If you're traveling abroad after the pandemic, it is best not to overlook the need for travel insurance. Some travelers believe that travel insurance is optional, but in fact, almost 34 countries need travelers to purchase travel insurance before entering their territories.
Owning travel insurance on your international trip, avoid difficult situations due to passport loss, flight cancellations, lockdowns, medical emergencies, baggage loss, etc.
Few countries where travel insurance is mandatory:
- Cuba
- The United States of America (USA)
- The United Arab of Emirates (UAE)
- Turkey
- Russia
- Qatar
- Antarctica
- Ecuador (including Galapagos Islands)
- Schengen countries (a group of 26 central European countries)
Top benefits of purchasing travel insurance when traveling abroad:
• Medical Assistance
The health benefit aspect of travel insurance is one of the key reasons it is essential for foreign trips. Medical emergencies are unforeseeable. If you don't plan for it beforehand, you can face financial turmoil. Travel insurance covers hospitalization and pharmacy bills. The policy further helps you if you are diagnosed with COVID-19 while on a trip. Travel insurance also covers prolonged international stays due to unavoidable circumstances.