Say hola to Chile and Argentina in style. Explore both countries knowing you are covered by World Nomads if things get too hot to handle.
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Chile and Argentina are known for their natural beauty, warm and friendly people and passion for football and tango. When traveling around Argentina and Chile, you’ll find activities aplenty and natural attractions that need to be seen to be believed. Try trekking and camping in Patagonia, sip some vino at wineries in Salta and Mendoza, or go stargazing in the Atacama Desert (the driest place on Earth outside of the poles).
No matter your plans, consider travel insurance to protect yourself and your belongings against unforeseen circumstances.
With World Nomads, you can buy travel insurance when you book your trip from home or while you're already traveling around Chile and Argentina. Our plans offer coverage (up to the benefit limits) for:
Make sure you’ve selected the right travel insurance plan for your specific needs. We offer two types of plans, Standard and Explorer, depending on the amount of coverage and range of activities you need.
Chile and Argentina offer outdoor adventures for all types and ages of travelers. Some highlights include:
World Nomads offers travel insurance coverage for more than 150 adventure activities and sports. Your plan may have specific conditions, for example, height limits for trekking and depth limits for SCUBA. Check our activities list in this article and read your full policy wording. If you have any questions, please reach out.
Argentina and Chile are amongst the most-visited adventure travel destinations in the world. Despite your best efforts to stay safe and well, injuries and illnesses can happen. Travel insurance can help if you get injured or sick and need urgent medical assistance.
Our 24/7 Emergency Assistance Team can get you help on the ground when you’re injured or sick, whether you need to visit a doctor or need an ambulance transfer to a hospital that can treat your condition.
Get in touch with the emergency assistance team before undergoing any medical treatment; you may need pre-authorization before undergoing medical procedures or where medical evacuation is required.
While Chile and Argentina are considered relatively safe tourist destinations, petty thieves and pickpockets frequent some of the most popular tourist hotpots like La Boca, and other parts of major cities like Buenos Aires and Santiago. When in crowded areas in any Chilean or Argentinian city, always maintain a sense of awareness of your surroundings.
The safety precautions you should take in Argentina and Chile are essentially the same as anywhere else: don’t take unlicensed taxis, don’t wander around alone at night, and avoid calling too much attention to yourself, including wearing flashy jewelry.
Motorcycle robberies - called ‘motochorro’ in Argentina – are common. This is where two people on a motorcycle grab your bag or whatever is in your hand as they pass you and take off.
In Chile, large-scale demonstrations sometimes occur in Santiago and other cities. Demonstrations can take place with little or no notice, and often result in disruptions to transportation, including service on public buses and the Santiago Metro.
It’s important to keep a close eye on your belongings at all times while you are traveling. A backpack stolen from an unlocked car or a phone left unattended then stolen from a public bathroom are not likely to be covered. If you have been the victim of theft, you’ll need to report it to the local police or relevant authority as soon as possible.
Traveler tip: make copies of all key documents you’ll be traveling with – passport, ID, travel insurance, receipts, vouchers, addresses, transportation tickets – and keep them separate from the originals while abroad so you’ll have backups and proof of purchase if anything happens.
Here are some of the things we don't provide cover for:
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This is a summary of coverage only. Travel insurance has terms, conditions, limits and exclusions. Read your chosen policy carefully, and please reach out if you have any questions about what’s covered and what’s not. We’re happy to help.
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Contact the teamFrom Old Town Quito to the magnificent Galapagos, Ecuador has plenty to explore. Make sure you're covered.
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Ecuador is rich in culture, with historic cities, spectacular scenery and countless opportunities to get active. Exploring Ecuador's UNESCO historic centers in Quito and Cuenca, kayaking through the Amazon and hiking the Andes are all great ways to experience this country. American travelers often consider the biodiverse Galapagos Islands to be the trip of a lifetime.
Emergencies can affect even the best-planned trip: natural disasters, strikes, unexpected illness and theft are just a few things that can derail your travels. You should consider travel insurance in case you need to recover losses resulting from unforeseeable events.
World Nomads may provide coverage (up to the policy benefit limits) for:
A travel insurance plan that includes trip cancellation and interruption coverage can help protect your trip investment; baggage coverage can help you recoup some costs in case of bag delay or loss; and emergency medical can help if you get sick or injured while on the road.
