Over 100 activities included at no extra cost on Direct Travel policies.
What is bar work?
Bar work can include serving drinks, taking payments, preparing orders and carrying out other light duties in a bar, pub, hotel or resort.
Can I get travel insurance for bar work?
Cover for bar work abroad can be available through Direct Travel.
Depending on the policy, it may be included as standard or available to add for an additional premium. Select bar work when getting your quote and check that the cover matches whether the role is paid or voluntary and the duties you will perform.
Heavy lifting, security work, cellar work, maintenance and other manual duties may not be included.
Things to remember:
- Make sure bar work is included on your cover
- Check that your planned duties are classed as light, non-manual work
- Confirm whether the policy allows paid employment
- Make sure you have the legal right or correct visa to work at your destination
- Wear slip-resistant footwear and follow workplace safety procedures
What can travel insurance help with?
If you are injured while carrying out insured bar work, emergency medical expenses and repatriation can be covered, subject to the terms and limits of your policy.
Your policy can also provide cover for cancelling or cutting short your trip for specific insured reasons.
Travel insurance does not replace insurance your employer is required to provide and does not cover lost wages. Personal liability may also be excluded for incidents connected with your employment or work duties.
Bar Work FAQs
Is bar work covered as standard?
It depends on the policy. Bar work may be included as standard or available to add for an additional premium. Select it when getting your quote and check that it appears on your policy documents.
Which bar duties can be covered?
Cover may be limited to light duties such as serving drinks, taking orders, and processing payments. Heavy lifting, cellar work, security, maintenance, and other manual work may be excluded.
Are lost wages covered if I cannot work?
No. Travel insurance does not provide cover for lost earnings if illness, injury or another event prevents you from working.
Is personal liability covered while I am working?
Personal liability may be excluded for incidents connected with employment or work duties. Check the applicable Policy Wording and any insurance provided by your employer.
Can medical expenses be covered if I am injured at work?
Emergency medical expenses can be covered if bar work is included on your policy, your duties fall within the cover and the claim meets its terms and conditions.
Can I get cover if I have a medical condition?
Pre-existing medical conditions are considered separately from activity cover. Declare them when getting your quote, as cover is subject to medical screening and acceptance.
Cover is subject to the terms, conditions, limits and exclusions of your policy. Check the applicable Policy Wording and your policy documents before starting work.
