COVID-19 insurance for UAE travel, how to ensure it and how much will it cost?

Find out what you should be checking in a policy and how much it could cost you

Published: July 22, 2020 18:48 Huda Tabrez, Living in UAE Editor

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Travel insurance is mandatory for tourists and visitors coming in to the UAE. Image Credit:

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The insurance should cover COVID-19 related treatments. Image Credit:

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Pandemics are standard exclusions in travel insurance policies. Image Credit:

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You would need to ensure your policy expressly mentions COVID-19 or pandemics. Image Credit:

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The policy should cover Emergency Medical Expenses. Image Credit:

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If unclear, contact your insurance provider. Image Credit:

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The table of benefits should also clearly state what you are covered for. Image Credit:

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Keep your travel activities in mind when looking for coverage. Image Credit:

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Try to select the highest level of cover within your budget. Image Credit:

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How much will the travel insurance cost? Image Credit:

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Insurance providers are creating COVID-19 specific products. Image Credit:

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