HANDBOOK  /  PART 9  /  HEALTH

Travel insurance for China

What matters

A practical policy should be reviewed for emergency medical treatment, hospitalization, emergency evacuation, trip cancellation, trip interruption, baggage loss and delayed transport.

Read exclusions

Pay attention if your trip includes high altitude, skiing, trekking, motorbikes or adventure activities.

Pre-existing conditions

Coverage differs by policy.

Read the definition carefully before purchasing.

Keep the assistance number offline

Save the insurer name, policy number and emergency assistance number somewhere other than only inside your email account.

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Last verified 2026-10-05. Procedures and limits change — check official sources before you travel.