Travel insurance to Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan

Travel insurance for the Near East

Azerbaijan is a combination of European and Asian culture. The capital Baku allows you to enjoy the Old part of the city, where Asia dominates, and the New part, which is more like Europe. Zoroastrian temples are perfectly preserved here. Moreover, you can taste delicious Azerbaijani cuisine here, which has more than 40 different recipes for pilaf.

If you want to find oriental treasures, you should visit the city of Ganja. Moreover, there is incredibly beautiful architecture, many souvenir shops and cozy cafes. Sumgait attracts with its nature, because the climate here is mild, and the beaches are covered with small shells. Naftalan is ideal for recovery, as there is medicinal oil here, which cures many diseases.

Uzbekistan is known for its large number of architectural monuments, it is also one of the centers of the Silk Road. In Khiva, Samarkand and Bukhara you can enjoy the real East. Another advantage of Uzbekistan for tourists is affordable prices for accommodation and food. The capital of the country, Tashkent, is especially popular.

Turkmenistan is a country of the Great Silk Road and the Karakum Desert. Here tourists want to see the ruins of cities, vast steppes. The capital of the country is Ashgabat. Kyrgyzstan is still less explored by tourists than other cities in Asia. However, there are many natural and historical monuments here, you can also relax on the beach, get healthy and go skiing. Here are the Tan Shan mountains, the Pamir ranges, Lake Issyk-Kul and beautiful forests. Cities such as Bishkek, Naryn, Osh, Talas are especially popular. Turkmenistan is located nearby, which also has something to offer tourists.

Tajikistan is visited by many tourists from the CIS countries every year, as there are many different ancient monuments here. The Pamir Mountains and Communism Peak are ideal for climbing, and there are also healing thermal springs here. The capital Dushanbe is always ready to welcome tourists.

Why do you need insurance when traveling to Azerbaijan and Tajikistan?

First of all, you need to understand that when traveling to these countries, you must have an insurance policy with you. The minimum amount that the policy must cover is 30 thousand euros, and it can be increased if desired. In addition, a travel policy allows you to significantly save money. In other countries, tourists can receive medical services exclusively for a certain fee. If you have a policy, you will not have to pay for medical services, since they will be covered by the insurer. However, if the policy is not available, all costs are borne by the tourist.

What does a travel policy cover?

Medical insurance in Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan and other countries of the Near East covers only medical expenses for:

• Calling a specialist;
• Outpatient and inpatient treatment;
• Transportation to the hospital;
• Transportation to the homeland if necessary;
• Purchase of medications prescribed by a doctor.

The standard policy does not include treatment for chronic diseases and injuries that occurred before purchasing the policy. The insurance also does not cover treatment for sexually transmitted diseases, as well as mental illnesses and injuries. In addition, the standard policy can be expanded with additional options, including accident insurance, a policy for sports and active recreation, helicopter evacuation, treatment of chronic diseases, insurance against non-departure, and property insurance.

What should you be afraid of in these countries?

Azerbaijan is a safe CIS country, the crime rate in the country is the lowest among other CIS countries. You also don't have to worry about the presence of various poisonous animals and snakes here. The only thing is that there may be snakes in the mountains, but they are not poisonous.

In Tajikistan, you should be wary of mosquito bites, as they carry malaria. For this reason, it is recommended to take repellents in the southern regions of the country. It is advisable that the hotel has mosquito nets on the windows.

In Turkmenistan, you need to be careful in the desert, as there are poisonous snakes and arthropods here. The peak of activity of tarantulas and some dangerous snakes falls on May-October. During this period, it is best to refrain from visiting the desert.

Cost of a policy for Central Asian countries

Prices are affected by many factors, including the duration of the trip, the age of the insured, the country of travel, the number of additional risks, etc. To calculate the cost of insurance, you need to use a price calculation calculator. To do this, you need to enter some data, after which the cost of the policy will be displayed to you. Moreover, you can order tour insurance to Azerbaijan online, which will take you no more than 5 minutes.