Seniors Travel Insurance

  • Single trip policies are available for up to 89 year olds
  • Over 50 pre-existing medical conditions covered for free
  • 24/7 medical emergency helpline - we’re there if you need us

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Seniors Travel Insurance

What is Seniors Travel Insurance?

Seniors travel insurance is designed to cover people aged 66 and over travelling independently or on a package holiday, or trip. Whether you are visiting friends or family overseas; your favourite holiday spot, or discovering a new destination, Globelink provide Single Trip Travel Insurance for people aged up to 89 years and Annual Multi Trip Travel Insurance for people aged up to 79.

An extensive range of medical conditions are covered as standard on all policies. You do not need to pay extra for Diabetes, High Blood Pressure and many other conditions, so long as you have had no related complications. Your medical condition will be covered if it is in the list of “No Screen Medical Conditions”.

The cheapest single trip policy is £ (based on 1 adult aged 66+ travelling in Europe for up to 5 days).

Seniors Travel Insurance Key Benefits

  • Single Trip policies up to age 89
  • Annual Trip policies available for people aged up to 79
  • No need to pay extra for Diabetes, High Blood Pressure and many other conditions - so long as you have had no related complications
  • A convenient Medical Screening Service to check if we can cover medical conditions not covered as standard +44 (0) 1689 892 260
  • Our Medical Emergency Assistance Service is available 24 hours a day to help you if you have an accident or illness during your trip
  • Globelink has a 20 year track record and 68% of our customers are repeat purchasers
  • All your questions answered – our team are always glad to assist by phone
  • 14 day cooling-off period – provides the chance to review your policy and cancel if you change your mind
  • Get a Quote and arrange cover securely online. Your policy delivered instantly by email.

Attention!

The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) / Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) provides some emergency healthcare within the EU, but it does not cover Repatriation costs, or a doctor or nurse escort home; nor lost or stolen property. You need Travel Insurance for that.

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Planning a Trip? Invest in your Peace of Mind!

Travel insurance for seniors is designed to cover people aged 66 and over travelling independently or on a package holiday. Whether it’s a weekend away, visiting friends or family overseas; or taking a leisurely break away from it all, Globelink provide Single Trip Travel Insurance for people aged up to 89 years and Annual Multi Trip Travel Insurance for people aged up to 79.

If you are under 79 years, an Annual Policy will allow you to take as many holidays as you wish and be covered all year long. With whichever policy you chose, we recommend that you select an immediate start date as this will ensure that you benefit from the Cancellation Cover on the policy in the event that you cannot travel.

You can customise your travel insurance policy to ensure it suits your needs. We offer a selection of optional extras that you can add to your travel insurance policy.

Regular Single Trip Insurance

Regular stay policy is best if you only take one holiday or are only travelling to one destination.

from £31.44

Globelink Regular Stay policy is designed for UK, EU and EEA residents including residents of Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway aged up to 84 years travelling independently or on a package holiday with a trip duration with a maximum duration of up to 60 days.

  • Cancellation or Curtailment - up to £2,000 in total
  • Emergency Medical Expenses - up to £5,000,000 in total
  • Baggage - up to £1,000 in total (you can increase the single article limit via the Extras)
Insurance Product Information Document

Comprehensive Policy Age 66 to 70

The policy is designed for up to 6 months of continuous travel and covers over 50 medical conditions free of charge.

from £72.25

This policy is designed for persons aged 66 to 70 travelling continuously outside their home country for up to 6 months at a time.

  • Cancellation or Curtailment - up to £6,000 in total; (excess - £100)
  • Emergency Medical Expenses - up to £10,000,000 in total; (excess - £100)
  • Baggage - up to £3,000 in total; (excess - £50)
Insurance Product Information Document

Comprehensive Policy Age 71 to 79

Travel Insurance policy for up to 6 months at a time. 24-hours emergency medical assistance service.

from £99.17

Cover for most common pre-existing medical conditions included for free. Get the best value for your money with no hidden costs!

  • Cancellation or Curtailment - up to £6,000 in total; (excess - £250)
  • Emergency Medical Expenses - up to £10,000,000 in total; (excess - £250)
  • Baggage - up to £3,000 in total; (excess - £50)
Insurance Product Information Document

Comprehensive Policy Age 80 to 89

Single trip travel insurance policy for up to 3 months at a time. Cover for both for UK and EU citizens.

from £135.10

Globelink comprehensive travel insurance for travellers aged over 80 was designed with senior travellers in mind and includes specific covers that is essential for this age group of travellers.

  • Cancellation or Curtailment - up to £6,000 in total; (excess - £300)
  • Emergency Medical Expenses - up to £10,000,000 in total; (excess - £300)
  • Baggage - up to £3,000 in total; (excess - £50)
Insurance Product Information Document

Winter Sports Cover

Struggling to find winter sports travel insurance? Our policies cover travellers of up to 70 years old going on ski holidays in any part of the world.

from £71.96

Designed to cover people travelling out on a skiing or snowboarding holiday with extra cover for the expensive equipment.

  • Baggage - up to £3,000 in total
  • Emergency Medical Expenses - up to £10,000,000 in total
  • Cancellation or Curtailment - up to £6,000 in total
Insurance Product Information Document

Annual Policy Age 66 to 70

Unlimited number of trips during a 12 month period with each trip duration of up to 60 days.

from £155.35

This Annual Travel Insurance plan has been designed for Individuals or Couples aged 66 to 70 who undertake several trips of up to 60 days within a 12 months period.

