Thinking of taking out cancellation insurance? No-one is immune from unforeseen events beyond their control. Your chosen airline doesn't reimburse your plane tickets following a change of programme? Your visa is not granted? Flight cancellation may be covered by your cancellation insurance. Pay close attention to the reasons for cancellation to make sure you are properly covered.
What is cancellation insurance?
Holiday cancellation insurance provides for the reimbursement of your travel costs in the event of a sudden, unforeseen event preventing you from going on holiday.
What is interruption insurance?
Interruption insurance provides for the reimbursement of unused services following repatriation or early return while you were at your holiday destination.
Reimbursement will be based on the number of days of travel not taken.
Why take out cancellation insurance?
A cancellation insurance policy guarantees that you will be reimbursed for your entire stay if your trip is cancelled:
Your travel tickets
Accommodation costs (hotel or holiday rental)
Activity fees
How much does cancellation insurance cost?
Based on the price of your trip and not the length of your stay, AVI offers you appropriate cover limit.
When does my cancellation insurance cover take effect? Your cancellation insurance takes effect on the day you pay for your contract. If you would like a quote: CLICK HEREDon't forget to top up your cancellation insurance with multi-risk travel insurance.
If you are leaving for less than 2 months : Discover the Multirisks Insurance
If you are leaving for more than 2 months : Discover Marco Polo Insurance
What are the reasons for cancelling a trip?
A professional event such as getting a job, cancellation of your holiday by your employer or a professional transfer.
Illness, hospitalisation or accident
Repeating a year or failing an academic exam
Refusal of your tourist visa
Theft of your identity papers or travel ticket in the 48 hours prior to your departure
being summoned to appear before a court
What documents do I need to send in the event of cancellation?
To obtain reimbursement for your stay, you will be asked to provide supporting documents, depending on the reason for cancellation.
In the case of a new job: your new employment contract
In the case of a medical event: the medical certificate attesting to your situation or that of a member of your family
If your identity papers are stolen: a complaint lodged with the appropriate police station
If you are summoned to appear in court: the official summons letter