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Travel Insurance

Travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families. You'd rather not think about all of the things that might go wrong on your trip, but these things can and do happen.
World Nomads travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers, to cover your trip essentials. Even if you run out of travel insurance or leave without it, World Nomads can cover you. We don't just keep you and your family protected, with us, you'll travel smarter and safer.

Buy travel insurance while travelling

If you're travelling and want to travel longer, World Nomads lets you buy more cover to keep you on the road.

24/7 Emergency Assistance

Our multi-lingual assistance team can help you when you need it most, connecting you with medical treatment and transportation.

Travel Cover for 220+ Adventure Activities

At World Nomads, we love to explore our boundaries when we travel, so we've worked for over ten years developing one of the longest lists of covered activities.

Fast & secure quotes

We make buying travel insurance simple and secure. You can get a quote and buy securely online so you can spend more time on your trip.

A true claim story

Never travel without insurance. I bought trekking insurance with World Nomads in Dec 2016 for my trek to Everest Base Camp. I came down with severe mountain sickness on my trip, and WN covered my helicopter rescue and all of my hospital expenses. They made it extremely easy for me and I am just so happy I went with them. If I hadn't gone with them, I would've been forced to pay around $12,000 for heli rescue as there was no possible way I could walk down. Thanks for your help World Nomads!

Australian in Nepal.
I contracted dengue typhoid fevers in Bali. The doctor and medical expenses incurred, were all paid within 10 days of claim, which I submitted by email from Bali. Monies were paid into my bank account - efficient and simple!

Australian in Bali.
On a recent holiday to Thailand, my IPhone suffered water damage on a boat trip. World Nomads were very prompt with my claim and covered the entire cost quoted by Apple to repair the damage. It is the second time I have used World Nomads for travel insurance, however this was the first claim I have had to make. I will definitely be using them again! Thanks for your help!

Australian in Thailand.

Travel Insurance Benefits: how we can take care of you

Trip Cancellation

Protect your trip from unexpected cancellation.

Explorer Plan: Unlimited
Standard Plan: $5,000

Trip Protection

Unexpectedly hospitalised?
Travel buddy unfit to travel?
Close relative suddenly dies?

We’ve got your back.

Emergency Medical Overseas

Take the pain out of medical costs.

Explorer Plan: Unlimited
Standard Plan: $5,000,000

Emergency Medical Insurance

Need meds quick?
Accidentally injured?
Suddenly sick?

We’ve got your back.

Emergency Medical Transport

We'll get you to hospital lickety-split

Explorer Plan: Unlimited
Standard Plan: $500,000

Evacuation and Repatriation

Banged up abroad?
Need a hospital urgently?
Medivac home?

Help starts here.

Protect your gear

Cover your stolen or damaged gear and tech.

Explorer Plan: $10,000
Standard Plan: $2,000

Protect your gear

Passport or tech stolen?
Airline lost your gear?
Bags delayed?

Help starts here.

Overseas Medical Expenses
Emergency dental treatment
24 hour assistance
Emergency medical transport & repatriation

Cancellation costs
Trip interruption costs
Compassionate emergency visit home
Resumption of trip

Theft or accidental damage to baggage and personal items
Baggage delay over 12 hours

Funeral expenses overseas or repatriation of remains
Personal liability

This is a general summary for Australian residents only. Restrictions, exclusions and limitations will apply. Benefit limits may vary depending on the plan chosen. Check the policy documents for full details.

We cover more than 150 activities you love + more

Here are several activities under each category that World Nomads love to do:

Not all activities, sports, and experiences are covered under every plan. You may have to upgrade the policy and sporting level to receive the cover you require for the activities you plan to do. Please read your policy wording carefully before you buy.

Snow

Water

Air

Land

Sports

Experiences

Scuba diving
Mountain biking
Surfing
Bungee jumping
Skiing

Snow

Bobsledding
Ice Hockey
Ice Skating
Kite Wing
Skiing
Ski Joring
Snowboarding
Snow kiting
Snowmobiling
Tobogganing

Water

Canoeing
Kayaking
Paddle Boarding
Sailing
Scuba Diving
Snorkelling
Surfing
Tubing
Windsurfing

Air

Aerial Safari
Ballooning
Bungee Jumping
Hang Gliding
High Diving
Hot Air Ballooning
Passenger in a commercial aircraft
Skydiving
Tandem Skydiving
Zip Line

Land

Bushwalking
Camel Riding
Camping
Caving
Hiking
Orienteering
Motorbiking
Mountain Biking
Trekking

Sports

Baseball
Basketball
Cricket
Fencing
Go Karting
Golf
Hockey
Tennis
Ultimate frisbee
Volleyball

Experiences

Childcare work
General farm work
Hospitality
Restaurant
Teaching
Fruit Picking
Admin work
Ski instructor
Office work
WWOOFing

All of the information we provide about travel insurance is a brief summary only. It does not include all terms, conditions, limitations, exclusions and termination provisions of the travel insurance plans. Coverage may not be available for residents of all countries, states or provinces.

24/7 emergency assistance

If you need medical assistance or emergency medical evacuation our team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year before and during your trip.

Are you in need of emergency assistance right now?

Phone: +61 2 8263 0470 or Phone: +61 2 8292 1470 (reverse charges via an operator from anywhere in the world)

Contact the team

Wherever you are, whatever has happened, our multi-lingual assistance teams are here to help you and your family.

Aurelie Menard,
Emergency Assistance, World Nomads

Travel insurance. Simple & flexible.

Travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families. Nobody wants to think about all the things that could go wrong on their trip, but these things can and do happen. So be prepared and get your travel insurance today.

This information is for Australian citizens and residents only. Always read your Product Disclosure Statement and other policy documentation to review your specific cover and to make sure that the policy is right for you.

World Nomads is supported by different insurers from around the world. This insurance is arranged and promoted by WorldNomads.com Pty Limited ABN 62 127 485 198 AR 343027, as an authorised representative of nib Travel Services (Australia) Pty Ltd (nib) ABN 81 115 932 173 AFSL 308461 and act as nib's agent and not as your agent. Before you buy, you should consider your needs, the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS), Financial Services Guide (FSG) and Target Market Determination (TMD) available from us. This insurance is underwritten by Pacific International Insurance Pty Ltd, ABN 83 169 311 193.

*The 10% discount is available until 31 July 2023. (11:59PM AEDT). Unfortunately due to financial services laws, we cannot provide a discount for Nomads from Canada, China, the Philippines, and the United States. The discount applies to the total World Nomads travel insurance premium. Discounts do not apply to the rate of VAT, GST and Stamp Duty or other sales taxes as applicable in your country of residence, or charitable donations or any changes you make to the policy. World Nomads has the discretion to withdraw or amend this discount offer at any time. This discount cannot be used in conjunction with another discount or in conjunction with any other promotional offer. This discount cannot be applied to policies sold when referred via a World Nomads affiliate link.