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What does international travel insurance cover?

Hospital Plus

Health care expenses

Covers emergency medical expenses for accidental injury or illness.
Doctor visit

Doctors visit

Schengen travel insurance covers Doctor visits in case of sudden injury or sickness.
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Pharmacy drugs

Expenses from Doctor prescribed eligible pharmacy drugs.
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Pre-existing conditions

Travel insurance offers coverage for acute onset of pre-existing conditions.
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Medical evacuation

Emergency medical evacuation expenses to nearest available facility if needed.
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Repat of remains

Offers coverage for repatriation of remains expenses to home country in case of death.

Travel insurance for UK travelers to Cuba

Cuba has an uniue mixture of both Spanish and African culture and it is one among the most exciting islands of the Caribbean. The most suitable climate, pristine beaches, colonial architecture and vibrant culture attracts thousands of tourists to Cuba. Cuba has long been an attractive destination for Brits. Several UK citizens travel to Cuba for a vacation.

UK citizens traveling to Cuba for a holiday is exciting but UK travelers must include sufficient travel insurance as UK’s National Health Service facilities are not available there, travel insurance provides medical coverage for unforeseen medical emergencies that can arise while in Cuba.

It is important to have travel insurance cover in the current Covid19 pandemic. American visitor insurance has some of the best travel insurance plans for international travelers which include acute onset of pre-existing conditions and Covid19 coverage for Cuba.

Factors that determine the cost of UK travel insurance plans

Age of the traveler

The cost of travel insurance is directly proportional to the age of the traveler. The older the traveler and greater will be the cost of the visitors health insurance.

Type of travel insurance

Comprehensive travel insurance which provide exhaustive coverage are more expensive than fixed benefit travel insurance.

Medical maximum coverage and deductible options

The price of visitors medical insurance is directly dependant on the maximum medical coverage and inversely proportional to the deductible of the plan chosen.

Region of coverage

Travel insurance depends on the coverage region. The cost for visitor health insurance for the United States is most expensive.

Duration of travel insurance

The longer the duration of visitor medical insurance required, the higher will be the cost.

Any add on benefits

Additional add-on benefits like adventure sports coverage … will increase the cost of coverage.

Steps to buy
UK visitor travel insurance online

 Step 1: Finding the available US travel insurance plans

Complete the travel insurance quote request form by providing details of the traveller and insurance requirements.

Compare the price and the benefits of the different travel insurance options to identify what fits your needs best.

Purchase the plan that fits your needs and budget best by using a credit card and completing the online application.

Review the travel insurance documents received by email closely for coverage details and relevant contact numbers

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Popular tourist destinations in Cuba

Popular tourist destinations in Cuba

historico militar

Parque Historico Militar

It encompasses two of Havana's famous fortresses: the Castillo de los Tres Reyes del Morro, also known as El Morro, and Fortaleza de San Carlos de la Cabana.

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Jose Marti Memorial

It stands a 109-meter gray tower, a memorial to the Cuban national hero, Jose Marti, while a large, white marble statue of him lies at its base.

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Old Havana

A UNESCO World Heritage site, Habana Vieja or Old Havana is a well-preserved slice of Cuban history.

varadero

Varadero

Varadero is one of Cuba's most famous beach destinations, and home to one of the best beaches in the Caribbean.

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Cuba - General Information

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Vacation spots

Havana, Varadero, Trinidad, Vinales, Santiago de Cuba, Cienfuegos, Santa Clara, Cayo Coco, Cayo Santa Maria, Cayo Largo del Sur.

Location

Caribbean

Capital

Havana

Language

  Spanish...

Population

Around 11 billion

Currency

Cuban Convertible Peso

Best time to visit

Dec to May

Vacation spots

Havana, Varadero, Trinidad, Vinales, Santiago de Cuba, Cienfuegos, Santa Clara, Cayo Coco, Cayo Santa Maria, Cayo Largo del Sur.

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UK travel insurance for Cuba tourists - FAQ's

What is travel insurance and do I need it for Cuba?

UK residents will not be able to use the National Health Service (NHS) in Cuba. NHS is available for UK residents while they are in the UK. Travel insurance is a safety cover against any unforeseen illness or injury that may cause while travelling away on a holiday.

Yes, visitors to Cuba should buy travel insurance for a safe trip to avoid any financial loss. Travel insurance will pay for all sudden medical treatment and other charges as per the policy chosen by the traveler.

When should one buy travel insurance to Cuba?

Travel insurance purchased after the start of the trip will cover any illness or injury that has after the inception date of the policy. Thus it’s advisable that UK travelers should include travel insurance before the trip begins or even after the start of the holiday.

It’s always best to buy travel insurance with the 14-15 days of booking of the holiday or to the date when the first payment was made for the trip like flight ticket or hotel booking.

Are visitors to Cuba required to have travel insurance?

Purchasing travel insurance is not mandatory; nevertheless travelers should consider including travel insurance to Cuba as the cost of healthcare in the Cuba is expensive.

If the traveler becomes ill or injured or if the baggage is lost, damaged or stolen during the transit, if there is a need for emergency medical evacuation all such situations will be covered by the travel insurance in a new country. Without travel insurance one might face a huge financial loss.

Does the NHS cover in Cuba?

The National Health Service (NHS) is a cover provided for UK residents while they are in the UK and does not provide coverage outside the borders of the UK. It is crucial to include travel insurance while travelling to the Cuba due to the high cost for Healthcare in the US.

UK travelers medical evacuation insurance

UK citizens who need insurance coverage for expenses due to international travel medical evacuation and repatriation can buy travel medical evacuation insurance commonly called “Medevac insurance”.

The Atlas Medevac insurance covers emergency medical evacuation emergency medical evacuation for UK citizens traveling outside the United Kingdom.

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