Travel assistance is not strictly an insurance terminology. However many insurance plans and policies such as international medical insurance, travel protection plan etc include travel assistance services. But these services are in no way related to the insurance. They are offered for value addition and often packed with many travel insurance services of various policies.

Travel assistance include services like toll-free telephone assistance (often in multi lingual language), local branches worldwide, advice and help through websites for travelers those who are in need, Legal and medical assistance, translation and interpretation services, passport and visa advice and services and many such special assistances that the insured would appreciate .

Some insurance providers also offer assistance for financial transactions and travel arrangements. Some popular services are travelers cheques, guarantees for reservation, lost card replacement, financial assistance during crisis and much more. All these services are offered by the insurance companies as add-ons to lure the people and attract more customers for their insurances.

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