for example).
Therefore it is clear that even during 2022 (in principle the European Health Insurance Card is still in force in the country) I personally would take out a travel insurance to travel to the UK, especially considering that the pandemic is far from over. It would not be necessary a priori to carry a policy in 2022 but for what it is worth, I would take it out.
Covid insurance england
Although due to the emergence of Omicron, the requirements for travel to London were tightened, they were removed on March 18, 2022. So, if you decide to travel to London now, you will find no restrictions.
IATI Standard is the best London travel insurance. You will be covered for medical expenses up to 300,000 euros, but also 100% of the expenses in case you have to be repatriated or have to return home earlier due to hospitalization or death of a family member. This travel insurance goes much further and also covers common situations that can occur on a trip of this type: delays in transportation, theft or the expenses that could be incurred if your checked luggage is delivered late, among many others.
Yes, since, due to the Brexit, from October 1, 2021 it has become a mandatory document to travel to London and the whole United Kingdom. If you are traveling as a tourist, you will not need to apply for a visa, but remember that you can only stay up to 180 days.
Remember that now more than ever it is very important to travel with travel insurance to London. In addition to the coverage for incidents that affect any traveler such as delays in transportation or expenses caused by loss of checked baggage or late delivery (such as when you have to buy clothes and basic necessities), the IATI Standard offers you the best protection against possible medical expenses that you may have to face. This insurance provides you with coverage of up to 300,000 euros in medical expenses and, most importantly, the possibility of being treated in high quality private medical centers.