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A choice of travel insurance to suit you

We have different types of cover for whatever you have planned. And we consider all medical conditions.

  • Single-trip cover

    Offering cover for anything from a short UK break to a year of travelling around the world

    • Covers you for a one-off trip up to 365 days (2)
    • Perfect for short or long trips for anywhere in the UK or abroad 
    • No age limit
  • Annual multi-trip cover

    Travelling more than once this year? An annual multi-trip policy could save you time and money

    • Cover for multiple-trips for a 12-month period
    • 31-day trip limit, with extensions available up to 45 and 60 days
    • Available for everyone aged up to 75 years
  • Backpacker cover

    Looking for a gap year, career break or to travel the world? We could have the cover you're after

    • Cover for a one-off trip up to 18 months
    • Option to return home for up to 7 days on 3 occasions
    • Available for those aged 18 – 60
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Medical Assistance Plus: 24/7 holiday health support

Have peace of mind when you travel knowing that health professionals are just one click away.

Medical Assistance Plus (3), powered by Air Doctor, comes free with all our travel insurance policies. It gives you access to outpatient medical support while you’re abroad.

Through the service you can book an in-person or video consultation with a doctor. You can also get prescriptions delivered to your nearest pharmacy.

We’ll send you an SMS reminder about the service the day before you travel (for single-trip and backpacker cover) or the day before your policy begins (for annual multi-trip cover).

(3) Medical Assistance Plus is not available for trips taken in the UK, only for international travel. The service allows up to 3 separate medical events per person listed on the policy, and up to 3 appointments per event. All appointment charges are covered by your travel insurance policy. You will not need to pay any excess fees for this service. You may need to pay for your prescription upfront and claim on your return home.

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All medical conditions considered

Living with a medical condition shouldn’t stop you seeing the world. And, with the right travel insurance in place, you can enjoy peace of mind on your adventures – just in case something unfortunate happens.

At Post Office, we cover most pre-existing conditions. Contact us for a quote to see if we can cover you. It’s important to declare upfront all your medical conditions and any medication you're taking.

If we can’t help and yours is a serious pre-existing medical condition, check the Money and Pensions Scheme (MaPS) directory. It lists companies that may be able to help you. Or call 0800 138 7777.

Choose a travel insurance cover level

We can offer you a choice of economy, standard and premier cover levels.

Policy wording

Economy

£125 excess

Insurance Product Information Document (IPID)

Emergency medical expenses and getting you back home

Up to £5 million

Cancellation and cutting short your trip

Up to £1,000

Baggage (personal possessions)

Up to £1,500

Money

Up to £250

Travel delay and missed departure

n/a

Standard

£99 excess

Insurance Product Information Document (IPID)

Emergency medical expenses and getting you back home

Up to £10 million

Cancellation and cutting short your trip

Up to £3,000

Baggage (personal possessions)

Up to £2,000

Money

Up to £350

Travel delay and missed departure

Up to £750

Premier

£50 excess

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Insurance Product Information Document (IPID)

Emergency medical expenses and getting you back home

Up to £15 million

Cancellation and cutting short your trip

Up to £5,000

Baggage (personal possessions)

Up to £3,000

Money

Up to £500 (4)

Travel delay and missed departure

Up to £1,500

Insurance Product Information Document (IPID)

Insurance Product Information Document (IPID)

Economy cover IPID

Insurance Product Information Document (IPID)

Standard cover IPID

Insurance Product Information Document (IPID)

Premier cover IPID

Emergency medical expenses and getting you back home

Emergency medical expenses and getting you back home

Up to £5 million

Emergency medical expenses and getting you back home

Up to £10 million

Emergency medical expenses and getting you back home

Up to £15 million

Cancellation and cutting short your trip

Cancellation and cutting short your trip

Up to £1,000

Cancellation and cutting short your trip

Up to £3,000

Cancellation and cutting short your trip

Up to £5,000

Baggage (personal possessions)

Baggage (personal possessions)

Up to £1,500

Baggage (personal possessions)

Up to £2,000

Baggage (personal possessions)

Up to £3,000

Money

Money

Up to £250

Money

Up to £350

Money

Up to £500 (4)

Travel delay and missed departure

Travel delay and missed departure

n/a

Travel delay and missed departure

Up to £750

Travel delay and missed departure

Up to £1,500

Upgrade your cover with ease

Need cover for your policy that's not included as standard? Just pay a little more to add these upgrades – optional or mandatory depending on the trip type.

