Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if his Department will provide dispensation to people seeking insurance to travel to restricted countries on compassionate grounds during the covid-19 pandemic.

Travel insurance is now widely available. It is likely that any policy bought or renewed, or trip booked, after the pandemic was officially declared will not cover cancellation due to COVID-19, including changes to FCDO travel advice, as it is a known risk. This is in contrast to policies sold before the outbreak of COVID-19, which typically covered changes in FCDO advice.

Travelling to countries against FCDO advice is likely to invalidate your travel insurance.

Travel insurance policies differ so, if in doubt, customers should speak to their insurer or check the terms and conditions of their policy.