World Nomads offers two plans to choose from: a Standard Plan and an Explorer Plan. The Standard Plan includes a range of benefits such as overseas emergency medical, baggage delay, trip cancellation and coverage for more than 150 activities. Our Explorer plan includes everything in the Standard and offers some additional benefits along with higher benefit limits. Travel insurance does not cover everything so be sure to read your policy wording to make sure it meets your needs.
World Nomads Travel Insurance may cover trip cancellation due to unforeseen circumstances. If there’s a death in your immediate family, or if you or a close family member becomes sick or injured and a doctor says you can’t travel to Ecuador, travel insurance may reimburse any non-refundable, prepaid trip arrangements.
While you’re on the road, a World Nomads policy can provide important benefits. If you need to cut your trip short due to an emergency back home, your trip interruption benefits may reimburse the costs for your return trip home plus any forfeited prepaid, unused, non-refundable trip expenses up to the limits shown in your policy documents.
For example, if you paid in advance and hired a naturalist for a private tour in the Galapagos, and you have to depart for a covered reason, you may be reimbursed for this non-refundable and unused trip expense.
When filing a claim for either cancellation or interruption, you will need to submit documentation for all non-refundable, prepaid trip costs and associated expenses.
Your American health insurance is unlikely to be accepted in Ecuador. If you become sick or suffer an accidental injury while traveling in Ecuador without overseas travel coverage, any emergency medical or dental costs (or even worse, emergency evacuation back to the U.S.) will be at your expense.
Accidents and illness can happen on vacation, from food poisoning to twisting your ankle on the cobblestones in Quito or getting in the way of an angry sea lion on San Cristobal. A travel insurance plan which offers cover for emergency overseas medical expenses may help in unexpected situations.
As an American policyholder, you may have coverage for some COVID-19-related events. For details on coverage available to you, read our What’s Covered for Coronavirus article.
Having a medical emergency while traveling can be scary, but with a World Nomads travel insurance policy, you are not alone. Our 24/7 Emergency Assistance Team can help you find appropriate medical care and offer translation services, liaise with doctors and even arrange upfront payment if required.
Some of the best sites in Ecuador are remote. This is where our Emergency Assistance Team can help arrange emergency evacuation to the closest medical facility or repatriation back to the U.S. when medically necessary.
If you’re checking a bag, there’s always a chance it could take a detour en route to Ecuador. For example, if your itinerary is Chicago to Miami to Quito, and your bag is lost or delayed, your baggage delay benefits may apply.
Reimbursement may be available for personal effects if your checked baggage is delayed or misdirected by an airline carrier for more than 12 hours. Refer to your policy for complete details.
Lost or stolen baggage and belongings may also be covered, for example, a phone swiped from your bag in a crowded Quito market, or a bag permanently lost by an airline (with travel insurance cover being secondary to airline reimbursement).
To keep your belongings safe, use a concealed money belt or cross-body bag to hold your travel documents, valuables and money. It’s also a good idea to be mindful of your surroundings, especially in busy tourist areas.
If your bags or belongings are damaged or stolen, file an incident report with local authorities or your airline immediately. Where theft has occurred, this must be reported to the police. You’ll need this documentation and any relevant receipts when you make a claim.
Ecuador boasts no shortage of opportunities to get active, from mountain biking the legendary Mama Rumi trail to rafting on the Quijos River. Surfing, snorkeling and hiking are just a few of the activities on offer in the Galapagos. World Nomads offers travel insurance coverage for more than 150 adventure activities and sports. Read your policy documents carefully to ensure your chosen activities are covered.
Travel insurance isn’t designed to cover everything – so make sure you know what you’re covered for. Some things we don’t cover include but are not limited to:
This is a summary of coverage only. Travel insurance has terms, conditions, limits and exclusions. Read your chosen policy carefully, and please reach out if you have any questions about what’s covered and what’s not. We’re happy to help.
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World-class breaks and classic beach towns. Surf’s up! Where’s your travel insurance?
