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Trip Extension Cover in Travel Insurance Explained

Cover for unforeseen extended stays.

In shortTrip extension cover keeps your policy in force when the trip runs past the end date on the schedule. Depending on the wording it works in one of two ways: an automatic extension for a short period when circumstances outside your control delay you, or a paid extension you request when you choose to stay longer.

The full guide covers

  • Automatic extension
  • Voluntary extension
  • Practical rules
  • Single-trip extension versus an annual policy
  • What extension will not fix