When To Purchase Travel Insurance

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Summary

• Travel insurance is an essential safety net for any trip—protecting you from unexpected events like trip cancellations, medical emergencies, lost baggage, or delays.

• But many travelers overlook a crucial question: When is the best time to purchase travel insurance?

• In this guide, we’ll explain when to buy travel insurance, why timing matters, and how to ensure you get the most value and protection from your policy.

• Immediately Following Travel Booking Within 14 to 21 days of paying your first trip deposit, it is best to buy travel insurance.

• This window is important because You will be eligible for time-sensitive benefits, like: Waivers for pre-existing medical conditions Some insurers offer "Cancel For Any Reason" (CFAR) coverage.