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Stoked to be hitting those waves you’ve only dreamed of until now? You’ve mastered all that Brazil’s coasts have to offer and now it’s off to the Gold Coast, Indonesia or Oahu. But an awkward wipeout or an encounter with hidden rock could bring your dream to a premature end. So before paddling out, it’s a good idea to have your travel insurance in place.
You might be a seasoned surfer and know the risks, but riding the waves knowing that you’re covered in the event of an accident makes you a smart surfer. A World Nomads travel policy for surfing may cover:
Baggage Loss: What if the airline misplaces your prized board and other baggage before you’ve even seen the ocean? Make sure you follow the correct Property Irregularity Procedures and your insurance may mean you can still head to the beach.
Lost documents: Mislaid your travel documents and wallet hopping from one beach town to another in Nicaragua? You may be able to rely on your travel insurance to ensure arranging replacements is smooth and easy.
Emergency Medical Care: One minute you’re flying across the waves, the next you’ve seriously wiped out. Getting overseas travel insurance for urgent or emergency medical issues before traveling may have been the best decision you make if you have an accident or even suffer a disability.
Transportation: The world’s best swells aren’t necessarily conveniently located next to the local hospital. Your travel insurance may well help you get from your secluded surfer’s paradise to the nearest medical center for treatment.
Trip cancellation: If you or a travel companion has an accident on the waves or falls ill, meaning your trip is cut short, your policy may help you get back home and recover your pre-paid travel expenses.
Besides wave surfing, your World Nomads policy may also cover:
Be sure to read through your travel insurance policy carefully as certain complementary forms of medical treatment may not be covered for surfing-related accidents.
World Nomads believes in providing support so that everyone has the chance to explore all the world has to offer. But you shouldn’t visit regions that have been deemed unsafe or unadvisable for travel, and you always need to be sensible and take care. World Nomads can’t cover everything, so please be aware of a few things, such as:
As a surfer, there’s a good chance you’re going to be up for trying a few other adventure sports or activities while on vacation.
World Nomads provides cover for more than 150 different exciting sports and activities that you can try out while traveling overseas. But you should always make sure you carefully read the different policies - Standard, Explorer and Explorer Plus - and decide which one is right for you.
Enjoying your vacation to the max often means making the right decisions. So when heading out for those early morning breaks:
Obviously, on a surfing vacation, this is what you’ll want specific coverage for. But World Nomads travel policies cover many of those other unexpected and sometimes unavoidable things that can happen when away from home.
You may need medical attention after twisting your ankle hiking over the hill to another beach or eating some local seafood that didn’t agree with you. There is still even the possibility that you might catch COVID-19. Whatever happens, travel insurance for medical emergencies is important as it may provide you with medical care and attention when far from home.
The World Nomads emergency assistance team can also provide you with 24/7 help on a range of unexpected events. These may include providing guidance to the nearest hospital or police station or informing your family back home of any emergencies and helping receive funds quickly and easily if you find yourself in difficulty.
Obviously, this is just a brief outline of why it’s a good idea to have some travel insurance if you’re on a surfing vacation. For more detailed information, get a quote online and carefully read through the policy options available. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.
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Picture this: snorkelling on the Singapore Southern Islands, followed by windsurfing on Changi Beach, finished off with the cultural experience of a lifetime: Dragon Boat Racing. It’s a water sports enthusiast's dream come true.
With World Nomads, you have access to cover even when you forget to purchase it before going on holiday. If you’re already in Singapore and are considering purchasing travel insurance, then we can help. Please note there are waiting periods that apply when purchasing a policy while already travelling, to find out more check out our waiting period Help Centre article here.
World Nomads offers cover (up to the policy limits) including, but not limited to:
World Nomads family plans: planning a family vacation full of adventure? Great call. World Nomads has policies that cover all family members while making memories together. Our cover includes two adults and up to eight dependents on one policy.
