Student & Backpacker Travel Insurance

Long stay and international insurance for student gap years, backpackers and career breaks

Royal approval has been granted for the 'student gap year'.

Taking time off before the start of a university degree to travel worldwide is fashionable and backpacking is exciting and cheap.

An international ticket will take you to visit to relatives in the New World and long stop overs but cover is essential if the folks back home are to enjoy your departure too.

Industry statistics show that 5% of the 200,000 students that take time to tour around the globe each year leave home uninsured - that's 40,000 naieve, young people who saved pennies but who could be left stranded if things turn bad through ill health, accident, terrorist attack or crime.

Important consideration is also needed for the posibility of repatriation from destinations such as Asia, Africa, South America and Australia.

Direct Line

Direct Line's Discovery policy is designed for extended stay and backpackers holidays. For travellers under 55 taking extended trips from 3 - 18 months.
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Essential Travel

Essential Travel boast among the cheapest student deals on the market.

Also available to individuals aged up to 45. Cover includes £5 million medical expenses cover, £2 million personal liability cover and £1,500 baggage cover.
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Halifax's World Explorer

The Halifax's World Explorer Travel Insurance policy offers cover for up to 365 days for the individual going on a long trip. The age limit is restricted to 16 - 40 year olds.
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Go Sure

Go Sure claim to be one of the cheapest online insurers around. Their Gap Year Travel Insurance offers cover for 6, 12 or 18 months worldwide.

Columbus Travel Insurance

Their backpacker travel insurance covers you for long trips abroad, anywhere in the world.

Length of trips can be anything from 31 days to a year for Worldwide, Europe or Australia/New Zealand.

Backpacker Insurance for 4 weeks in Europe, for instance, costs just £24.75.
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Endsleigh

Endsleigh offer 2 levels of cover - Backpacker & Backpacker Plus - for people aged 35 and under. One of them is bound to suit your budget. The site deserves a Gold Award for simplicity. Endsleigh.co.uk

Boots

Student Gap year is one of the specialist types of insurance that Boots offer.
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eBookers

Famous for their online quote system.