  • Trip disruption cover

    This optional extra helps protect you from the impact of airspace disruption, natural catastrophes, terrorist acts or Covid-19

  • Excess waiver

    If you’re happy with the cover offered, but worried about excess fees, you can opt for an excess waiver. For an additional premium, you can add it to any Post Office level of cover for zero excess fees

  • Gadget cover

    Insure all your devices with our easy-to-add gadget cover. It’s perfect to protect all your smartphones, tablets, laptops and consoles

  • Winter sports cover

    Specialist cover is mandatory for winter sports like skiing and snowboarding. There’s greater risk of emergency costs. Make sure you’re protected on the pistes

  • Cruise cover

    If you're going on a cruise, specialist cover is both important and mandatory. It covers missed departure due to breakdown, falling ill on board, being confined to your cabin, lost baggage and more

  • Trip extensions

    Trip extensions are available up to 45 or 60 days, increasing from the standard 31 days

Ready to get a quote?

Let’s find the protection that’s right for your travels. Get a quote for Post Office Travel Insurance

What is travel insurance?

Travel insurance may be able to protect you against a range of unexpected events. From losing valuables to medical emergencies, and anything else that could spoil your holiday. Take a look at our policy documents to make sure that you’re getting the cover that meets your needs.

  • Cancellation and cutting short your trip
  • Emergency medical expenses
  • Missed departure
  • Delayed departure
  • Baggage
  • Personal liability and legal costs

Cancellation and cutting short your trip

We'll repay you for any non-refundable, unused travel and accommodation costs if you have to cancel or cut short a trip due to reasons set out in the policy. This includes pre-booked activities and excursions, car hire, cattery and kennel fees, up to the limits shown

Emergency medical expenses

We may be able to help if you need emergency medical treatment, return to the UK (getting you back home) and more while you’re abroad 

Missed departure (6)

We’ll also cover any extra travel and accommodation costs you're charged if you arrive too late to travel on your booked transport. As long as they match the reasons set out in the policy

Delayed departure (6)

You’re covered if your first outbound or final inbound international departure is delayed by 4 or more hours. As long as it matches certain reasons set out in the policy wording

Baggage

Items that are usually carried or worn during a trip are covered if they get lost, stolen or damaged 

Personal liability and legal costs

You'll also get protection for any unexpected legal costs you might be charged while you're away 

(6) Delayed and missed departure are only available with our standard and premier cover levels.

An award-winning provider

Personal Finance Winner 2023 award

Best Travel Insurance Provider

Post Office won a ‘Best Travel Insurance Provider’ award at the Your Money Awards in 2021, 2022 and 2023

Bronze British Travel Awards 21/22 Best Company for Travel Insurance award

Best Travel Insurance Provider

Post Office won a “Best Travel Insurance Provider” award at the British Travel Awards in 2023

Defaqto expert rated Travel Insurance 5 star award

Defaqto 5-star rated cover

Our travel insurance policies with premier level cover are Defaqto 5-star rated

Cover you can count on. We’ve paid out over £177 million in travel insurance claims since 2007

Common travel insurance questions

  • Post Office Travel Insurance can cover you for a single trip of up to 365 days(2), or multiple trips in a single year. This applies to trips taken anywhere in the UK and abroad too. We also offer backpacker cover(7) for a single trip of up to 18 months.

    The type and level of cover provided depends on the insurance policy type and options you choose. It can include cover for:

    • Cancellation
    • Cutting your trip short and abandonment of your trip
    • Emergency medical expenses
    • Lost, stolen or damaged baggage
    • Lost, stolen or damaged passports
    • Lost, stolen or damaged personal money
    • Personal accidents and liability
    • Legal protection

    You can add additional cover to your policy. Options include:

    Winter sports cover is compulsory for winter sports trips and cruise cover is mandatory if you’re going on a cruise. It’s important to check the different travel insurances available, and their various options and add-ons you can buy. This way, you’re sure to be fully covered for your trip and all you’ll do on it.

  • Having travel insurance is a worthwhile purchase for anyone going abroad for their holidays. Even in relatively safe locations such as central Europe, a number of things can go wrong.

