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Can I get travel insurance after I've already started my trip?

Updated Nov 17, 2025
Answer provided by a licensed Insurance advisorLicensed U.S. Insurance Specialist at VisitorsCoverage
Yes, it's possible to purchase travel medical insurance even after you've departed from your home country. These plans are designed to cover new illnesses, injuries, or accidents that occur after the policy's effective date while you're outside your home country. However, they typically don't cover preventative care services like voluntary checkups and screenings. To find a suitable plan, you'll need to provide information such as the travelers' ages, destination country, country of citizenship, visa status, and desired coverage dates.

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