Emergency medical and evacuation coverage: nobody goes on holiday planning to need emergency medical assistance, but unfortunately, it happens. If the unexpected happens, we may cover reasonable and necessary expenses relating to your evacuation, ongoing medical treatment, and possible repatriation back to your Country of Residence if deemed medically necessary. Our 24/7 Emergency Assistance team members can:
Baggage and personal belongings coverage: so, you’ve packed your luggage and travel insurance, but the baggage hasn’t arrived as expected at Singapore Changi airport. Don’t sweat it. Our travel insurance may cover you for any reasonable basic expenses while the airline locates your belongings. Benefit limits, as well as, terms and conditions apply,
Activities coverage: Singapore offers Kiwis so many adventure activities to participate in: you could free-fall 10,000 feet on Sentosa Island, harness your inner Tarzan while swinging from the forest obstacles in Bedok Reservoir Park, or float through the jungle on a River Safari Cruise. World Nomads offers cover for these adventures (and 150 more) with our travel insurance policies. Simply specify all the activities you have planned for your trip when you get your quote, as you can’t add them afterwards. Terms and conditions apply.
Cover for Coronavirus-related events: Coronavirus interrupted your trip? Our Explorer travel insurance policy covers Kiwis for eight specific events related to some COVID-19-related events.
Whether you’re travelling for work or play (or a bit of both), Singapore offers the perfect combination of modern amenities and rich cultural experiences. It’s also home to one of the major international transport hubs in Asia. Which may explain why lost luggage is reportedly one of the most common issues for our travellers. Our travel insurance may help if you land safely at Singapore Changi Airport, but your luggage does not.
Singaporeans enjoy one of the fastest Internet speeds in the world, so pack the laptop for that work trip or flexcation. Keep in mind that although the rate of theft in Singapore is lower compared to other major cities worldwide, thieves are everywhere. While we won’t cover stolen items if they’ve been left unsupervised in public areas, we may cover the cost of your belongings (within policy limits) if you’ve taken reasonable care to protect them and they’ve been stolen or accidentally damaged.
Packed nothing but a bag and passport for your backpacking experience of a lifetime? Goodo. Check out Sentosa, Singapore’s island getaway, where there’s something for all ages, and once on the island, transportation is free.
While the simplistic nomadic lifestyle can be a breath of fresh air, it can also be hard to keep track of world events – especially when you’re planning out your route as you go. World Nomads keeps you up-to-date and informed with travel alerts, and if the unexpected happens, you can claim online, wherever you are in the world.
Travelling to Singapore
What can happen in 15 hours? Well…you could leave the safety of a New Zealand airport and land in the bustling Changi airport. Exciting right?!? Thing is, even the best-planned holidays can go sideways, and sometimes landing in another country can bring with it unexpected issues…which is where World Nomads Travel Insurance may be able to help.
Eating in Singapore
Got a hankering for Hainanese Chicken Rice? Perhaps a craving for Chilli Crab? Singapore’s famous for its diverse cultural offerings for foodies. But what happens if that Satay doesn’t sit well with your stomach? World Nomads offers cover for overseas medical emergencies (including food poisoning) in both our Standard and Explorer policies (policy benefit limits apply).
Adventuring in Singapore
Considering kayaking? The MacRitchie Reservoir is a popular destination with crystal clear waters, lush vegetation, and convenient equipment options. Both our plans offer many of the same benefits for adventurers choosing to kayak inland or within three nautical miles from the coast. However, if you’re considering upping the ante and going kayaking, windsurfing, or sailing beyond three nautical miles off the coast of Pulau Ubin, you’ll need to upgrade your cover. Be sure to specify these details when you get your quote, as you can’t add them afterwards.
Coronavirus cover when travelling to Singapore
We recommend you research the COVID-19-related travel restrictions and entry requirements (including PCR tests and proof of vaccination) for Singapore before embarking on your trip. You can check out our Coronavirus cover article which has all the details for our policies, including terms and conditions, benefit limits and exclusions.
It’s important to note that our policies aren’t one-size-fits-all, and we don’t cover all situations that can arise when travelling abroad. There are some important general exclusions you should be aware of, including:
This is only a summary of coverage and does not include the full terms, conditions, limitations and exclusions of the policy. You should read your Policy Document in full, so you understand what is and isn’t covered. That way there won’t be any surprises if you need to use it. If you have any questions, please get in touch.
The information provided is of a general nature and is provided for information purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice in any form and should not be relied on as a substitute for obtaining professional advice that is specific to your circumstances. You should seek advice from a financial advice provider if you would like further information about whether a particular product is appropriate for you and your circumstances.
