What length of cover are you looking for?

To help us understand more about the type of cover you're looking for, please tell us how long you need your international health insurance cover for.

Sorry, we don't offer cover for less than 3 months.

We're sorry, but at AXA - Global Healthcare we do not offer any type of cover for less than 3 months so we're unable to provide you with a quote.

However, if you're still interested in international health insurance cover, you can get a quote online or speak to one of our sales agents on +44 (0)1892 596 418*. 

*Lines are open Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm (GMT). Calls may recorded and/or monitored for quality assurance, training and as a record of the conversation.

What type of insurance are you looking for?​

International healthcare insurance gives you access to private healthcare services across the globe, often used by those living in a country for over 3 months. It covers medical care such as routine checkups, cancer treatments, serious illnesses, and surgery.  ​

Travel insurance is generally used by people traveling abroad for less than 3 months, usually offering short term cover for medical emergencies and non-medical benefits like cover for lost luggage or cancellations. ​

Sorry, we do not offer Travel Insurance

We're afraid we do not offer Travel Insurance cover at AXA - Global Healthcare.

However, if you're still interested in international health insurance cover, you can get a quote online or speak to one of our sales agents on +44 (0)1892 596 418*. 

*Lines are open Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm (GMT). Calls may recorded and/or monitored for quality assurance, training and as a record of the conversation.

Get a quote for international health insurance

Great, thank you for answering those questions. There are several ways we can provide you with a quote. You can use our online quote tool, speak to one of our sales agents on +44 (0)1892 708119* or arrange for one of our sales agents to call you back at a time most convenient to you.

*Lines are open Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm (GMT). Calls may recorded and/or monitored for quality assurance, training and as a record of the conversation.

Get a quote online

Figuring out the difference between international health insurance, local health insurance and travel insurance can leave you confused, but picking the wrong one could mean facing surprise medical bills. ​

We have created a quick guide to help you understand the differences. ​

International Health Insurance​

International health insurance gives you access to private healthcare services across the globe, often used by those living in one or multiple countries for over 3 months. ​

It covers you for much more than basic emergency healthcare needs, such as:​

  • doctor visits​
  • routine check-ups​
  • serious illnesses​
  • hospital stays​
  • ambulance transport​
  • scans​
  • surgery​
  • cancer treatments​
  • evacuation to another country if you can’t get the treatment you need locally.​
  • So, if you break your leg, and that’s covered by your plan, international health insurance won’t just get you stabilised until you’re home; it will cover you for the duration of your plan.​

Travel Insurance​

Travel insurance is generally used by people traveling abroad for less than 3 months. Often used for holidays or short trips to one country. ​

The policy usually offers short term cover for:​

  • medical emergencies.​
  • Non-medical benefits like cover for lost luggage or cancellations. ​

Local Health Insurance​

Local health insurance (also known as domestic health insurance) covers private healthcare expenses in one country – usually the country of residence. It is limited to the country or region where the policy is issued and used by resident who do not need international cover. ​

With our short-term plan, we can cover you for less than 12 months with the same level of cover as the Foundation or Standard international health insurance - just for less time.

Unlike travel insurance, a short-term international health plan will cover your general health as well as emergencies. That means you’re covered if you need to have a scan or break your leg – you won’t need to wait until you get home to get the treatment you need.

Choose any time period from 3 to 11 months and only pay for the cover you need. That means you don’t need to spend money on an annual policy when you won’t need to use it for the whole year.

With our global health plans, you don’t have to rely on public healthcare systems, which can be tricky to access when you’re abroad. If you need to claim, we can often pay the provider directly. So, you can avoid surprise healthcare bills and instead pay a regular, predictable premium - monthly, quarterly or annually.

If you choose international insurance with AXA - Global Healthcare, you can be sure of:

  • Medical cover that’s designed for life, from mental health support to emergency surgery
  • International specialist and expert care when and where you need it with our Virtual Doctor service.
  • Quick payouts – Over 80% of eligible claims are paid within 48 hours, as long as we have all the information we need.

What type of insurance are you looking for?​

International healthcare insurance gives you access to private healthcare services across the globe, often used by those living in a country for over 3 months. It covers medical care such as routine checkups, cancer treatments, serious illnesses, and surgery.  ​

Travel insurance is generally used by people traveling abroad for less than 3 months, usually offering short term cover for medical emergencies and non-medical benefits like cover for lost luggage or cancellations. ​

Sorry, we do not offer Travel Insurance cover

We're afraid we do not offer Travel Insurance cover at AXA - Global Healthcare.

However, if you're still interested in international health insurance cover, you can get a quote online or speak to one of our sales agents on +44 (0)1892 596 418*

*Lines are open Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm (GMT). Calls may recorded and/or monitored for quality assurance, training and as a record of the conversation.

Get a quote for international health insurance

Great, thank you for answering those questions. There are several ways we can provide you with a quote. You can use our online quote tool, speak to one of our sales agents on +44 (0)1892 596 418* or arrange for one of our sales agents to call you back at a time most convenient to you.

*Lines are open Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm (GMT). Calls may recorded and/or monitored for quality assurance, training and as a record of the conversation.

Get a quote online

Figuring out the difference between international health insurance, local health insurance and travel insurance can leave you confused, but picking the wrong one could mean facing surprise medical bills. ​

We have created a quick guide to help you understand the differences. ​

International Health Insurance​

International health insurance gives you access to private healthcare services across the globe, often used by those living in one or multiple countries for over 3 months. ​

It covers you for much more than basic emergency healthcare needs, such as:

  • ​doctor visits​
  • routine check-ups​
  • serious illnesses​
  • hospital stays​
  • ambulance transport​
  • scans​
  • surgery​
  • cancer treatments​
  • evacuation to another country if you can’t get the treatment you need locally.​
  • So, if you break your leg, and that’s covered by your plan, international health insurance won’t just get you stabilised until you’re home; it will cover you for the duration of your plan.​

Travel Insurance​

Travel insurance is generally used by people traveling abroad for less than 3 months. Often used for holidays or short trips to one country. ​

The policy usually offers short term cover for:​

  • medical emergencies.​
  • Non-medical benefits like cover for lost luggage or cancellations. ​

Local Health Insurance​

Local health insurance (also known as domestic health insurance) covers private healthcare expenses in one country – usually the country of residence. It is limited to the country or region where the policy is issued and used by resident who do not need international cover. ​

An international health insurance plan gives you access to private healthcare services across the globe. With AXA – Global Healthcare you can choose from a range of cover levels and personalisation options to find the right plan for you. We can cover you for a range of medical needs such as:​

  • Doctor visits​
  • Routine checkups​
  • Serious Illnesses​
  • Hospital stays​
  • Ambulance transport​
  • Scans ​
  • Surgery​
  • Cancer treatments​
  • Evacuation to another country if you can’t get the treatment you need locally.​

With our global health plans, you don’t have to rely on public healthcare systems, which can be tricky to access when you’re abroad. If you need to claim, we can often pay the provider directly. So, you can avoid surprise healthcare bills and instead pay a regular, predictable premium - monthly, quarterly or annually.

If you choose international insurance with AXA - Global Healthcare, you can be sure of:

  • Medical cover that’s designed for life, from mental health support to emergency surgery
  • International specialist and expert care when and where you need it with our Virtual Doctor service.
  • Quick payouts – Over 80% of eligible claims are paid within 48 hours, as long as we have all the information we need.