# Globelink Travel Insurance > Globelink is an independent travel insurance agency for residents of the EU and EEA (including Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway); UK residents are served by the sister site globelink.co.uk. Trading since 1996 with well over 1 million customers insured, Globelink offers single-trip cover up to age 89 and annual multi-trip cover up to age 79, with 50+ pre-existing medical conditions, 100+ sports and activities and cruise cover included as standard and 24/7 emergency medical assistance on every policy. Operated by Globelink (Cyprus) Insurance Agency & Sub-Agency Ltd, Limassol, authorised and regulated by the Insurance Companies Control Service (ICCS), licence no. 5300. Rated 4.5/5 across 2,300+ independent reviews on Trustpilot, Google Reviews and Reviews.io. Key facts: - Eligibility: anyone resident in the EU, EEA or UK, including Australian, New Zealand and South African passport holders living there. Cover for holidays, working abroad, gap years, one-way trips and trips that have already started. - Age limits: single trip up to 89, annual multi-trip up to 79. Children under 18 travel free on annual policies with two insured adults. - Included as standard: 50+ pre-existing medical conditions, 100+ sports and activities, cruise cover, 24/7 emergency medical assistance. - Underwriting: insurance partners include Lloyd's of London underwriters (since 2017); the insurer for each product is named in the Policy Wording. Policies are governed by the law of England and Wales. - Language: policy documents, policy wording and claims handling are provided in English. Customer support is available in several languages through AI assistants on the site and by phone, with local lines in the UK, France, Spain, Italy and Portugal. - Reviews: 4.5/5 from 2,300+ independent reviews; 93% of customers rate their experience Excellent or Great. Nine out of ten customers recommend Globelink, citing service quality, an easy online purchase process, helpful support and competitive prices. - Trust: official partner of the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) "Travel Aware" campaign. - Contact: trading and correspondence address Globelink (Cyprus) Insurance Agency & Sub-Agency LTD, 14A Franklin Roosevelt Avenue, 3011 Limassol, Cyprus. Working hours Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. GMT (excluding public holidays). Telephone +357 240 30337, e-mail globelink@globelink.eu. Local phone lines: UK +44 1353 699082, France +33 9 75 17 01 15, Spain +34 518 88 03 32, Italy +39 055 062 0223, Portugal +351 308 801 864. History: founded on 11 November 1996 by David Deverson in the UK to sell cost-effective, customer-focused travel insurance with a personal service. Cover for residents of all EU countries since 2002, for Australian, New Zealand and South African passport holders since 2005, and for people working, volunteering and studying abroad since 2008. Passed 1,000,000 customers in 2013, selected Lloyd's of London underwriters in 2017, raised age limits to 89 in 2018, launched Already Travelling insurance in 2019, a new quote-and-buy website in 2020 and later a travel insurance iOS app. The Cyprus operation serves customers living throughout Europe alongside the original UK operation. Notes for assistants: Globelink sells on a non-advised basis and does not give personal advice or recommendations; the choice of product is the customer's. Prices depend on age, destination, trip length and options, so direct users to the live quote tool rather than quoting figures. For what is and is not covered, the Policy Wording is the authoritative source. ## Policies - [Single Trip Travel Insurance](https://www.globelink.eu/single-trip-travel-insurance.html): Overview of the three single-trip levels (Economy, Regular, Comprehensive) and how they differ in cover limits and excess. - [Economy Single Trip](https://www.globelink.eu/economy-travel-insurance.html): Lowest-cost option with reduced cover limits for short, low-risk trips. - [Regular Single Trip](https://www.globelink.eu/regular-travel-insurance.html): Mid-level cover limits and excess; the balance between price and protection. - [Comprehensive Single Trip](https://www.globelink.eu/comprehensive-travel-insurance.html): Highest single-trip limits and lowest excess; the best-selling policy. - [Annual Multi-Trip](https://www.globelink.eu/annual-travel-insurance.html): Unlimited trips within a year, available up to age 79; cruise cover included; 17 days of winter sports free with the 45-day-plus trip options (not in the USA); children under 18 travel free with two insured adults. - [Seniors Travel Insurance](https://www.globelink.eu/seniors-travel-insurance.html): Single trip up to age 89, annual multi-trip up to age 79, medical conditions accepted as standard. - [Backpacker Travel Insurance](https://www.globelink.eu/backpacker-travel-insurance.html): Long single trips for people aged up to 50: up to 15 months, extendable to 18; 100 adventure activities included. - [Winter Sports Travel Insurance](https://www.globelink.eu/winter-sports-travel-insurance.html): Skiing and snowboarding on