Traveller tip 1: if you’ve suffered a theft, get a Property Irregularity Report or other incident report from the carrier so you can submit it with your claim, as well as a police report. You should also have copies of the original receipts for your valuables and any luggage tickets.
Traveller tip 2: wondering what the best dishes are in Singapore? Check out our list of Singaporean foods you should try when visiting.
Traveller tip 3: Singapore prides itself on its low crime rate and impeccable cleanliness, this standard of living is a result of its laws. Laws that you should become acquainted with if you’re considering visiting Singapore. We’ve written an article detailing the local laws of Singapore, you can check it out here.
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Whether you need medical assistance or emergency evacuation, our teams are 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?
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Singapore; the land of good times, great food, and stunning scenery. Whether you’re sampling the culinary delights of Clarke Quay, or scuba diving on Pulau Hantu island, there’s no doubt Singapore’s a top destination for Aussie adventurers.
Singapore’s widely considered one of the safest countries in the world – that said, it’s impossible to predict unexpected events when travelling to any location, which is why you may want to consider packing travel insurance.
With World Nomads, you have access to cover even when you forgot to purchase it before going on holiday. If you’re already in Singapore and are considering purchasing travel insurance, then we can help. Please note there are waiting periods that apply when purchasing a policy while already travelling. To find out more check out our waiting period Help Centre article here.
World Nomads offers cover (up to the policy limits) including, but not limited to:
World Nomads family plans: travelling as a family? Kids can be adventurous (read: accident-prone) – World Nomads has policies that can offer cover to all family members. Our cover includes two adults and up to eight dependents on one policy.
Emergency medical and evacuation coverage: nobody goes on holiday planning to need emergency medical assistance, but unfortunately, it happens. If the unexpected happens, we may cover reasonable and necessary expenses relating to your evacuation, ongoing medical treatment, and possible repatriation back to your Country of Residence if deemed medically necessary. Our 24/7 Emergency Assistance team members can:
Baggage and personal belongings coverage: the average flight time from Australia to Singapore is eight hours. Chances are, you’ll want to get your hands on your toothbrush when you land. But what happens when your baggage hasn’t arrived as expected at Singapore Changi airport? Don’t sweat it. Our travel insurance may cover any reasonable basic expenses while the airline locates your belongings. Benefit limits, as well as terms and conditions, apply.
Activities coverage: trying to decide between zip-lining and skydiving while holidaying in Singapore? It’s a tough call. We have policies that cover both activities (and 150 more activities, sports and experiences) should an unexpected accident unfold. Simply specify all the activities you have planned for your trip when you get your quote, as you can’t add them afterwards. Terms and conditions apply.
Whether you’re travelling for work or play (or a bit of both), Singapore offers the perfect combination of modern amenities and rich cultural experiences. It’s also home to one of the major international transport hubs in Asia. Which may explain why lost luggage is reportedly one of the most common issues for our travellers. Our travel insurance may help if you land safely at Singapore Changi Airport, but your luggage does not.
Singaporeans enjoy one of the fastest Internet speeds in the world, so pack the laptop for that work trip or flexcation. Keep in mind that although the rate of theft in Singapore is lower compared to other major cities worldwide, thieves are everywhere. While we won’t cover stolen items if they’ve been left unsupervised in public areas, we may cover the cost of your belongings (within policy limits) if you’ve taken reasonable care to protect them and they’ve been stolen or accidentally damaged.
Planning on embracing the simplicity of travelling light? Backpacking’s a whole lot of fun, especially if you like spontaneity! But keep in mind, with spontaneity comes risk…which is why we provide our travellers with up-to-date travel alerts, so they stay informed and safe – no matter where they are in the world.
Travelling to Singapore
You only need to speak to a few travellers to hear the gamut of things that can go wrong when flying: cancelled or delayed flights, severe weather, poor selection of mid-flight savoury treats. Unfortunately, we can’t supply chocolate-covered pretzels, but our travel insurance policies could be helpful if you need to book a hotel room due to a cancelled flight. Check out our Standard versus our Explorer plan options to find out more.
