Travel Insurance: Russia
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Travelling to Russia from the UK? Here’s why you need travel insurance for your trip, along with some tips for visiting Russia.
Travelling to Russia from the UK? Here’s why you need travel insurance for your trip, along with some tips for visiting Russia.
Travelling to Russia is an exciting prospect. With so much culture and a host of stunning landscapes, it promises to be an unforgettable trip. But at nearly 11% of the world’s landmass, Russia is the largest country in the world, so you’ll need to plan your trip thoroughly.
You need travel insurance for Russia. This is a legal obligation, and you’ll need proof of your travel insurance in order to get your visa and enter the country. As with any other trip, it’s wise to get insured as soon as you book your holiday rather than waiting to sort it in the taxi to the airport.
As Russia is such a large country, travel insurance tends to be sold by region, rather than the country as a whole. Russia is split into a European side and an Asian side by the Ural mountain range, and so travel insurance usually covers East of the Urals or West of the Urals.
When buying travel insurance for Russia, it’s important you get covered for the right part of Russia.
If you already have a travel insurance policy in place, check to make sure it includes Russia. Cover for Russia may be included in a European policy, or may require a worldwide policy, depending on your provider.
According to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), around 150,000 British citizens visited Russia in 2015, and, in general, most visits are trouble-free. While most trips to Russia pass without incident, it’s worth protecting yourself against all outcomes, as it will mean you can fully relax and enjoy your holiday.
It’s mandatory for your travel insurance to cover medical expenses – but you should be sure to include cover for things like lost baggage, cancellation and theft.
Your travel insurance policy should include cover for:
It’s common for travel insurance policies to exclude certain things. You should always check the exclusions in the policy wording to make sure you won’t invalidate the cover or travel under-insured. Common exclusions include: