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Travel insurance and mental health cover

Find out how mental health conditions may affect your cover, what you may need to disclose, and how different insurers assess applications.

Aug 12, 2026
Claims

Does travel insurance cover visa refusal?

Are you visiting a country that requires a travel visa? What would happen to your prepaid flights and accommodation if your visa was denied, or didn’t arrive?

Sep 2, 2026
Medical

Travel Insurance and peanut allergies

Living with a peanut allergy can make travel trickier, but with some forward planning and travel insurance, you can still explore the world with confidence.

Aug 10, 2026

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  • Updated August 2026