New Zealanders are taking advantage of digital nomad visas to explore new countries while working remotely. Whether you're headed to Bali, Portugal, or Mexico, it’s essential to consider the right travel insurance to keep you covered on your international adventure.
World Nomads offers flexible travel insurance plans designed to protect New Zealanders working overseas. With coverage for unexpected situations like medical emergencies, trip cancellations, and stolen devices, you can focus on your work and exploring.
Both our Standard Plan and Explorer Plan are designed to protect your tech gear when you’re on the road.
Always take some time out to double check the specific terms and conditions of your policy as there may be limits to what you can claim depending on the premium that you have paid and what happens to your equipment while on the road.
Why travel insurance is important for digital nomads?
Working overseas under a digital nomad visa offers incredible freedom, but it also comes with risks. From lost luggage to unexpected health issues, travel insurance can offer cover when things don’t go to plan. Whether you’re a freelancer, remote worker, or running your own business from a beachside café, World Nomads travel insurance can offer key benefits like:
- Medical emergencies: Access to medical evacuation and hospital coverage if you fall ill or get injured.
- Bags and valuables: We offer cover for your valuables and bags in case they are stolen, damaged or go missing while in transit.
- Trip cancellation: If your plans change unexpectedly due to a family emergency or illness, cancellation cover can help recover some of your costs.
- 24/7 Emergency Assistance: Access to worldwide support whenever and wherever you need it.
- And many more!
How are my electronics covered?
World Nomads may be able to replace, repair or recover the costs of your tech devices when stolen, lost or damaged under your supervision, in certain circumstances. Benefits are available only after exhausting other sources of compensation, such as from your common carrier (this can be a public airline, bus or train company licensed to carry passengers for a fee, excluding taxis and rental vehicle companies, and operating to regular public schedules/timetables).
Remember, depreciation and wear and tear on your gear are considered when we review your claim, and claims are subject to per item limit and a total maximum benefit amount, which can be found in your Policy Document.
In the event that your equipment is delayed, lost and/or accidentally damaged by a common carrier, you must report the incident as soon as reasonably possible to a responsible officer for the carrier.
You must also get a Property Irregularity Report (PIR) or a similar official report and make a claim directly with the carrier as a first step.
Does my travel insurance cover my tech?
Watch the video to learn how our travel policy can provide cover for all of your tech gear during your travels.
What's not covered by travel insurance?
- When you mindlessly leave your gear behind (like that time when you forgot your very expensive camera and lenses in a taxi on your way to the airport).
- Whenever you leave items (including tablets, laptops, photographic or video equipment, mobile phones and other hand-held devices) unattended, including in a car, boat, tent or camper trailer or checked in with your common carrier.
- Gear or equipment that you use for professional purposes.
- Electronic malfunctions (you'll have to hit up the manufacturer).
- When you fail to file a loss or theft report with the local authorities or the representative of the venue where it took place, such as a common carrier, tour operator or other travel provider.
Get a travel insurance quote from World Nomads today.
Countries offering digital nomad visas to New Zealanders
- Portugal – Digital Nomad Visa
- Estonia – Digital Nomad Visa
- Croatia – Digital Nomad Temporary Stay Visa
- Germany – Freelance "Freiberufler" Visa
- Mexico – Temporary Resident Visa
- Spain – Digital Nomad Visa (part of the Startup Act)
- Costa Rica – Rentista Visa
- Iceland – Long-Term Remote Work Visa
- Barbados – Welcome Stamp Program
- Czech Republic – Zivno Visa
- Georgia – Remotely from Georgia Program
- Malta – Nomad Residence Permit
- Greece – Digital Nomad Visa
- Dubai (UAE) – Virtual Working Program
- Mauritius – Premium Travel Visa
For more information on digital nomad visas please refer to the visa guide website.
All travel insurance plans are different, and cover will vary, depending on what’s happened, your Country of Residence, the plan you choose and any options or upgrades you buy. Your Policy Document will always have the full details of what you’re covered for.
If you have any further questions about what’s covered and not covered, just ask us.