Travel insurance is insurance that is intended to cover medical expenses, financial and other losses incurred while traveling, either within one's own country, or internationally.

Travel insurance is usually be arranged at the time of booking for a trip to cover exactly the duration of that trip or a more extensive, continuous insurance can be purchased from (most often) travel insurance companies, travel agents or directly from travel suppliers such as tour operators. Please be sure to read and understand all the terms of any insurance you may purchase to determine if it is appropriate for you.