Travel & Holiday Insurance in Spain for Expats
↓ Jump to Frequently Asked QuestionsTravel insurance in Spain — also known as holiday insurance in Spain or the Spanish seguro de viaje — from Generali for expats based in Spain. Single trip, annual multi-trip, family, long-stay and adventure cover. Trips from Spain back to the UK, Ireland, Netherlands, Belgium, Norway, Germany and worldwide. Covers GHIC/EHIC top-up for medical excesses, medical evacuation and repatriation, cancellation, baggage, and personal liability. English-speaking agents in Jávea.
For expats resident in Spain, travel and holiday insurance works differently to UK tourist policies. You need a policy that starts in Spain and covers trips from Spain. It must also list your home country (UK, Ireland, Netherlands) as a permitted destination. Many UK and Dutch tourist policies exclude exactly that. Annual multi-trip policies issued from Spain usually allow trips of up to 45 or 60 days each. That suits most expats returning home for visits.
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Spanish Insurance Law: Travel Insurance. Key Facts, Limits & Exclusions
The legal framework, waiting periods, exclusions and sources every buyer should know. We link the sources inline to the BOE (Boletín Oficial del Estado) and the Spanish regulators.
Legal framework
Travel insurance in Spain falls under the general rules of Ley 50/1980. It is not legally mandatory for individual travellers. It is required for tour operators under Ley 7/2017 (package travel), for Schengen visa applications (€30,000 minimum medical cover), and by many cruise lines and adventure-tour operators under contract.
What the EHIC / GHIC card does NOT cover
UK GHIC and EU EHIC cards cover only state emergency healthcare while travelling and only at public hospitals — they do not cover:
- Repatriation (€5,000–€20,000 from Spain to the UK by air ambulance)
- Private clinics (faster, but charged)
- Trip cancellation
- Baggage
- Personal liability
- Cancelled flights and connections
For UK travellers since Brexit, the GHIC replaced the EHIC (apply via NHS BSA). It gives broadly the same state-medical cover.
Cover scope and typical limits
Standard Spanish travel insurance includes:
- Medical emergency (€300,000 to unlimited)
- Repatriation (full cost)
- Trip cancellation (typically €3,000–€5,000)
- Baggage (€1,500–€2,000, with single-item limits of €300–€600)
- Flight delay (€100 per 4 hours, max €600)
- Personal liability (€60,000–€300,000)
- Legal expenses
Annual multi-trip policies usually cover trips of up to 30, 60 or 90 days per departure. For longer stays you need separate long-stay or expat cover.
Standard exclusions
Common travel-policy exclusions include:
- Pre-existing medical conditions you did not declare and that were not accepted
- Claims while under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- Extreme sports that were not added — skydiving, off-piste skiing, climbing, or scuba diving below 18m unless declared
- Travel against FCDO advice (or the Spanish equivalent)
- Travel during pregnancy after week 32
- Any incident before the policy was bought (cancellation cover does not backdate)
USA, Canada and high-cost regions
For travel to the United States, Canada or the Caribbean — where medical costs are extreme by European standards — verify your medical limit is at minimum €1,000,000. Standard Spanish travel policies sometimes have lower default caps for"USA / worldwide" trips that do not reflect actual treatment costs. A single overnight stay in a US hospital can exceed €15,000 and air ambulance from US to Europe costs €100,000+.
Cancellation, deadlines and the 7-day rule
Cancellation cover only applies if the cause is one of those listed in your policy (typically:
- Serious illness/injury of insured/family
- Redundancy
- Jury duty
- Home damage). Notify the insurer before cancelling the trip — most policies require pre-authorisation. Claims for any incident must be notified within seven days under Ley 50/1980 Article 16. Annual policies cancel mid-year only on specific grounds (e.g
- Emigration)
- Single-trip policies are non-refundable once travel begins
Travel Insurance for Expats in Spain
Travel insurance Spain is essential for every expat journey. As an expat living in Spain, travel is part of life — visiting family back home, exploring Europe or taking holidays. Generali offers a comprehensive range of travel insurance products through Turner Insurance, all at competitive rates. These include single-trip cover for one-off journeys, annual multi-trip cover for frequent travellers, and family and business policies. You can buy travel insurance from us in English. We explain how to declare pre-existing medical conditions. We also show how your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC / GHIC) works alongside private travel cover once you are outside the EU public-care network.
Our Travel Insurance Options — Choose Your Cover
Generali's travel range has five distinct products, so you only pay for the cover you need. Whether you are taking one trip, travelling all year, studying abroad or simply want to protect a prepaid holiday, there is an option below. We have translated the full policy wording of each into plain English — click any card to read exactly what is covered.
