Before you go

• Get travel insurance and check cover is appropriate
• Get an E111 form from your local post office to help access health care in EU member countries
• Check what vaccinations you need at least 6 weeks before you go
• Make sure whoever you book holiday through is with ABTA or ATOL
• Make copies of your passport, insurance policy, 24-hour emergency number and ticket details

Guide to buying travel insurance

• Arrange travel insurance as soon as you book your trip to cover cancellation and curtailment
• It is important to be covered for medical expenses, personal belongings and cancellation
• Check the cancellation cover is enough to cover the cost of your trip
• Always declare pre-existing medical conditions and hazardous sports/activities to be undertaken

While on holiday

• Obtain a police statement within 24 hours of a loss: you will need one to claim against insurance
• Leave valuables, spare cash and passport in the hotel safe, not your room
• Keep all money exchange receipts to prove you obtained your currency legally
• Be aware many countries have on-the-spot fines for traffic offences

Useful links

Foreign & Commonwealth Office
Latest news and country-specific information. Tips on what to do before you depart.

Department of Health
Check to see if you need extra health precautions and vaccinations.

British Airports Authority (BAA)
Latest airport and flight information.

New E111 form information & download
The E111 form helps you obtain FREE or reduced-cost emergency medical treatment in most EU countries.

Please Note:Existing E111 forms are not valid beyond 31st Dec 2004

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