Travel Insurance for Allergies

Travelling with allergies? Find out when to declare them and how our online medical screening works.

Add your allergies to our simple online screening

Policy documents emailed to you straight away

24/7 emergency medical assistance while you're away

Having allergies shouldn’t automatically stop you from exploring new places or enjoying a well-earned holiday.

What are allergies?

Allergies are immune system reactions to substances such as foods, pollen, medicines, or insect stings that are usually harmless to most people, and in the UK they affect roughly 21 million people. For many individuals, symptoms can be managed with treatment or lifestyle adjustments.

With the right preparation, medical guidance, and suitable travel insurance, many people who manage allergies with medication or supervision continue to travel abroad with confidence.

Having the right travel insurance in place for allergies can help to cover:

Emergency medical treatment if your condition worsens during your trip
Hospital stays and related medical expenses abroad
Medical repatriation to the UK if further treatment is needed
Cancellation costs if you have to cancel your trip for medical reasons

Travel advice for people with allergic conditions

Plan ahead so you have enough medication for your entire holiday
Keep medication with you at all times during travel
Try to follow your normal treatment routine while abroad
Speak with your GP before travelling if you have concerns

During the quote process, we will ask about any pre-existing medical conditions. If relevant, you will need to declare this on the policy.

Many travellers with existing medical conditions can still arrange travel insurance. The level of cover we can offer varies depending on the details of your diagnosis and how your condition is currently managed. Being honest and accurate when completing your medical declaration helps us to bring forward the most suitable cover options.

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Don't worry if your condition is not listed above - we cover plenty more medical conditions.
* Please note that cover will vary depending on individual medical screenings.

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Saturday
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