Insurance is highly recommended to protect you against the loss of personal property (contents insurance) and damage within your home or flat, particularly if insurance from your home country does not cover you whilst abroad. 

You may wish to protect your possessions against damage or theft. Go to the Citizens Advice Bureau website for more details.

Comparison websites, such as MoneySuperMarket, Gocompare.com, moneysavingexpert or comparethemarket.com, will give you competitive rates from various insurers. Your bank may also offer special deals on insurance cover.

You must have motor insurance to drive your vehicle on UK roads.

Third-party insurance is the legal minimum. This means you're covered if you have an accident causing damage or injury to another person, vehicle, animal or property. It does not cover any other costs like repair to your vehicle.

Comparison websites, such as MoneySuperMarket, Gocompare.com, moneysavingexpert or comparethemarket.com, will give you competitive rates from various insurers. Your bank may also offer special deals on insurance cover.

Other types of insurance available include life, health, gadget, and pet insurance. You can find an explanation of insurance in the UK on the Citizen’s Advice website.

You can find rates on comparison websites, such as MoneySuperMarket, Gocompare.com, moneysavingexpert or comparethemarket.com, which will give you competitive rates from various insurers.