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By taking precautions, you can travel without a care in the world.","robotInstruction":{"noFollow":false,"noIndex":false}},"flexZone":{"flexComponents":[{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"1. Make a copy of your important documents"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<p>A bag forgotten on the bus, documents stolen from a bungalow, a wallet lost – it does not only happen to the others. That is why it is worth having a copy of your most important documents. Make a photocopy or take a photo of your passport and important documents. Keep the copies in a separate place to the originals, or store everything in your mobile or your mailbox.</p>"}},{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"2. Write down the important numbers"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<p>Make a note of your insurance policies in a notebook and your mobile so you do not waste any time looking for them in case you need them. If your bank and/or credit card have disappeared, c<span lang=\"en-BE\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>all Card Stop +32 (0)78 170 170. Card Stop will immediately block your debit and/or credit card and provide you with a new card. Card Stop is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. <span>Sending a new ING card costs 9,99 euros.</span></span></span></span></p>"}},{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"3. European Health Insurance Card"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<p>Do you need medication to treat traveller&apos;s diarrhoea or sunstroke? Toothache or a minor illness that needs treating straight away? In Europe, your Belgian SIS card will be of no use. You must present your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), which you can get from your health insurance company.</p>"}},{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"4. Your hospitalisation insurance on hand"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<p>Fell off your bike? Head-on collision with a donkey? If you have to be hospitalised, this insurance covers your fees abroad, just as in Belgium. However, it does not cover <a data-type=\"internal\" href=\"/en/individuals/insurance/repatriation-from-holiday\">repatriation</a>.</p>"}},{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"5. Insurance for the length of your trip"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<p>Lost luggage, broken-down car, <a data-type=\"internal\" href=\"/en/individuals/insurance/repatriation-from-holiday\">repatriation</a> – when you are abroad you cannot call parents or friends to come to your rescue. With <a href=\"https://www.ing.be/en/retail/insurances/travel/travelassistance\">travel insurance</a>, you have support 24/7.</p>"}}]},"hasMacro":false,"id":"a7fefae3-c22a-4c4a-a3d8-fd08c6972445","localeString":"en-GB","mainHeaderZone":{"backLink":{"textLink":{"text":"My life","url":"/en/individuals/my-life/leisure-and-travel"}},"componentType":"editorialHeader","coreHeader":{"body":"Illness, accident, theft…: being a natural optimist should not stop you from being prepared. It is impossible to imagine that anything could spoil your holiday. By taking precautions, you can travel without a care in the world.","title":"Precautions: forewarned is forearmed"},"date":"2024-01-29","readingTime":3},"publishDate":"2025-06-05T11:41:41.244+02:00"}}