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Essential Travel Tips To Handle Mishaps & Injuries Abroad
21 June 2024
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You're finally off on that dream trip you've been planning forever! It’s an exciting time visiting a foreign country, so here are some tips to help you handle unexpected mishaps or injuries along the way.
Research nearby medical facilities before your trip.
Seek medical attention ASAP when you're injured.
Contact your country's embassy for support if hospitalised.
Speak to the airline’s customer service team
& gather all the information you can.
Study the airline’s compensation policy.
Contact your travel insurance provider for
reimbursement.
File a report with the local police.
Visit your country’s embassy with the
authorised police report.
Apply for an emergency certificate to get
a temporary travel document to fly home.
While travelling abroad,
remember to document everything related
to an injury or inconvenience—including videos or
pictures of the surroundings and any other
damages related to the incident.
This way, you'll have everything you
need to make filing insurance claims a breeze.
When in doubt, contact your travel insurance provider
to seek compensation for expenses incurred.
And with AIA Travel PA Plus, you’ve got a safety net against these travel hiccups.
Travel smart and safe with a travel insurance plan that has your back.
Learn more about AIA Travel PA Plus.
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