Why do I need repatriation travel insurance?
Repatriation travel insurance covers you should you fall ill or get injured while on holiday, and need to be transported back to your home country for further care. This type of insurance covers you for medical emergencies, which is vital to prevent unexpected medical bills and give you the support you need if you have any medical problems while you are away.
Because if you fall ill or get injured while on holiday, you may need to be transported back to your home country for further care – this is where your repatriation insurance kicks in and why it’s essential.
But how much do you really know about the levels of repatriation cover available? And what steps to take if you need to use it? We answer these questions and more below!
Which Policies Include Repatriation Cover?
We are pleased to tell you that cover for repatriation is included as standard on every AllClear policy. Please note, this may not be the case for other insurance providers!
Explaining the True Value of Repatriation Travel Insurance
If you need to be transported home following a medical problem abroad, it can cost thousands of pounds, because you may require:
- A medical escort
- A specialist air ambulance
- Expenses for hospital stays, treatment, and equipment
- Travel and accommodation costs for your companion
SWIPE TO COMPARE POLICIES
Gold |
Gold Plus |
Platinum |
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| Emergency medical expenses and Repatriation costs | Up to £10m | Up to £15m | Unlimited |
| Cancellation* and Curtailment | Up to £2k | Up to £15k | Up to £25k |
| Travel Delay | Up to £300 | Up to £1,500 | Up to £1,500 |
| Personal Belongings | Up to £2k | Up to £2.5k | Up to £5k |
| Personal liability | Up to £2m | Up to £2m | Up to £2m |
| Legal protection cover | Up to £50k | Up to £50k | Up to £100k |
* If you buy a policy which includes cancellation cover. / All these figures are per person and per trip.
Can You Get Repatriation Cover with a Pre-Existing Medical Condition?
Yes! Every AllClear policy covers medical expenses AND repatriation caused by your pre-existing conditions. So, all you have to do is declare your conditions during our simple 3 step quote process and you can get repatriation cover for up to £15,000,000.
Our Travel Insurance: A simple 3 step quote process
Simply complete our quick 3-step screening process to get your quote
Here’s how it works.
1. Get a quote online or by phone
Once you’re ready to start the quote process, the first step is to provide your personal details and information about your holiday plans. This can be completed over the phone with one of our team members or online.
2. Complete our simple medical screening process
Here, you need to declare any medical conditions you have and any medications you and your travel companions are taking.
This way, we can provide the cover that best suits your needs.
3. Get your quote
You can either proceed to buy or save your quote at this stage.
Why More Than 3 Million People Have Trusted Allclear
What our Customers Say
What Our Customers Say
Recommended by a friend who deals in medical repatriation
“Recommended by a friend who deals with repatriation and understands the problems with various insurance companies. Easy over the phone. Reasonable price and great reassurance.”
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How Adventure Breaks Affect Repatriation Cover
If you’re planning an extra adventurous holiday with ‘hazardous activities’ planned, you should check that all planned events are covered. For example, if you are trekking above 3,000M on AllClear policies there may be an additional premium to pay to cover the activity.
However, you may also be surprised with how many activities can be covered for no additional cost on AllClear branded policies, from kayaking to surfing to even banana boat rides!
What Is the Process If You Need Repatriation?
If you are unlucky enough for repatriation to be considered, your case will be assessed by the specialist medical assistance team of your travel insurance policy, and the assessment of your doctor abroad.
Their decision will depend on several factors, including the facilities and level of care available in the country where you are being treated, and whether it is medically safe for you to travel.
