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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 health insurance has been made compulsory for UAE tourists and visitors — Travel insurance is mandatory for tourists and visitors coming in to the UAE. Image Credit:

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Planning to travel to the UAE? You need travel insurance covering COVID-19 — The insurance should cover COVID-19 related treatments. Image Credit:

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does your travel insurance cover COVID-19? — Image Credit:

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pandemics are a standard exclusion in travel insurance policies — Pandemics are standard exclusions in travel insurance policies. Image Credit:

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a policy would require to expressly state that it covers COVID-19 or pandemics. — You would need to ensure your policy expressly mentions COVID-19 or pandemics. Image Credit:

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Policy should clearly mention COVID-19 — Image Credit:

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COVID-19 travel insurance — Image Credit:

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treatment under 'Emergency Medical Expenses' should be covered — The policy should cover Emergency Medical Expenses. Image Credit:

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COVID-19 travel insurance — Image Credit:

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If your policy wording is unclear, check with insurance provider — If unclear, contact your insurance provider. Image Credit:

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

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COVID-19 travel insurance — Keep your travel activities in mind when looking for coverage. Image Credit:

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Most travel insurance will also cover cancellation and/or curtailment of trip — Image Credit:

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opt for the highest level of cover you can afford — Try to select the highest level of cover within your budget. Image Credit:

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include travel plans — Image Credit:

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How much will the insurance cost? — How much will the travel insurance cost? Image Credit:

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Can start from Dh47 to Dh200 — Insurance providers are creating COVID-19 specific products. Image Credit:

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coverage limit Dh150,000 — Image Credit:

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