Travel Insurance For France

Travel insurance for France

France may only be a stone’s throw from the UK – but it’s still important to make sure you get the right travel insurance ahead of your holiday.

It’s easy to compare France travel insurance quotes when you search for cover with Medical Travel Compared.

With a panel of more than 30 specialist providers, you can rest assured that there’s plenty of choice and a comprehensive level of cover available. Compare quotes today and find the right cover ahead of your French adventure.

Currently planning a trip to France? We answer all of your travel questions in our blog.

READ MORE: FAQ's About Travelling to France

Do I need travel insurance for France?

You don’t need travel insurance for France, but it’s absolutely worthwhile to have it in place.

It’s hard to prepare for or anticipate anything that could go wrong on your trip. And, while travel insurance won’t necessarily cure or resolve any issues that may arise – it can certainly help smooth any bumps you encounter along the way.

Therefore, it’s important to make sure you’re fully protected with a suitable travel insurance policy that can be sorted online in a matter of minutes.

If you have any pre-existing medical conditions that could affect your trip, then getting the right travel insurance is an absolute necessity.

The higher the risk of you falling ill, the more important it is to make sure you’re covered – just for your own peace of mind.

What does France travel insurance cover?

Travel insurance covering France as a destination includes a number of standard benefits from cancellation and loss of belongings to medical expenses and repatriation.

The cover will expand for certain things included within the policy on the basis of any pre-existing medical conditions you declare with your insurance provider.

That’s why it’s important to make sure you accurately inform your insurance provider about your condition – so that you get the right level of cover to suit your personal circumstances.

It doesn’t matter whether it’s a romantic city break or a beach holiday on the French Riviera – it’s easy to find a policy that works for you.

Can I still use my EHIC in France?

UK citizens are able to apply for a Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC), launched as part of a UK/EU deal. This card will provide equivalent protection to the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), which is being phased out.

If you have a currently valid EHIC card, you can continue to use it until it expires – but from 1^st January 2021, it is only valid in the EU.

You can find out all of the information on the new GHIC card, and how to apply, over on our guide below.

Taking medication into France

Always check with your doctor, travel agent, or online to find out exactly what sort of medication can and can’t be brought into France.

However, since most common prescription drugs are permitted – as a rule of thumb, the best thing to do is to keep all your medication in its original packaging/containers with the prescription label when you travel.

In some cases, you may also need a medical note from your doctor (but check with your airline/ferry company first).

You can find out more reading Dr Sarah Jarvis' guide.

Travel insurance for skiing in France

More often than not, you’ll need to extend your cover for skiing in France. With a winter sports travel insurance policy – you’re likely to be covered for a number of other activities in addition to skiing.

This is available for single trip, or even annually if you’re a keen skier or snowboarding enthusiast partial to a regular trip to the French slopes.

Finding the best travel insurance for France holidays

With Medical Travel Compared you can compare quotes for France travel insurance to find the best deal for you.

However, besides getting a good deal – you also want the right level of cover. We’d always prioritise what’s included within the policy itself over its price.

You never know if or when you’ll need to make a claim, so getting that part right is important.

Simply let us know the dates you’re travelling on and any pre-existing conditions you might have, and we’ll provide you access to insurance from a number of providers.