Turkey is a popular destination for British tourists. Travel insurance isn’t a legal requirement there, but it’s worth considering. Having travel insurance means you’re protected against medical costs, as well as other unforeseen circumstances.
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Turkey is normally covered by European travel insurance, despite most of the country being in Asia. It’s important to check policy details before buying insurance to make sure your trip is covered though.
“Most of Turkey is in Asia, with a small portion of the country in Europe. Despite this, most insurers include Turkey on their list of European countries. This means your trip might be covered by most European travel insurance policies. Don’t assume this is the case for all providers though - make sure you double check before buying insurance.
“If an insurer doesn’t class Turkey as part of Europe, you need worldwide travel insurance.”
*Correct as of February 2025
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