Can I insure a US visitor on my UK Vehicle?
I'm a UK Citizen and own a car registered and insured in the UK. I have a friend who is planning on visiting from the US, entering as a tourist. They have a US driving licence.
We would like to take a road trip through Europe; I'm insured to do this in my vehicle but we would like to share the driving. I have already emailed a help request to my insurance company to ask if I could add them as a temporary driver, however I don't hold out much hope as they say on their website:
We can't amend your policy to cover a driver or vehicle on a temporary basis.
and
You must have a valid UK or EU licence. You must be a resident of Great Britain (not including Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man or the Channel Islands).
I have also tried some temporary insurance companies, but all seem to want a UK or EU Licence.
Are there any other options to allow my friend to drive my car, or should we be looking at rentals?
Best Answer
https://www.hertsinsurance.com/walkabout/
Cover valid throughout EU and other countries.
Cover available for Campers including Vans Cover for periods ranging from 14 days to 1 year
No permanent address needed - documents can be sent by e-mail
Overseas driving license acceptable, including Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada, South Africa and other selected countries
Surely they can insure a normal car similarly.
Emphasis added to the USA by me -- it's quite rare, many will sell this Aviva policy which does not include the USA.
The Aviva link now (19-Jun-20) opens their quote page which takes you to the DayInsurance quote page which requires a UK or EU licence
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