Yes. It is a condition of travel with Skiworld that you have adequate ski travel insurance valid from the time of booking to the date of return. Please see our Wintersports Insurance page for more information.

It is essential that all people travelling in your group have adequate insurance that covers all aspects of your ski holiday. It is the responsibility of the group leader to ensure that this is the case for their party members.

Many insurance policies including annual policies that have a ski section do not cover you for costs associated with events such as travel delays or piste closure. It is a condition of booking that you are covered by a comprehensive winter sports insurance policy which covers these eventualities.

Very rarely force majeure situations (such as bad weather or the forecast thereof) can occur and result in a change or, at the very worst, the termination of your holiday before the due date. In the unlikely instance that this does occur we regret that we will not be able to refund any portion of your holiday (unless our suppliers do), pay you any compensation or expenses you incur as a result. You may be able to claim through your own insurance, subject to terms.

It is essential that your insurance covers you for hired equipment. Many service providers offer top-up insurance and we recommend you take this. Details of this will be displayed in the shop and we recommend you read this.

See our wintersports insurance page for advice on the type of cover you'll need for your ski holiday.

This is generally not a full winter sports travel insurance. It is a sports insurance policy designed specifically for skiing. It is purchased at a daily rate for the same duration as your lift pass. (An annual policy is also available). It is available at lift pass offices in resort and many ESF offices.

If you are a UK citizen travelling to the EU, Norway or Switzerland for less than 90 days, you will not need a visa.

For more information visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

If you are driving your own car in the EU, you will need:

• Green Card for your vehicle insurance to be valid in the EU. These physical cards are available from your insurer and you should apply for this at least five weeks before travel.
• GB sticker for your car
• You may need an International Driving Permit (IDP) which is available from your Post Office. Please also check with your insurer and visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

• Roaming charges – Rules around mobile data roaming are changing meaning you may face charges when using your phone abroad, including for making calls, sending messages or using the internet. Check with your mobile phone provider about their data roaming policy.
• Your pet passport will no longer be valid. If you wish to take your pet abroad you will need to speak to your vet at least four months before you travel. For more information  visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

We also recommend you read: ABTA's Brexit Advice for Travellers

The UK government is introducing an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme for all visitors to the UK, an ETA is a digital permission to travel and if you’re not a UK or Irish national, you may need one to enter the UK.

What you need to know: From 8th January 2025, visitors from non-EU countries will be required to purchase an ETA before they travel to the UK.

An ETA will cost £10 per applicant and will be linked to your passport.

It will permit multiple journeys and will be valid for two years or until the holder’s passport expires, whichever is sooner.

If this applies to you, you'll need to complete this process online yourself. Please visit GOV.UK and make sure you have the correct documents before you travel.

If you arrive at the airport without the correct documents, you might not be able to fly.

At the time of writing British citizens holding passports issued before 26th October 2005 can continue to use the Visa Waiver Scheme upon entry into the USA.

British citizens do not generally need a visa for Canada or the USA provided that they are travelling on a full, valid, machine-readable passport for a stay of up to 90 days if entering the country on an airline that is a participant in the visa waiver programme. Passports issued between October 2005 and October 2006 must also have a digital photograph and if issued after 25th October 2006 must have an integrated chip in the passport otherwise a visa will be required. The visitor needs to be in possession of a valid onward or return ticket to a destination outside the USA. You will have your photograph and finger prints taken on arrival in the USA.

Children travelling to the USA are required to have their own passport.

British subjects (as opposed to British citizens), those without machine readable passports and most other travellers require a visa. Visitors should make their own enquiries as individual cases differ. The US government no longer issues indefinite visas and have changed the regulations invalidating these after 10 years. Please visit the website or contact the US embassy for the most up to date information: london.usembassy.gov/ or the Canadian High Commission: canadainternational.gc.ca/united_kingdom-royaume_uni.

eTA Form – Canada:
As of March 2016 travellers to Canada will need an eTA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) before they board a flight to Canada.

The eTA is a new entry requirement for foreign nationals travelling to Canada by air in the visa waiver programme. The requirement will allow Canadian authorities to screen travellers before they arrive. The authorisation is electronically linked to your passport and is valid for 5 years or until your passport expires.

Applying is a simple and quick online process and costs $7CAD. In order to apply you will need a valid passport, a credit card and an email address. The application form will be available on the government of Canada website from 1st August 2015 (www.canada.ca).

Please note that possession of a visa or meeting the requirements of the visa waiver programme including registration with ESTA OR eTA does not guarantee admission to the United States or Canada. As with most countries the final decision is made by immigration officials at the point of entry.

Canadian Embassy
0207 004 6000 - www.canada.org.uk

ESTA Form – USA:
PLEASE NOTE: As of 3rd November 2014 changes were made to the questions in the ESTA application form. This applies to travellers applying for an ESTA from now on and has no impact on travellers who already have an ESTA.

Those guests travelling under the visa waiver programme are now required to register for authorisation to travel via the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA). Applications can be submitted at any time but no later than 72 hours before travel. Failure to do so could result in you being refused boarding and travel. Authorisation is currently valid for 2 years. You must be in possession of a valid passport at the time of registration with ESTA. We recommend that you carry your ESTA approval with you. This form must be completed online and costs approx $20 Find out more via the offical website esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta.

Effective 12th January 2009, all passengers travelling to the United States without a US visa under the terms of the visa waiver programme must obtain pre-authorisation vie the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA). Applications can be submitted at any time but no later than 72 hours prior to travel. Failure to do so could result in you being refused boarding and travel. Authorisation is valid for 2 years.

For more information and to complete the form go to http://www.cbp.gov/ESTA

If you hold a passport for any other country, then please contact the US Embassy and confirm if a visa is required.

Please also note that to enter the United States you must have a machine readable passport. Please check that your passport has a barcode on the holders’ details page (with the photograph). The old-style black British passport does not have this barcode and you will need to replace this.

Please note that if you have a criminal record, please check with the US Embassy.

For the most up-to-date information, please call:

US Embassy
Main Switchboard 0207 499 9000 – www.usembassy.org.uk

Foreign & Commonwealth Office (London)
020 7008 1500 - www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/

For the latest travel advice from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office including security and local laws, plus passport and visa information, check www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice.

For further information, please call or visit:
French Embassy
Tel: 020 7073 1200 www.ambafrance.org.uk

Austrian Embassy
Tel: 020 7344 3250 www.austria.org.uk

Swiss Embassy
Tel: 020 7616 6000 www.eda.admin.ch/london

Foreign & Commonwealth Office London
Tel: 020 7008 1500 www.fco.gov.uk/en.travel-and-living-abroad/

All guests should have adequate holiday insurance cover as the European Health Insurance Card (replacement for the E111) only provides limited cover. For more information on the EHIC see www.gov.uk travellers or call 0845 606 2030. Information on free and reduced cost emergency care and medical treatment in most EU countries can be found in the leaflet ‘Health Advice for Travellers’ available from Post Offices, Department of Health Offices, GPs and libraries.