Travel Insurance for Sleep Apnoea
Travelling with sleep apnoea? Declare it in our online medical screening and we can look at cover.
Tell us about sleep apnoea in our simple online screening
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Cover for a wide range of pre-existing conditions
Get a QuoteHaving sleep apnoea shouldn’t automatically stop you from exploring new places or enjoying a well-earned holiday.
What is sleep apnoea?
Sleep apnoea is a condition where breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep, often leading to disrupted rest and daytime fatigue. In the UK, it is estimated to affect around 1.5 million people, though many cases may go undiagnosed. For many individuals, symptoms can be managed with treatment such as CPAP therapy or lifestyle adjustments.
A trip abroad with sleep apnoea can take a little extra planning, but if your condition is stable and you’ve spoken with your doctor, there’s often no reason you can’t still enjoy a holiday abroad.
Having the right travel insurance in place for sleep apnoea 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 respiratory and sleep-related conditions
- Ensure you bring any equipment, such as a CPAP machine, and necessary adapters for travel
- Check power supply compatibility and airline requirements if flying with medical equipment
- Try to maintain your usual sleep routine as much as possible
- Speak with your doctor before travelling if your condition has recently changed
During the quote process, we will ask about any pre-existing medical conditions. If relevant, you will need to declare sleep apnoea on your policy.
Many people with sleep apnoea can still arrange travel insurance with us. The cover available depends on the details of your diagnosis and how it is currently managed, so full and accurate answers in the medical declaration help us find the most suitable options.
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* Please note that cover will vary depending on individual medical screenings.
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