Take a look at some of the most frequently asked questions on European travel insurance below.
Which countries are in Europe for travel insurance?
Free Spirit classes the following countries in the Europe area of cover: Albania, Andorra, Austria, the Azores, Belgium, Balearics, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canary Islands, Corsica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark (and the Faroe Islands), Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madeira, Malta, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Ireland, Romania, Russia (west of the Ural mountains), San Marino, Sicily, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden. Switzerland, Tunisia and Turkey.
Do I need Worldwide travel insurance for Egypt?
As Egypt does not fall within the Europe area of cover, you would need a policy to cover you for Worldwide excluding the USA/Canada/Caribbean. This is only if you are taking out an annual multi-trip policy, for a single trip you will select Egypt as your destination to get cover.
Is North Africa covered by European travel insurance?
Countries in Northern Africa include places like Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and Egypt for example. It depends on the specific country you’re going to whether it is covered in the Europe area for insurance. Morocco and Tunisia are classed as Europe, whereas Egypt and Algeria are not.
Is Northern Cyprus covered by European travel insurance?
The Free Spirit travel insurance covers Cyprus within the area of Europe. This includes both Northern Cyprus and Southern Cyprus. If you are travelling into Laranca (LCA), This is in Southern Cyprus while Ercan (ECN) is in Northern Cyprus. The airports may have different entry requirements so make sure you check the travel advice before travelling.
What happens if I buy Europe cover and travel outside the Europe area?
Taking out European cover means you are covered to travel within the Europe area which is defined in your policy wording. If you travel to a country that is not on this list such as Egypt or Algeria, you will not have appropriate cover. As a result, any claims may be rejected.
