International Student Travel Insurance - Globelink (2024)

What is student travel insurance?

International student travel insurance is similar to any other travel insurance but it's suitable for students. This Travel Insurance with Covid cover is a perfect way to stay protected while travelling as a student and seeing the world whilst studying and experiencing new sites and cultures. You should get this policy if you’re going abroad to study, or work as part of your study, you're on a turing programme, volunteering, or if you're taking a gap year, or time out before you start study or work abroad.

The main difference with travel insurance for students is that it usually covers you for a long stay trip abroad.

Travel Insurance coverage for Students studying abroad is essential. You never know what might happen and thing you want to worry about is getting ill or having an accident and not having medical cover or any local help. With Globelink you'll get Student Travel Insurance with Covid cover included as standard, so you're protected if you get Covid and need medical treatment while you're away. Students who study abroad are particularly vulnerable because they may not have easy access to the local healthcare system; nor the support of family close by. With more educational opportunities available worldwide, make sure you're protected by reliable travel insurance if you opt for a study adventure.

Globelink's international student health insurance is perfect if you are on a budget but still looking for reliable, comprehensive insurance. Choose a policy that suits your requirements. This could be one of our Globetrekker options or our Regular or Comprehensive policies. International Student Health Insurance is available wherever you plan to travel. You can buy one of our policies as long as your usual place of residence is UK, EU and EEA. Our products are all also available to Australian, New Zealand and South African passportholders currently living in the UK or EU.

Student Travel Insurance and international health insurance are general terms we use to describe our products that can cover students travelling abroad. Always check that the policy you chose suits your particular requirements by checking thoroughly whats covered and the terms that apply.

Is International Student Travel Insurance a legal requirement?

A travel insurance policy for those studying abroad, or students working abroad is not a legal requirement, but it may be part of your course entry requirements, or visa entry requirements to have travel insurance in place. Most travel experts and the FCDO agree that travel insurance is important to protect you while abroad. Travel Insurance cover for Students will give you financial security and peace of mind.

What's in a good Travel Insurance Policy for Studets?

This depends on what you need and the good news is study abroad travel insurance can cover all sorts of eventualities. Think about what you might need if something goes wrong, but as a minimum you should ensure cover for:

• Injury or illness: including Covid cover. Your insurance should cover medical expenses (at least 5 Million) if you fall ill or have an accident while abroad.

• Repatriation: if you need a medical repatriation home this could cost thousands, so ensure a good level of cover.

• Baggage & personal possessions: if luggage is lost or stolen.

• Trip cancellation, curtailment or delays: with Globelink this means you will have cover before you travel for certain risks including catching covid within 14 days of your trip. You can claim if you are unable to travel to your destination for certain reasons such as serious illness or injury preventing you from travelling, or jury service. You will also be covered for the same reasons if you have to cut your trip short.

Top Tip: Remember to check behind the headlines and be aware of standard exclusions that usually apply, such as Pre-existing medical conditions (unless accepted by your insurance); Extreme sports; incidents linked to alcohol or drugs; any unlawful acts; some manual labour (if you plan to work while away).

Types of Student Travel Insurance available?

• Backpacker / Globetrekker Travel Insurance cover - covers longer trips, for younger travellers on a budget. Globelink Backpacker policies cover people up to age 50 for up to 15 months (and the option to extend to 18 months subject to approval). It’s ideal for students studying abroad, or gap years, or volunteering abroad. It's a good option for students. All policies include over 100 Adventure Activities for free plus 50 pre-existing medical conditions.

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• Single Trip Travel Insurance - covers one trip - whether its for a few days or up to 15 months, for people aged 89 yrs. Good for one trip overseas and you can choose from no frills budget options like Economy Cover, to full cover with a Comprehensive policy.

• Multi-trip cover - covers you for multiple trips per year up to 120 days at a time.

Can I travel anywhere with international student health insurance?

Our backpacker student travel insurance gives worldwide cover, or you can choose a different geographical area as long as your destination is included.

Top Tip: Think about other places you may visit or pass through while you're away. It may be cheaper to opt for a worldwide Globetrekker policy to give you flexibility to travel while you are studying abroad.

Always check and comply with your local Government advice on travel. For UK residents this is the FCDO.

It’s always a good idea to take out travel insurance as soon as you know you’re going away, but remember to take care of yourself and your belongings - especially while you are away and never leave your belongings unattended.

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