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Travel with confidence with cover for Covid-19. Including: Cancellation cover if you contract Coronavirus before you go. Up to £15 million emergency medical expenses for developing Coronavirus while on holiday.
The Coronavirus pandemic reminded us all about the importance of comprehensive Travel Insurance so we can travel with peace of mind. That way, you know you’ll be covered for Coronavirus problems, as well as any issues with your existing medical conditions, whether arising before you go or while you’re away.
Our Covid-19 cover has been rated Superior by a leading independent UK Consumer Champion and is included with AllClear policies at no extra cost. This includes single trip policies, annual policies and Group Travel Insurance.
Comprehensive Travel Insurance is a must when planning a holiday. Look for a policy to protect you for different eventualities around Coronavirus.
AllClear Gold, Gold Plus and Platinum cover provide the following Covid cover, at no extra cost.
Please note, AllClear policy will only provide cover if you are up to date with the Covid-19 vaccination(s) recommended by the UK NHS or were medically unable to have the vaccinations as evidenced by your medical records.
Our policies continue to provide all other cover for non-COVID-19 related incidents, including Emergency Medical Costs, Baggage (up to £3000), Passports, Money and Personal Accident claims, as usual during your trip.
If you have any other questions or if you’re an existing customer and want to know how Coronavirus affects your policy or claim, please visit our dedicated Covid FAQs page.
To be eligible for COVID Cover, you must either be up to date with Coronavirus vaccinations as recommended by the UK NHS or have medical evidence proving that you were medically unable to receive the vaccinations.
The recommended vaccinations for COVID Cover are those applicable to individuals falling within the NHS vulnerable group, specifically those individuals who have been invited by the NHS to receive booster shots.
Currently, this includes:
If you have only received 1 or 2 doses of the vaccine, but the NHS recommend and invite you to have a booster, you will need to ensure you receive the recommended booster vaccinations to maintain COVID Cover eligibility.
Eligibility for COVID Cover is contingent on receiving the recommended booster shots if you fall within the “recommended vaccinations” criteria as defined by the UK NHS. If you are invited by the NHS to receive booster shots, make sure to get them in a timely manner.
If you are uncertain about your vaccination status or eligibility, we recommend consulting with your GP or referring to the NHS website for guidance. It’s crucial to clarify your status to avoid any potential cover issues.
Yes, on AllClear Gold, Gold Plus and Platinum policies. If you become unfit to travel, provided you have booked your trip and bought your Travel Insurance policy prior to contracting the illness, you are able to submit a cancellation claim for consideration if you have Coronavirus within 14 days of your trip (provided you have chosen a policy that included cancellation cover).
Yes, with AllClear branded policies you’ll be covered if you need to quarantine on the orders of a treating medical practitioner due to Coronavirus, suspected Coronavirus or exposure to someone who has been diagnosed with Coronavirus.
Your travel insurance would cover your medical treatment costs as long as you were not travelling against regulatory or medical advice. This includes cover for repatriation to the UK if medically necessary. If you are unable to return to the UK within the dates on your insurance due to Covid-19 treatment the policy would automatically extend for up to 30 days.
This is covered as standard as long as they were not already in hospital before you left for your holiday.
Please note all the information on this page is subject to the terms and conditions of your policy.
Reviewed by Kay Greveson, Clinical nurse specialist and Chair of IBD Passport charity. Kay is a qualified independent nurse prescriber and has been an IBD specialist nurse since 2005. Kay’s research interests include travel health and IBD.
* Provided you have purchased a policy which includes cancellation cover.
[1] Based on Trustpilot reviews of all companies in the Travel Insurance Company category that have over 40,000 reviews as of July 2023.
Written by: Letitia Smith | Travel Insurance ExpertLast Updated: 20 October 2023
[1] Based on Trustpilot reviews of all companies in the Travel Insurance Company category that have over 30,000 reviews as of January 2023.