All medical conditions considered with no age limit on Single Trip or Annual Multi-Trip policies. You're OK To Travel
Who is eligible to purchase cover with OK To Travel?
OK To Travel policies are only available to permanent UK residents who are registered with a GP in the UK. Cover is not available to residents of the Channel Islands or IOM. You must be fit to travel at the time of purchasing insurance cover. Please ensure you have read and understood the eligibility criteria in the policy wording.
Am I covered if I travel against FCDO advice?
Our travel insurance policies will not provide cover if you travel to a country or destination where the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office are advising against all or all but essential travel. If you have an essential reason for travel, please contact us in the first instance to discuss your requirements.
All travellers should check the latest FCDO travel advice for their chosen destination at gov.uk prior to purchasing insurance or travelling. There will be no cover under this policy if you travel to a country or area where the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) or government are advising against all or all but essential travel. There is no cancellation cover if you are unable to travel due to the FCDO or government advising against all or all but essential travel.
How do I contact medical assistance?
Please visit Contact Us or view your policy wording to find the contact details applicable to your cover.
Do you cover cruises?
Cruise cover is available for trips up to 31 days in duration, or on annual multi-trip policies. You must add Cruise Cover to your quote if you will be cruising during the period of cover.
Which geographical area do I need cover for?
You can select the area of cover that is most appropriate for your travel plans, meaning you only pay for the cover you really need. Cover will not apply if you travel outside the area that you have chosen. We have seven options available for single trip policies and European, 'Rest of the World' and Worldwide annual multi-trip policies.
You can find full definitions of each area in the policy wording.
Who underwrites your travel insurance policies?
Travel insurance policies are administered by OK To Travel and underwritten by Starr International (Europe) Limited, registered office address 30 Fenchurch Avenue, London EC3M 5AD, United Kingdom. Authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. Firm Reference Number: 676783.
Do you have any age limits?
No, we don't impose any age limits on our travel insurance policies. However, the available duration will vary if you're over the age of 75. Single Trip cover is available for up to 184 days if you're aged 75 or under. There is no age limit on Annual Multi-Trip policies with durations up to 31 days covered. Children under the age of 18 must be insured with an adult.
When should I start my policy?
We cover you from the time you start your trip right up until the day you return back to the UK, (except for cancellation cover which starts when you buy the policy and ends when you start your trip).
How do I retrieve my quote?
If you get a quote online, simply revisit our website and click the 'Retrieve' quote tab on our home page. Enter your email address and quote reference number. If you get a quote over the telephone, you will be given a unique reference number which you can quote when calling us back.
Can you cover non-UK residents?
We can only provide cover to permanent UK residents. You must be living in the UK, registered with a GP and have access to healthcare under the NHS. If you're unsure about your eligibility, please contact us to dicuss your requirements.
How can I pay for my travel insurance?
We accept all major debit and credit cards except American Express.
Can you insure a child under 18 on their own policy?
Children under 18 must have at least one named adult on the policy. The child is covered providing he or she is travelling with at least one of these adults.
If I pay online are my details safe?
Yes. We encrypt your personal data to ensure no one else can read them. We store personal data in keeping with the Data Protection Act 1988.
Can I cancel the policy after I've paid for it?
We provide a 14 day cooling off period from the date of receipt of your policy documents. If you contact us during this period, you are entitled to a full refund provided you have not travelled or made any claims against the policy. If you are outside of the 14 day cooling off period, please contact us to discuss your options.
How will I receive my policy documents?
If you buy your policy online, your documents will be available immediately to download, save and print. We will also send a copy to the email address you provided. If you buy your policy over the telephone, we will ask for an email address or give you the option to receive your documents in the post. If you have any problems retrieving your documents, please call us.
Am I covered for winter sports on the policy?
Winter sports are not covered as standard. You can pay an additional premium to include cover during our quote journey.
Do you cover sports and activities?
Activity Pack 1 is covered as standard. Activity Pack 2, 3 or 4 can be applied to your policy for an additional premium. The duration limit on activity cover is 31 days, up to the age of 65. View our policy wording for the full list or call us to discuss your requirements.
What cover is available for cancellation?
We offer four cover level with cancellation ranging from £0 (Standard) to £5,000 (Premier Plus) per insured.
Do you need to know the names of my medication?
We do not need the names of the medication or the dosage, only the condition that the medication is prescribed to treat or prevent.
How do I renew my annual insurance?
We will send you a renewal letter in the post to let you know that your annual travel insurance is about to expire. You can then get a new quote either online or over the phone.
How do I change an existing policy?
If you need to amend your policy because you have noticed a problem or error with your documents, want to amend the name of an insured person, add a new person to the policy, purchase an additional cover option or tell us about a change in your health or medication, please contact us by telephone so we can update our records and arrange to send your amended documentation by post or email.
Can I travel separately on an annual multi-trip policy?
All adults insured on the policy are covered when travelling together or independently. Children are not covered to travel separately from the insured adult.
What is the maximum trip length?
We offer single trip policies up to 184 days duration and annual multi-trips cover for 365 days with a maximum duration of 31 days per trip. Available durations may vary depending on age, please see our policy wording to find out more.
Can you cover mental health conditions?
We aim to cover mental health conditions from mild depression right through to bipolar disorder or schizophrenia. Our quotes are subject to a medical screening. If you have a complex medical history, you may find it reassuring to arrange your insurance with one of our medically aware call agents.
I'm taking medication that controls my condition so I no longer have any symptoms. Do I need to declare this?
You need to declare any condition that falls into our medical declaration, even if this is well controlled.
I already have a policy but I've just been diagnosed with a new medical condition, do I have to tell you?
Yes, any change to your health or medication that occurs before your departure date needs to be declared to us so we can review your cover.
I am currently receiving treatment, will you cover me?
We’ll consider cover for people while they are receiving medical treatment including chemotherapy. We base all our quotes on individual circumstances. However, we cannot cover the actual cost of any on-going treatment that you know you will require during the trip, such as dialysis or the cost of chemotherapy treatment itself. When getting a quote answer the medical screening questions as of today.
My symptoms have not been diagnosed yet, can you cover me?
We can't cover undiagnosed conditions because we're not certain what we are offering cover for.
What if my medication is lost or stolen?
Our policies cover you for the cost of replacing medication that is lost or stolen up to the limit shown in your policy wording. Simply call our medical assistance team to get help.
How much excess do I have to pay?
The excess payable in the event of a claim will vary depending on the level of cover you’ve selected. Please view our benefits summary or if you’ve already purchased a policy, see the summary of cover in your policy wording.
Can I extend my cover if I decide to stay longer?
It may be possible to extend your policy once you are away but only up to the maximum trip duration of 184 days (75 and under) or 31 days (over 75s) for single trips and 31 days for annual multi-trips, providing your insurance has not already expired. We cannot issue a new policy after you've started the trip. If you want extended cover, please call us quoting your policy number so we can look into this for you.
What can I do with my policy if I am no longer travelling?
If you are still within the 14-day cooling off period, a full refund will apply subject to no claims on the policy. In the event that your trip is cancelled outside of your policy cooling off period, subject to no claims being made, we may be able to move your insurance to alternative dates/destination. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.