Eating in Singapore
It’s no secret Aussies love discovering new food…and it’s also no secret that Singapore serves up some of the best. Got a hankering for Hainanese Chicken Rice? Perhaps a craving for Chilli Crab? Singapore’s famous for its diverse cultural offerings for foodies. But what happens if that Satay doesn’t sit well with your stomach? World Nomads offers cover for overseas medical emergencies (including food poisoning) in both our Standard and Explorer policies (policy benefit limits apply).
Adventuring in Singapore
Considering kayaking? The MacRitchie Reservoir is a popular destination with crystal clear waters, lush vegetation, and convenient equipment options. Both our plans offer many of the same benefits for adventurers choosing to kayak inland or within three nautical miles from the coast. However, if you’re considering upping the ante and going kayaking, windsurfing, or sailing beyond three nautical miles off the coast of Pulau Ubin, you’ll need to upgrade your cover. Be sure to specify these details when you get your quote, as you can’t add them afterwards.
Coronavirus cover when travelling to Singapore
We recommend you research the COVID-19-related travel restrictions and entry requirements (including PCR tests and proof of vaccination) for Singapore before embarking on your trip. You can check out our Coronavirus cover article which has all the details, including terms and conditions, benefit limits and exclusions.
It’s important to note that our policies aren’t one-size-fits-all, and we don’t cover all situations that can arise when travelling abroad. There are some important general exclusions you should be aware of, including:
This is only a summary of coverage and does not include the full terms, conditions, limitations and exclusions of the policy. You should read your PDS in full, so you understand what is and isn’t covered. That way there won’t be any surprises if you need to use it. If you have any questions, please get in touch.
Traveller tip 1: if you’ve suffered a theft, get a Property Irregularity Report or other incident report from the carrier so you can submit it with your claim, as well as a police report. You should also have copies of the original receipts for your valuables and any luggage tickets.
Traveller tip 2: considering packing nothing but a duffle bag and hitting the hostels in Singapore? Check out the do’s and don’ts of backpacking first.
Been working hard for your trip?
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We’ve got your back.
Feeling fit and healthy? What if you get sick or injured?
Take the pain out of medical or dental costs.
We’ve got your back.
Know where the nearest hospital is?
Don’t stress, we’ll get you there quickly.
Help starts here.
Love photography, filming or sport?
Cover your bags, tech or gear.
Help starts here.
Whether you need medical assistance or emergency evacuation, our teams are 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?
Contact the teamTravel 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.
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As soon as you know that you won’t be able to use any pre-booked or pre-paid accommodation, transport or tours, you must try to rearrange them, or if necessary, cancel. Your policy offers cover for some insured events that will allow for cancelation owing to injury or illness. Check your policy carefully to see if these apply in your circumstances.
Just remember, when an insured event occurs, if you decide to rearrange your trip rather than cancel it, we’ll only reimburse your rearrangements costs when they are no greater than your trip deposits paid to date, or up to the pre-trip cancellation benefit amount for your policy, whichever is less. If you don’t rearrange or cancel as soon as reasonably possible, we may not cover any additional rearrangement or cancellation costs that arise as a result. But you should only cancel arrangements when it’s absolutely necessary.
To support your claim, you’ll need to get the following:
You’ll need to keep your receipts, itineraries and booking and cancellation confirmations, including details of any refunds received for any affected transport and accommodation.
This information may help you avoid unnecessary costs, gather the right evidence and help keep your claim hassle free.
The Coronavirus has made planning a trip harder than ever – which is why we’ve tried to add some certainty to the process with the Coronavirus Travel Costs cover available on the Explorer Plan only. It provides cover if you’ve had to cancel or rearrange your trip due to you or a member of your travelling party being diagnosed with Coronavirus. Diagnosis must be made after you’ve bought your policy, and benefit limits apply.
If you have no option but to cancel your trip and the event is unforeseen and out of your control, you may be covered for the following:
To find out what cover applies to you, read our Coronavirus cover article, which has all of the details, including benefit limits, conditions and exclusions.
Please note: COVID-19 cover depends on your Country of Residence and varies between plans.
This is only a summary of cover and does not include the full terms, conditions, limitations and exclusions of the policy. You should read your Policy Wording in full so you understand what is and isn’t covered. That way there won’t be any surprises if you need to use it. If you have any questions, please get in touch.
Been working hard for your trip?
We'll work hard to protect it.
We’ve got your back.
