Planning a trip to Turkey? We’ve got you covered. From ancient ruins and traditional hammams to bustling bazaars and turquoise coastlines, Turkey is full of unforgettable experiences. With our Turkey travel insurance, you can explore it all worry-free, knowing you’re protected every step of the way.
What is Turkey travel insurance, and do you need it?
While we all want to relax on holiday, sometimes things go wrong. Turkey is famous for its beautiful beaches and vibrant culture, making it a popular choice for holidaymakers. However, as with many popular holiday spots, pickpocketing can occur in busy areas. Some less touristy parts of the country can also experience unrest, which could increase the risk of disturbance to travel plans. This is where our travel insurance for Turkey comes in. It can help with costs for medical emergencies, stolen bags or cancellation of your trip.
You can insure a single trip of up to 60 days with our Turkey travel insurance, including other countries on the same holiday. Or if you’re planning on going away more than once this year, you could save time and money with our European annual travel insurance. This covers Europe, Turkey and a number of other countries close to the region, including Morocco and Tunisia.
So why do you need insurance for travel to Turkey?
Medical cover if you’re hurt or unwell: Injuring yourself or getting ill on holiday can leave you out of pocket by thousands of pounds. Our travel insurance for Turkey includes medical emergency expenses cover for these costs.
Cover for cancellation of your trip: If you’re called for jury duty or made redundant, you want to know that you can get the cost of your trip back. All our policies include cancellation cover for certain reasons.
Get up to more on your holiday: Our Turkey travel insurance policies cover you for over 100 sports and activities. This means you can do more on your holiday! Plus, we have optional extreme sports cover if you’re taking part in the more adventurous activities the country has to offer.
Protect your bags: Our insurance for travel to Turkey includes cover for your personal belongings, baggage and passport. Plus, we have optional valuables cover if you’re taking away something a little more expensive. Don’t let your bag being lost or stolen ruin your holiday.
Cover for your pre-existing medical conditions: Everyone deserves to enjoy a holiday to Turkey, so we’ll consider any pre-existing medical condition; just declare it before buying your policy. Plus, we have no upper age limit.
Plus, our annual European holiday insurance even includes some countries outside of Europe! You’ll be covered for countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea, Madeira, the Azores and more. See below for the full list
What’s not covered?
We strive to provide as much cover as possible. However, there are some situations that no travel insurance will cover. For example:
You cannot cover events or reasons to claim that took place before you booked the trip or purchased insurance. Insurance exists to cover unexpected events outside of the insured’s control
Claims which are less than the excess for that section of cover. For example, you cannot claim a £40 lost item if your baggage excess is £60
All of our travel insurance policies include cover for cancellation of your trip, but there may be some exclusions. For example, you won’t be covered to cancel if you simply decide not to go
We will consider all pre-existing medical conditions, find out more about medical travel insurance. The excess and the amount of cover available will vary depending on the level of travel insurance you buy. To check the policy exclusions and what is and isn’t included, take a look at our policy wording.
The best travel insurance for your Turkey trip
Looking for the best travel insurance for Turkey from the UK? We have a range of cover and add-ons to suit your trip:
Extreme sports: We cover over 100 activities with our Turkey travel insurance. But if you enjoy an adrenaline rush while on holiday, take a look at our extreme sports cover.
Cruises: If you’re lucky enough to be visiting Turkey on a cruise, you will need to add on cruise cover. This includes cover for missed port departures and cabin confinement.
Business travel: Don’t let essential equipment being lost or stolen mess up your plans. Buying our business travel insurance for Turkey will cover you if something goes wrong.
Golf: If you’re going to be teeing off in Turkey, get your green fees, equipment and more covered with our Golf add-on.
Group sizes: We can provide insurance for travel to Turkey for solo travellers, groups, couples and families.
Choose a cover level to suit your travel needs
Black
Gold
Silver
Medical expenses and repatriation
Unlimited
£15 million
£10 Million
Cancellation and curtailment
£10,000
£7,500
£5,000
Travel delay
Up to £650
Up to £540
Up to £450
Personal belongings
£5,000
£2,500
£2,000
Legal Expenses
£60,000
£50,000
£15,000
Standard Excess
Nil
£50
£60
Turkey travel insurance with pre-existing medical conditions
Securing travel insurance for medical conditions can be a concern, but there’s no need to worry. We’ll consider any medical condition and do our best to provide the best possible cover. Just follow our simple online screening process when you buy your policy, either over the phone or online.
Examples of medical conditions we can cover include:
We’ll show you your quote, then all you have to do is decide if you want to buy it now or save it for later.
Our experts say…
“Full of stunning beaches, mouth-watering cuisine, and awe-inspiring architecture, Turkey is a destination like no other. Whether you’re soaking up the sun on the coast or exploring ancient cities, our Turkey travel insurance gives you added reassurance, covering you for things like unexpected cancellations, medical emergencies, or lost belongings. So you can focus on enjoying every moment.”
“Nice and easy to use. I was very impressed with your company’s handling of my last insurance with you. I had to cancel my trip to Turkey due to illness, and you sorted out reimbursing me. It’s good to find an insurance company you can trust.”
Is Turkey classed as Europe for travel insurance policies?
Turkey straddles two continents, Europe and Asia. We include Turkey and many other countries in our European annual travel insurance. This is because they are geographically near Europe and have similar medical care costs. Other countries we include are Tunisia, Egypt and Morocco. See our European travel insurance page for more details and a full list of countries.
Do I need a visa for Turkey?
No. As a British citizen, you can travel to Turkey for tourism or a business trip for up to 90 days without a visa. If you have plans to stay longer, you will need to apply for a longer stay visa or a residence permit. You can find more information about visas and entry requirements for Turkey here. Remember, our single trip policies for Turkey cover up to a maximum of 60 days.
How much is travel insurance for Turkey?
Turkey travel insurance will vary in price depending on many factors:
Your age and any pre-existing medical conditions
Whether you’re visiting any other countries
The cover level you choose
Whether you need add-on cover for any activities, valuables, etc
Get a quote online now to find out how much your travel insurance for Turkey will cost.
Do you need travel insurance to visit Turkey if you have a Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC/EHIC)?
The Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) does not cover all countries and cannot be used in Turkey. You will need to buy a travel insurance to Turkey policy if you want cover for emergency medical expenses.
In countries where the GHIC does apply, it gives you access to some state healthcare at the same cost as local residents. This will often mean free or reduced-cost medical treatment. But remember, the GHIC does not provide cover for cancellation of your holiday or loss or theft of your belongings.
Do you need travel insurance for Turkey?
Unless you need to get a visa for your trip, it isn’t mandatory to get travel insurance when you’re visiting Turkey. However, it will provide cover if anything goes wrong. Travel insurance can help with costs if you have a medical emergency, need to cancel your trip for reasons outside your control, or face legal expenses. You could rack up high costs if these things happen and you don’t have travel insurance. So the UK Government recommends that you buy a travel insurance policy for Turkey before you go.
Who can buy an InsureandGo Turkey travel insurance policy?
Alll our travel insurance for Turkey policies are available to UK residents. This means:
Someone who has been living in the UK or the Channel Islands for at least six of the last 12 months
With a background in journalism and years of experience across travel insurance and finance topics, Mellisa turns complex information into reassuring guidance. As Content Manager at InsureandGo, she communicates tips and insights on insurance to help people travel worry-free.
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