Can someone under 18 be covered on a travel insurance policy?
Yes.
Travellers under the age of 18 can be covered under a CoverForYou travel insurance policy, provided they are included as an insured person on the policy and meet the applicable eligibility requirements.
Can a child travel without an accompanying adult?
Yes.
An insured child or minor can travel without a parent, guardian or accompanying adult.
They must still meet all applicable travel requirements, including:
Airline or transport provider rules for unaccompanied minors.
Any minimum age requirements.
Parental or guardian consent requirements.
Passport and visa requirements.
Entry and transit requirements for the countries involved.
Any other documentation required by the airline, immigration authorities or border authorities.
Requirements can vary depending on the child's age, the airline and the countries they are travelling to or through.
What should I check before they travel?
Before arranging travel for a child or minor, we recommend checking:
That they are correctly included as an insured person on the policy.
That the airline or transport provider allows them to travel unaccompanied.
Whether an unaccompanied minor service is required.
That all necessary passports, visas and travel documents are valid.
Whether parental or guardian consent documentation is required.
The entry and transit requirements for every country involved in the journey.
You can check the latest FCDO travel advice for your destination.
If you are unsure whether a traveller can be included on your policy, please contact CoverForYou.
Important: All cover is subject to the policy terms, conditions, exclusions, cover limits and any applicable excess.