Feeling fit and healthy? What if you get sick or injured?
Take the pain out of medical or dental costs.
We’ve got your back.
Know where the nearest hospital is?
Don’t stress, we’ll get you there quickly.
Help starts here.
Love photography, filming or sport?
Cover your bags, tech or gear.
Help starts here.
Whether you need medical assistance or emergency evacuation, our teams are 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?
Contact the teamTravel 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.
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Cobrindo uma vasta área, o México é sinônimo de diversidade. Com exuberantes florestas tropicais, praias intocadas, uma fascinante história cultural e uma das mais apreciadas tradições culinárias do mundo, o país oferece uma variedade de experiências para quem busca as aventuras mais incríveis.
O Seguro Viagem não é pré-requisito para os brasileiros entrarem no México, mas convenhamos, nesta vida tudo pode acontecer, principalmente se você estiver longe de casa! Você pode estar surfando em uma praia perfeita ou caminhando por uma floresta tropical longe de um centro urbano e sofrer um acidente. Em momentos como esse, ter um seguro é uma grande ajuda.
Mas não é apenas nas situações de maior aventura que ter um seguro é uma boa ideia. A companhia aérea pode extraviar sua bagagem ou uma enchilada pode não cair muito bem, exigindo uma visita ao médico, por isso é sempre interessante ter cobertura.
Informe-se sobre as diferentes apólices disponíveis, regras de contratação e utilização. A World Nomads oferece as categorias Standard, Explorer e Explorer Plus e, dependendo do que planeja fazer durante sua viagem, você poderá decidir qual é a mais adequada para você.
Em resumo, ao fazer as malas para o México, levar um Seguro Viagem na bagagem, junto com o protetor solar, pode ser uma boa ideia.
Pode ser tão frustrante estar com tudo pronto, com as malas na porta, apenas esperando sua viagem começar, e então algo inesperado colocar tudo em suspensão. E isso pode ser ainda mais inconveniente se você já pagou pela hospedagem, passeios ou transporte. A World Nomads pode ajudá-lo a recuperar algumas dessas despesas pré-pagas não reembolsáveis se o motivo de seu cancelamento estiver incluso na cobertura.
O mesmo pode acontecer se algo inesperado interromper sua viagem, e você for obrigado a voltar para casa mais cedo. Se isso acontecer, e se os motivos estiverem cobertos, você poderá ser reembolsado pelos custos de reservas antecipadas, voos de volta para casa e outros custos de viagem pré-pagos não reembolsáveis que você não teve a chance de utilizar.
As companhias aéreas prometem transportar nossas malas com segurança e entregá-las na chegada ao nosso destino. Mas todos sabemos que nem sempre funciona assim! Se as suas malas se perderem enquanto estiverem sob responsabilidade da companhia aérea, o seu plano poderá cobrir custos eventualmente não cobertos pela companhia.
Você deve entrar em contato com sua companhia aérea ou transportadora assim que perceber que uma mala está perdida e separar toda a documentação necessária. Com o seu formulário P.I.R. (Property Irregularity Report) preenchido em mãos, nossa equipe de atendimento entrará em contato com a companhia para que ela localize e devolva sua bagagem o mais rápido possível. Com isso resolvido, você estará com tudo encaminhado para dar continuidade às suas férias.
Além disso, mesmo que sua bagagem apenas atrase por 12 horas ou mais, enfrentar a agitação da Cidade do México sem nenhum item pessoal pode ser bastante inconveniente. É por isso que nosso Seguro Viagem pode fornecer reembolso para os itens essenciais enquanto tudo se resolve.
O artesanato mexicano é famoso ao redor do mundo, e o melhor lugar para pechinchar é nos mercados de rua ou tianguis, como são conhecidos. Mas infelizmente essas atrações turísticas também podem atrair ladrões, então você precisa ter muito cuidado ao passear pelas ruas. Se você descobrir que seu passaporte, carteira ou documentos foram roubados, mesmo que você tenha prestado atenção, a nossa apólice de seguro pode te ajudar.
A World Nomads pode colocar você em contato com as autoridades locais adequadas e entrar em contato com sua família no Brasil para garantir uma eventual transferência de fundos o mais rápido possível. Dessa forma, você não ficará desamparado. Leia sua apólice com atenção para verificar quais itens e documentos estão cobertos.
