Initially, when you decide to take time-off outside the UK, your car insurance provides a cover for up to 30 days, as this is a legal requirement Whether you decide to travel for a break with your family or long holidays period to visit a country, staying abroad and covered is now a challenge as many insurers make it difficult to obtain.
A level of third cover is required in most of the European countries. Therefore, a local policy needs to be applied on your car. It is automatically delivered to people working in areas such as ex-pat business people, diplomats, charities or religious orders.
For people who cannot prove that they belong to one of these professional bodies, the need to go shopping and keep a permanent eye on the different deals offered on the market, will be highly recommended.
However, as travelling abroad for holidays is a popular option nowadays, many insurers have specific contracts which can include a full coverage in EU countries. In that case, your car and yourself are covered as if you were in the UK.
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