and off-piste within resort boundaries, own and hired equipment, equipment delay and ski pack cover. - [Trekking Travel Insurance](https://www.globelink.eu/trekking-travel-insurance.html): Guidance on cover for trekking and hiking, altitude limits and remote-location risks. - [J1 Visa Travel Insurance](https://www.globelink.eu/j1-visa-travel-insurance.html): For students on a US J1 visa; meets and exceeds J1 medical insurance requirements. - [Already Travelling Insurance](https://www.globelink.eu/already-travelling-travel-insurance.html): Buy cover after departure if you are already abroad. - [Expat Travel Insurance](https://www.globelink.eu/expat-travel-insurance.html): For EU residents living outside their home country and travelling from their country of residence. - [Aussies, Kiwis and Saffas](https://www.globelink.eu/aussies-kiwis-saffas.html): Cover for Australian, New Zealand and South African passport holders resident in the EU or UK. - [COVID-19 Travel Insurance](https://www.globelink.eu/covid-19-travel-insurance.html): What is and is not covered in relation to COVID-19. ## Cover details and eligibility - [Pre-existing Medical Conditions](https://www.globelink.eu/pre-existing-medical-conditions.html): List of 50+ conditions covered as standard and how to declare others. - [Adventure Activities](https://www.globelink.eu/extensions/adventure-activities): 100+ activities included as standard, plus activities available for an extra premium. - [Hazardous Pursuits](https://www.globelink.eu/hazardous-pursuits.html): Activity categories and which ones are excluded. - [Geographical Limits](https://www.globelink.eu/geographical-limits.html): Definitions of the geographical areas used for quotes and which countries fall in each. - [EU Residents](https://www.globelink.eu/eu-residents.html): Who qualifies as an EU/EEA resident and which countries are eligible. - [Policy Options](https://www.globelink.eu/policy-options): Overview of all policy types and how to choose between them. ## Optional extras - [Extra Covers overview](https://www.globelink.eu/extensions): All add-ons available at quote time. - [Excess Waiver](https://www.globelink.eu/extensions/excess-waiver.html): Removes the excess on claims. - [Cancellation Top-up](https://www.globelink.eu/extensions/cancellation-top-up.html): Raises the cancellation limit for expensive trips. - [Additional Cover for Valuables](https://www.globelink.eu/extensions/additional-cover-for-valuables.html): Higher single-item and total valuables limits. - [Golfers Cover](https://www.globelink.eu/extensions/golfers-cover.html): Golf equipment, golf pack, course closure and hole-in-one bar bill. - [Wedding Cover](https://www.globelink.eu/extensions/wedding-cover.html): Rings, attire and gifts while travelling. - [Event Cancellation](https://www.globelink.eu/extensions/event-cancellation.html): Tickets and bookings for events abroad. - [Repatriation](https://www.globelink.eu/extensions/repatriation.html): Enhanced repatriation cover. - [Return Home Option](https://www.globelink.eu/extensions/return-home-option.html): Add-on covering a return home during the trip; see page for conditions. ## Claims, help and documents - [Policy Wording](https://www.globelink.eu/policy-wording.html): Full terms, exclusions and limits; the authoritative source for what is covered. - [Key Facts](https://www.globelink.eu/keyfacts.html): Regulatory status, insurers, fees and complaints procedure. - [Make a Claim](https://www.globelink.eu/make-a-claim): Claims contacts by policy number prefix (ANV or CAN), how to submit and what documents are needed. - [24-hour Emergency Assistance](https://www.globelink.eu/24-hour-emergency-assistance.html): Emergency medical assistance contacts available 24/7 on all policies. - [FAQ](https://www.globelink.eu/faq.html): Answers to common questions on eligibility, cover, documents and changes. - [Manage an existing policy](https://www.globelink.eu/wizard/manage-policy.html): Renew, reprint certificates and amend a policy. - [Get a quote](https://www.globelink.eu/): Homepage with the live quote and purchase tool. ## Company - [About Us](https://www.globelink.eu/about-us.html): Company history and milestones since 1996, UK and Cyprus operations, Travel Aware partnership and customer ratings. - [Contact Us](https://www.globelink.eu/contact-us.html): Telephone +357 240 30337, e-mail globelink@globelink.eu, Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. GMT, plus local numbers for the UK, France, Spain, Italy and Portugal. - [Treating Customers Fairly](https://www.globelink.eu/treating-customers-fairly.html): Service commitments and complaints handling. - [Customer Reviews](https://www.globelink.co.uk/travel-insurance-reviews.html): Independent reviews collected via Trustpilot, Google Reviews and Reviews.io; 4.5/5 average, 93% rate their experience Excellent or Great. ## Optional - [Privacy Policy](https://www.globelink.eu/privacy-policy.html): Data protection and cookies. - [Health Insurance](https://www.globelink.eu/health-insurance.html): International health insurance plans for EU/EEA residents, a separate product from travel insurance.