    Flights can be delayed. Airlines can lose your luggage. Tourist areas may be prone to opportunist thieves who may target your belongings. And you could fall ill anywhere in the world, to the detriment of your holiday plans.

    We hope that none of these events happen to you. But, if they do, you could be out of pocket. And with emergency medical problems it could be by tens or even hundreds of thousands of pounds.

    Holiday insurance may be able to help avoid some of this risk. It’s a way to insure for travel you, those travelling with you and your belongings.

    If your luggage is lost, holiday insurance may not be able to replace it, but the payout from a claim can help recover any costs that you have had to pay to get replacements.

    In particular, the medical cover outside of the EU offered by insurance is a necessity.

    Within the EU, you may think that an European Health Insurance Card (Ehic) or its replacement, the UK Global Health Insurance Card (Ghic), can cover all your medical needs. This isn’t true. Some of the most expensive medical services, such as repatriation, aren’t covered by the Ehic or Ghic. They're limited to health cover and won’t help at all with things like cancellation, loss or theft. And the Ehic no longer provides access to healthcare for UK nationals travelling to Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland.

    Even if you’re staying in the UK for your break, having holiday insurance will provide cover for lost, damaged or stolen possessions such as baggage, and cancellation, cutting your trip short or delay to your trip in some circumstances.

    To qualify for cover on our annual multi-trip policies, UK trips must consist of:

    • At least one night's pre-booked and paid-for accommodation, or
    • A stay at least 100 miles from your home, or
    • At least one sea crossing
  • You’re in safe hands with Post Office. We won Best Travel Insurance Provider at the Your Money Awards in 2021, 2022 and 2023. We also won bronze for Best Travel Insurance Provider at the British Travel Awards 2023, voted for by the UK public.

    Our premier cover is 5 Star Defaqto Rated. Defaqto is a financial information business, helping financial institutions and consumers make better informed decisions.

    We have a range of cover options available to suit lots of different holidays, so you can choose the cover that suits you best. We’re there for our customers when they need us the most; since we launched travel insurance in 2007, we’ve paid out over £177 million in claims.

  • Policies purchased from the 31 March 2022 onwards provide cover if:

    • you test positive for Covid-19 within 14 days of your trip and are required to self-isolate by a medical practitioner, the NHS or any UK government body 
    • a medical practitioner certifies you as too ill to travel due to Covid-19 
    • you, someone you’re travelling with, or someone you’re staying with is required to self-isolate by a medical practitioner, UK government body or health authority 
    • you, an immediate relative (8) or someone you plan to travel or stay with dies or is hospitalised due to Covid-19 

    If an insured trip has to be cut short, the unused portion of it can be claimed for if:

    • you test positive for Covid-19 after you’ve left the UK and have to self-isolate
    • you test positive on arrival in your destination and are not allowed to continue your trip
    • you, an immediate relative (8) or someone you’re travelling or staying with dies or is hospitalised due to Covid-19

    There’s also cover for medical and repatriation costs if you fall ill with Covid-19 while away. Call our emergency assistance line and we’ll help you seek treatment or, if needed, arrange to bring you back to the UK.

    There’s no other coronavirus cover on our policies, but for extra reassurance you can add our trip disruption cover upgrade option. This gives you added protection against missed departures and expenses incurred due to change of testing or quarantine requirements. Add it to your preferred policy for an extra premium.

    For policies sold on or after the 31 March 2022

    Should the FCDO advise against all travel to your destination, there's no cover under any section of the policy if you decide to travel. 

    If the FCDO have advised to only undertake essential travel to a destination and your trip's not essential and you choose to travel, we'll only cover a claim if the cause is not linked to the reason for the FCDO advice. This limitation applies even if you've purchased an optional trip disruption cover upgrade. You may be able to travel with full cover if we authorise in writing that your trip's essential before you depart. Should you like to request this, please email travelinsurancefeedback@postoffice.co.uk

    Please make sure you’re clear what’s covered and what’s not. Check the answers to common questions about coronavirus cover and the full policy wording for more details.

  • Yes, our travel insurance covers you for unexpected medical expenses. This includes emergency treatment and hospitalisation, plus repatriation if you need it. Cover's provided up to the limit specified in the policy wording for the specific cover level you choose.

    Emergency medical assistance

    If you need emergency medical assistance, you can call our dedicated team. They're here 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to get you the help you need. Check the correct contact details for your policy on our travel insurance help and support page.