✈️ Single-trip (Viajero)
✓ Pre-existing conditions module availableCover for one journey — medical & repatriation, baggage, liability and personal accident — in Viajero, Plus or Premium levels. Best for occasional travellers, and the option that can cover a pre-existing condition.
Read the policy conditions →🕒 Multi-trip (Anual Multiviaje)
One annual policy covering unlimited trips up to 90 days each (max entry age 75). Best for anyone travelling several times a year.
Read the policy conditions →⭐ Annual Premium
The top-tier annual policy with the highest limits in the range, auto-renewing each year. Best for frequent travellers who want maximum cover.
Read the policy conditions →🎓 Studying abroad (Estudios)
Built for students, teachers and monitors on courses and placements — enhanced cover for minors, course-fee protection and inbound students. Also covers studying in Spain.
Read the policy conditions →💳 Cancellation (Anulación)
Standalone cover for the cost of cancelling or cutting short a trip for a covered reason — illness, job loss, jury duty, disaster at the destination and many more.
Read the policy conditions →Not sure which to choose? If you travel once or twice a year, a single-trip policy is usually cheapest; if you travel three times or more, an annual multi-trip or Annual Premium policy is better value. Students on long courses need Estudios, and if you only want to protect a prepaid trip, Cancellation cover stands alone. Call us and we'll match you to the right one.
All Generali Travel Insurance Products
- Annual Multi-Trip (Most Popular): Unlimited trips from Spain per year. Single trip duration up to 45–90 days. Medical emergency cover up to €6,000,000. Trip cancellation, delayed baggage, 24/7 assistance helpline.
- Single Trip Insurance: Full cover for one journey — any destination, any duration. Medical emergency, evacuation, repatriation, cancellation, curtailment, lost baggage, legal defence up to €1,500.
- Family Travel Insurance: Parents and dependent children on one policy. Children under 14 typically free. Paediatric medical assistance included. Significant discount vs individual policies.
- Business Travel Insurance: All standard travel cover plus business equipment and laptop cover, business money and documents, emergency business continuation assistance.
What All Generali Travel Policies Include
- Medical emergency cover — hospitalisation, surgery, doctor visits abroad
- Emergency medical evacuation and repatriation to Spain
- Trip cancellation before departure due to illness, accident or bereavement
- Delayed or lost baggage — compensation up to policy limit
- Personal liability abroad — accidental injury to third party
- 24/7 multilingual assistance helpline
Optional Extras
- Winter sports / ski cover: Piste rescue, ski equipment, non-refundable ski passes
- Adventure sports cover: Hiking, diving, cycling, water sports
- Cruise cover: Missed port departures, cabin confinement, itinerary change
- Pre-existing medical conditions: Declaration and cover for existing conditions
- Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR): Enhanced cancellation cover for any reason
- Golf cover: Golf equipment, hole-in-one, non-refundable green fees
How to Get a Quote
We make getting a quote simple and fast.
- Call or email us — ring 966 461 625 or email info@turnerinsurance.es. Our English-speaking team is available Monday to Friday, 09:30–15:00.
- Tell us your situation — we will ask a few quick questions about what you need to cover, your age, location, and any existing policies you hold.
- We compare options — as authorised Generali agents, we present the plans that match your needs and budget. No pressure, no obligation.
- Your policy is set up — once you are happy, we arrange everything and send your certificate and English-language policy documents promptly.
Travel Insurance Options
| Cover level | What is included | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Single trip | Medical emergency, cancellation, baggage and personal liability for one journey | Occasional travellers visiting family or on holiday |
| Annual multi-trip | All Single trip benefits for unlimited trips up to 30 days each throughout the year | Those travelling 3 or more times per year |
| Annual family | Annual multi-trip cover for the whole family — adults and children on one policy | Families who travel regularly together |
| Business travel | Annual cover including business equipment, conference cancellation and professional liability | Self-employed and employed people travelling for work |
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Compare Travel Insurance Options. Plus & Premium
Our Generali travel insurance comes in two tiers covering single trips and annual multi-trip cover. The bigger differences are in medical limits, cancellation cover and what's included for adventure / winter sports.
| Cover & benefit | PlusMost popular | PremiumFull cover |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency medical expenses abroad | ✓ | ✓ |
| Emergency dental treatment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Medical repatriation to Spain or home country | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24/7 multilingual emergency line | ✓ | ✓ |
| Personal liability abroad | ✓ | ✓ |
| Personal accident cover | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lost or stolen luggage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Trip cancellation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Trip interruption / curtailment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Travel delay compensation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Delayed luggage allowance | ✓ | ✓ |
| Missed connection / rebooking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Legal assistance abroad | ✓ | ✓ |
| Single trip option | ✓ | ✓ |
| Annual multi-trip option | ✓ | ✓ |
| Family / couple cover | ✓ | ✓ |
| COVID-19 medical & cancellation cover | ✓ | ✓ |
| Adventure & outdoor sports | ADD-ON | ✓ |
| Winter sports (ski / snowboard) | ADD-ON | ✓ |
| Pre-existing medical condition cover | ADD-ON | ADD-ON |
| Cruise / hijack extension | — | ADD-ON |
| Rental car excess waiver | ADD-ON | ✓ |
⚠️ Indicative comparison only. Generali completed its acquisition of Liberty Seguros in January 2024 and finalised the legal integration in November 2025 — both ranges now operate under Generali España de Seguros y Reaseguros. Specific limits, excesses and add-on availability vary by policy, vehicle, property and individual circumstance. Contact our team for a tailored quote and the latest schedule of cover.
