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Travel Insurance has been made a mandatory document for people traveling to Dubai. Find out if your travel insurance has COVID-19 treatment covered.

As per the new guidelines issued by the Dubai Media Office as on 22nd June 2020, all travelers traveling to UAE must have travel insurance. Travelers to the UAE are mandated to buy travel insurance before embarking a flight to the UAE. During these difficult times, it is always advised that the policyholders buy insurance that covers COVID-19 treatment expenses as well.

As per industry experts, pandemics are a standard exclusion hence the policy buyers are advised to look into the specifics of the policy to confirm COVID-19 cover. Those policies that cover COVID-19 treatments will have it explicitly stated in their paperwork. This information will be helpful for people who are looking for a perfect travel insurance that covers COVID-19 expenses.

The insurance coverage should include the treatment for COVID-19 in the unfortunate scenario in which the policyholder is tested positive for COVID-19. The prospective insurance buyer must look into the terms and conditions stated in the insurance policy with regards to COVID-19 treatment.

In some cases, if the policyholder digs deep down to the intricacies of the policy he/she might see a  COVID 19 treatment reimbursement limit.  It is the policyholders' duty to check the details of the treatment cost and the reimbursement limits of each policy before buying one.

It is very important that the traveler opts for an insurance package that is specific to their travel requirements. It is always advised that the traveler buy the best possible insurance that they can afford. The higher cost of insurance shouldn’t be a deal-breaker if it ticks all the right boxes, it can be a lifesaver in case of an unfortunate event.

How Much will the Insurance Cost? 

Even though travel insurance is not a new product the insurance companies are trying to come up with policies that cover COVID 19 treatments as well. There are currently a few travel insurance providers who offer COVID 19 treatment included travel insurance packages at a low price less than DH50 (Excluding tax) for a travel period of 30 days. The sum insured for such insurances can be as high as  Dh 1,50,000.  Choose your package wise and enjoy peace of mind.