European Health Insurance Card
Good news. Cyprus is a member of the EU, so as a British National or any other EU state member you are entitled to FREE emergency medical treatment on the same terms as Cypriot nationals. To qualify for this you need a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), which you must obtain before you travel. Please be advised that the EHIC is not a substitute for travel insurance. The card helps you get the help you need, but be aware that public hospitals in Cyprus may not be up to the standard you are used to.
The quickest and easiest way is to apply for an EHIC is online. To apply online visit, http://www.nhs.uk/NHSEngland/Healthcareabroad/EHIC/Pages/Applyingandrenewing.aspx
To apply by phone, call 0845 606 2030. You will need to provide the following details,
Full name,
Date of birth, and
National Insurance orNHS number (CHI in Scotland or Health and Care Number in Northern Ireland).
Prices
The Internet is your best bet for finding a good deal on travel insurance. Save time and effort by shopping around using money comparison websites like Compare theMarket and Money Supermarket. Always read the small print and know what y ou are packing and if it is going to be covered in the policy. Below are examples of prices for travel insurance you can expect for summer 2010. *
| Company | Premium | Medical Expenses | Cancellation | Baggage |
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£10.63 | £10,000,000 | No Coverage | No Coverage |
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£17.10 | £10,000,000 | £5,000 | £2,500 |
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£20.00 | £10,000,000 | £5,000 | £1,500 |
Consider checking out your bank for a deal on travel insurance. As a customer your bank will want to keep you happy with a good deals. Take Barclay's for example – their cover is far better than most Internet providers. As a personal account customer you are guaranteed to get a good deal on your travel insurance.
Cover
One of the most important things when choosing a policy is to check what the insurer is actually covering you for. If you planing taking personal belongings such as laptops, DJ equipment or any other expensive items it is important to make sure you are covered to the amount of the relevant item. Some companies offer very cheap policies that usually have higher premiums and lower coverage. Deals from sources such as your bank and the Post Office maybe more expensive, but they do provide the security a being a trusted company with a good reputation.
Loss of Passport
Your passport – the most prized possession when abroad and losing it can leave you in a difficult situation. The first point of action is contacting the local police – a police report is essential for the acquiring travel documents. The next step is to contact the nearest British embassy or consulate. The closest consulate is in Nicosia – a few hours drive from Ayia Napa. You can contact them at the address below.
Shakespeare Avenue
29 Mehmet Akif Cad
Koskluciftlik
Lefkosa
Telephone Enquiries: + 90392 2283861
Passport Services: 10:30 – 12:30 only on Mondays,Wednesdays and Fridays
To help prevent identity theft, make sure you complete an LS01 form in order for your passport to be cancelled. The form can be obtained through the consulate or online at the above address.
For more official information on travel to Cyprus for British nationals visit http://ukincyprus.fco.gov.uk