Approximate Travel Insurance Pricing
Indicative premiums for a Spanish-resident traveller aged under 65, no pre-existing conditions:
- Up to 31 days, Europe & Mediterranean
- €500,000 medical cover
- Cancellation up to €2,500
- Lost baggage
- Personal liability
- Unlimited trips up to 45 days each
- €1m medical cover
- Cancellation up to €5,000
- Personal effects + electronics
- Best value for 3+ trips/year
- Worldwide including USA / Canada
- €2m medical cover
- Cancellation up to €10,000
- Cruise cover available
- Premium baggage limits
Prices shown are typical Spanish market starting points and depend on age, area, cover level and your individual circumstances. Contact us for a free personalised quote. Pre-existing conditions, ages 65+ and adventure activities (skiing, diving, motorcycling) increase premiums.
Frequently Asked Questions. Travel Insurance in Spain
These are the most common questions we receive.
These are the most common questions from British, Irish, Dutch and Northern-European residents in Spain about travel and holiday insurance — particularly post-Brexit, when the rules around UK trips and EU travel changed.
More questions? Contact us for free English-speaking advice — or call 966 461 625.
How This Compares to the Competition
Honest comparisons help you make an informed choice. These figures are typical Spanish-market starting points and depend on age, area, cover level and individual circumstances.
Generali Viaje vs a budget online policy and Allianz Travel
How Generali's travel insurance compares to a typical budget online travel policy and Allianz Travel.
| Feature | Generali Viaje | Budget online policy | Allianz Travel Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-trip + annual multi-trip | Both | Single trip only | Both |
| Medical expense limit | Up to €600,000 worldwide | Up to €100,000 | Up to €1,000,000 |
| USA / Canada cover available | Yes | Often excluded | Yes |
| Trip cancellation cover | Up to €3,000 | Up to €1,000 | Up to €4,000 |
| Baggage cover | Up to €1,500 | Up to €600 | Up to €2,000 |
| Adventure / ski / sports | Optional add-on | Not available | Optional add-on |
| English claims handling | Yes via Turner Insurance | Online portal only | Yes |
| Annual multi-trip premium (family) | ~€220–€340/year | ~€110–€180/year | ~€280–€420/year |
Comparisons are based on publicly available product literature and our experience placing policies across the Spanish market. Premium estimates assume a healthy applicant on the Costa Blanca with no significant claims history. Contact us for a personalised, like-for-like quote.
Read the Policy Wording in English
Spanish policies are issued in Spanish, which can make it hard to know exactly what you are covered for. As authorised Generali agents, we have translated the full general conditions of every travel product into plain English — a guide to help you understand the cover before you buy (the original Spanish version remains the binding text). Read them here:
- Viajero (single-trip) policy conditions — the full guarantee detail: medical & repatriation, travel disruption, baggage, services, liability, accident, and the optional cancellation and pre-existing modules.
- Anual Multiviaje (multi-trip) policy conditions — how the annual policy works: unlimited trips up to 90 days each, entry age 75, business and leisure.
- Annual Premium policy conditions — the top-tier annual cover with the highest limits and automatic yearly renewal.
- Viajes Estudios (studying-abroad) policy conditions — student, teacher and monitor cover, course-fee protection, enhanced cover for minors and inbound students.
- Viajes Anulación (cancellation) policy conditions — standalone cancellation cover and the full list of covered reasons for calling off a trip.
Sources & References
This page references the following official Spanish regulatory and legal sources. These are the authoritative bodies and laws governing insurance products in Spain:
- Dirección General de Seguros y Fondos de Pensiones (DGS). Spanish insurance regulator. Confirms registration of insurance brokers (Andrew Turner: Registry C0467B54657010) and authorises all insurance products distributed in Spain.
- Ley 50/1980. Ley de Contrato de Seguro (BOE). Spanish Insurance Contract Law. The primary legal framework governing all insurance contracts in Spain — defines duties, claims, cancellation rights and disclosure obligations.
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Cancellation rights. Annual contracts auto-renew under Ley 50/1980 Article 22. Cancellation requires at least one month's written notice before renewal.