What should I do to prepare for my trip?

Before leaving for your placement trip abroad, we recommend you print a hard copy of the emergency contact details for the insurance company and the policy number – it is great to have these stored on your phone, but not much use if your phone is stolen.

If you are a UK or EU student who usually lives in the UK permanently and you are going to study or undertake certain categories of work placement or internship in an EU country, you will need to apply for a time-specific ‘student GHIC’. To apply please visit the NHS website to download the application form and for further information on entitlement. Apply in good time as you will require documentation to accompany your application.

We recommend that you download the AIG Travel Assistance app onto your phone – as well as providing you with up-to-date travel information and advice, it has an emergency feature which allows you to contact medical and security assistance 24-hours a day.