  • Cancellation or Curtailment - up to £6,000 in total; (excess - £100)
  • Emergency Medical Expenses - up to £10,000,000 in total; (excess - £100)
  • Baggage - up to £3,000 in total; (excess - £50)
Insurance Product Information Document

Annual Policy Age 71 to 74

Unlimited number of trips during a 12 month period with each trip duration of up to 60 days Worldwide.

from £231.95

This Annual Travel Insurance plan has been designed for Individuals or Couples aged 71 to 74 who undertake several trips of up to 60 days duration within a 12 months period.

  • Cancellation or Curtailment - up to £6,000 in total; (excess - £250)
  • Emergency Medical Expenses - up to £10,000,000 in total; (excess - £250)
  • Baggage - up to £3,000 in total; (excess - £50)
Insurance Product Information Document

Annual Policy Age 75 to 79

Unlimited number of trips during a 12 month period with each trip duration of up to 60 days in Europe or 31 days Worldwide.

from £300.86

This Annual Travel Insurance Policy has been designed for Individuals or Couples aged 75 to 79 who undertake several trips of up to 60 days trip duration in a 12 month period (depending on where you are travelling).

  • Cancellation or Curtailment - up to £6,000 in total; (excess - £250)
  • Emergency Medical Expenses - up to £10,000,000 in total; (excess - £250)
  • Baggage - up to £3,000 in total; (excess - £50)
Insurance Product Information Document

Already Travelling Policy

Forgotten to take cover? Travel insurance has run out? No worries! Globelink will still get you covered!

from £76.17

Get cover online immediately with Globelink. You don\'t need to be in your home country, you can buy a policy from anywhere in the world even after you?ve started your trip. As long as your usual place of residence is in the UK or EU.

  • Cancellation or Curtailment - up to £6,000 in total
  • Emergency Medical Expenses - up to £10,000,000 in total
  • Baggage - up to £3,000 in total

Frequently Asked Questions

What travel insurance is best for seniors?

It depends on the cover you need and how often you travel. There are several Single Trip policy options to choose from for people aged up to 89 years. Or if you travel twice or more a year and are up to age 79, opt for an Annual Multi Trip travel insurance.

How much does travel insurance cost for seniors?

The price varies depending on the cover you chose; where you are travelling; how long for; and your age. The cheapest Single Trip policy is £ (based on 1 adult aged 66+ travelling in Europe for up to 5 days).

Single or Annual travel insurance?

Single trip travel insurance suits travellers aged up to 89 going for one trip abroad. If you are aged up to 79 years and go on two or more trips outside of your home country each year, then Annual Multi Trip cover is likely to be best for you. Don’t forget weekends away and a possible Winter break.

Seniors travel insurance - check your trip duration

Ensure the policy maximum trip duration suits you before purchase. Globelink’s Single Trip Policy Trip maximum durations vary depending on age band; maximum 6 months for 66-79 years and maximum 3 months for 80-89 yrs. Annual Multi Trip maximum trip durations range between 17-60 days for 66-70 years Worldwide and up to 90 days European areas only, 17-60 days if you are aged 71–74 or for the ages of 75-79 years Worldwide 17-31 days and European areas 17-60 days.

How to get quote and buy?

Once you know what you need, its quick and simple to buy. You can either purchase online and receive your travel insurance documents within minutes, or call our travel team and purchase by phone.
Globelink website provides detailed descriptions of each policy and you can get a free quote simply by entering the type of policy, destination, trip duration and age. If you need any help please call our team at 00 44 (0) 1353 699082.

Cover for Australian, New Zealand and South African passport holder

If you’re currently living in the UK, or EU, Globelink can offer you various travel insurance policy options. We have no minimum residency requirements. Simply, tick the special box on the first step of our online purchase system. Additionally, you have an option to extend your standard cover to include Repatriation to your Home country.
Cover for Aussies, Kiwis and Saffas is for round trip journeys from UK, or EU and for one way trips of up to 12 months.

Already abroad? We can still get you covered!

If you’ve left without travel insurance, forgotten to buy a policy, or found that your policy has run out, fill our simple online form to request a quote. This option is for United Kingdom nationals up to the age of 74 years with a total trip duration of up to 6 months and the policy comes into force from the day of purchase.

What happens if you experience a medical emergency abroad?

Foreign climates, unusual foods, different surroundings and other new experiences may result in a medical problem. Your Globelink travel insurance has a special cut-out card with all the important information and phone numbers. Call our 24/7 Medical Emergency Assistance Service who can advise on medical facilities near you and provide assistance and support while overseas. If local medical facilities cannot treat you adequately, you will be transferred to the nearest suitable location that can treat you, or where medically necessary, a repatriation to your home country will be arranged including any extra care you may need for your journey home, like a doctor or a nurse escort.

End supplier failure cover included?

Even the most unexpected things sometimes happen. Unlike some competitors, our Annual Multi Trip, Comprehensive and Winter Sports policies include End Supplier Insolvency Protection and Force Majeure Travel Disruption cover as standard. So if your pre-booked holiday provider, such as coach operator, airline, hotel, car hire company go out of business due to financial failure, you are protected. You are also covered for additional costs if your holiday is disrupted due to conflict, war, or a terrorist attack. Essential if you are travelling independently.

How to make sure you get the adequate cover?

Though this may be time consuming, please read the product description carefully before you buy and make sure you understand everything clearly. Also, read the policy wording as it lists all the terms and conditions that apply. Do not hesitate to get in touch via email or over the phone if you have any questions and want to clarify or confirm any policy detail.

Still have questions?

Globelink team will assist solving any of your questions over the phone 00 44 (0) 1353 699082.

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