    Non-emergency medical support

    If it’s not an emergency but you still need to see a medical professional, you can use our Medical Assistance Plus (3) service. This outpatient service is included free with all new Post Office Travel Insurance policies.

    Get easy access to medical experts such as doctors, dentists and gastroenterologists. The single online platform can be used wherever you are abroad.

    Choose whether you’re seen at a clinic, in your hotel or via an online video consultation. All sessions are in your own language. They even have prescriptions delivered to your nearest pharmacy.

    This takes away the stress of finding medical help, so you can kick back and enjoy your holiday to the full.

  • We provide cover whether you’re taking a break in the UK or going on holiday overseas. You’re covered if your luggage or personal belongings are lost, stolen or damaged while you’re staying away from home in Britain. And if you have to cancel or cut short your trip in some circumstances, we can cover that too. As long as it matches the reasons set out in your policy.

    Our annual multi-trip travel insurance can cover you for UK trips too. The minimum requirements are one night’s pre-booked and paid accommodation. Or your stay must be at least 100 miles from your home. Or you must have at least one sea crossing.

  • The UK Government provides guidance on travel 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Visit the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office website for the latest travel information. It lists if it's safe to visit your chosen country. This information can change at short notice. So it's a good idea to check the FCDO page regularly.

    Remember, your cover won’t be valid if you travel against the FDCO advice of all travel, and local government advice. Check the latest on the FCDO site or read our where can I go on holiday guide.

  • Our standard travel insurance policies will only provide limited cover for electronic items such as mobile/smart phones, camcorders and their accessories, all photographic/ digital/ optical/ audio/ video media and equipment, iPods, MP3/4 players or similar and/or accessories, E-book readers, and satellite navigation systems up to the single article limit. The single article limit depends on the cover you’ve taken out. For economy it’s £150, for standard it’s £250, and for premier it’s £400.

    Gadget cover is an optional add on you can buy at any time to add protection for your devices. Check the policy wording for full terms.

  • Yes, we do. We’ve partnered with Student Beans to offer a discount to students. To claim it, you’ll need to either register for a Student Beans account (to verify your student status) or log in with your existing account. You’ll be given a unique code, which you’ll need to enter in the promotion code box that appears when getting your travel insurance quote. The discount will be taken off your quote total.

  • Yes, we do. We’ve partnered with Grad Beans to offer a discount to graduates. To claim it, you’ll need to either register for a Grad Beans account (to verify your graduate status) or log in with your existing account. You’ll be given a unique code, which you’ll need to enter in the promotion code box that appears when getting your travel insurance quote. The discount will be taken off your quote total.

  • Read more travel insurance FAQs

(7) Backpacker policies only available on the economy level of cover.

(8) Immediate relative: your mother, father, sister, brother, spouse, civil partner, fiance/e, your children (including adopted and fostered), grandparent , grandchild, parent- in- law, daughter-in -law; sister-in-law, son-in- law, brother- in- law, aunt, uncle, cousin, nephew, niece, step-parent, step- child, step-brother, step-sister or legal guardian.

Need some help?

Travel insurance help and support

For emergency medical assistance, to make a claim, find answers to common questions about our cover or get in touch:

Visit our travel insurance support page

We’re here to help on your travels

Access your travel insurance policy anywhere

You can buy travel insurance and view your policy all in our free Post Office travel app. Plus you can order and top-up our Travel Money Card wherever you are too

Travel money made easy

Buy your travel money online. You can click and collect from a branch near you or choose next-day delivery to your home

About our travel insurance

Post Office® Travel Insurance is arranged by Post Office Limited and Post Office Management Services Limited.

Post Office Limited is an appointed representative of Post Office Management Services Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, FRN 630318. Post Office Limited and Post Office Management Services Limited are registered in England and Wales. Registered numbers 2154540 and 08459718 respectively. Registered Office: 100 Wood Street, London, EC2V 7ER. Post Office and the Post Office logo are registered trademarks of Post Office Limited.

The above details can be checked on the Financial Services Register by visiting the Financial Conduct Authority website and searching by Firm Reference Number (FRN).

Things you need to know

(2) For economy, standard and premier policies, the single-trip policy will cover you for one trip up to:

  • 365 days for persons aged up to and including age 70
  • 90 days for persons aged between 71 and 75
  • 31 days for persons aged between 76 and above