Can I get travel insurance if I'm already abroad?

No. You need to purchase your travel insurance while you are still in the UK and before your trip has started. If you buy a policy while you're abroad, the policy will be invalid and would not provide cover under any circumstances.

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Related FAQs

1. What is travel insurance?
2. Do I actually need travel insurance?
3. When should I buy my travel insurance?
4. I'm travelling today - can I get cover?
5. How do you define a UK resident?
6. Is there an excess?
7. Do I need to tell you each time I travel on an annual policy?
8. Can my family travel separately under an Annual Multi-Trip policy?
9. Can I make changes to my policy after I've bought it?
10. Can I use this policy to work abroad?
11. What is an EHIC or GHIC?
12. Should I take an EHIC/GHIC?
13. What if the FCDO advises against travel?
14. How do I cancel my policy?
15. Where are my policy documents?

Last reviewed 02 Oct 2026