Ninguém imagina sofrer um acidente ou ser acometido por uma doença durante as férias. Mas com o clima, comidas e atividades diferentes que você pode encontrar no México, há um risco maior de que algo indesejável possa acontecer. Se você se acidentar em uma pirâmide maia ou for picado por um inseto, seu Seguro Viagem pode cobrir as despesas médicas.
Todos querem saborear a famosa tequila mexicana, mas embora a produção seja altamente regulamentada, você deve ficar atento a variedades destiladas ilegalmente que podem causar intoxicação ou facilitar a tentativas de golpes. Tenha sempre cuidado ao aceitar bebidas que você não solicitou.
Além disso, embora a situação tenha melhorado, a COVID-19 ainda é um risco e, se você for vítima dessa doença, seu plano poderá cobrir os medicamentos e tratamentos médicos para situações de urgências ou emergências.
Além disso, a equipe de assistência de emergência da World Nomads está à sua disposição 24 horas por dia, 7 dias por semana. Eles podem fornecer orientações sobre as clínicas mais próximas, repassar mensagens para seus entes queridos no Brasil e até mesmo colocá-lo em contato com assistência jurídica local, caso isso seja necessário.
Um dos melhores locais para mergulho do mundo é Los Cabos, na costa oeste do México. Uma caminhada pelas ruínas da antiga península de Yucatán é uma aventura inesquecível. Mas se acidentes ocorrerem nessas aventuras, um Seguro Viagem da World Nomads pode ajudar se você precisar de um tratamento de emergência, orientando-o sobre onde ir e no estressante processo de obtenção de assistência médica em um país estrangeiro.
Aconteça o que acontecer, certifique-se de ler sua apólice completamente para entender quais atividades são cobertas. Coletar e manter todos os relatórios e documentos relacionados a o seu acidente desportivo e tratamento. Dessa forma, com tudo o que precisamos para entregar, poderemos avaliar sua reivindicação de forma rápida e fácil.
Aconteça o que acontecer, certifique-se de ler sua apólice cuidadosamente para entender quais atividades estão cobertas. Reúna e guarde todos os relatórios e documentos referentes ao seu acidente esportivo e tratamento. Assim, com tudo o que precisamos em mãos, poderemos avaliar sua situação de forma rápida e fácil.
É claro que há coisas que seu seguro de viagem não cobre.
Algumas dessas coisas são:
Estas são apenas uma seleção do que pode não fazer parte da cobertura. Em relação aos esportes radicais, dependendo de quão radical forem as atividades escolhidas, é uma boa ideia ler atentamente cada uma de nossas apólices para decidir qual delas é mais adequada às atividades de sua preferência. Seja qual for o caso, você deve ler a apólice do seu plano cuidadosamente e certificar-se de que compreendeu totalmente o que poderá ou não reivindicar.
While on a bus from Belize City to Chetumal, Mexico, I put my large backpack into the storage area on the bus. After I transferred to a bus heading to Tulum, I discovered that my laptop was no longer in my backpack.
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Covering a vast area, Mexico is a country of diversity. With lush rainforests, pristine beaches, a fascinating cultural history and one of the finest culinary traditions in the world, it offers a variety of experiences for the adventurous traveler.
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Travel insurance isn’t an essential requirement for Brazilians to enter Mexico, but let’s face it, in this life anything can happen, especially if you’re away from home! You may find yourself surfing the perfect beach or hiking a tropical jungle far away from an urban center when you suffer an accident. At moments like this, having insurance helps.
But it’s not just the more adventurous situations that mean insurance is a good idea. The airline may misplace your baggage, or a dodgy enchilada may play tricks with your tummy, requiring a visit to the doctor, so it’s always a good idea to have coverage.
Depending on what you plan on doing during your trip, you should read through the different policies available, along with their terms and conditions, and decide which one is right for you. We offer Standard, Explorer and Explorer Plus options depending upon how far from the beaten path you intend to go.
So, when packing your bags to go exploring Mexico, popping in some travel insurance along with your sunscreen may be a good idea.
It can be so disappointing to have everything ready with your bags by the door, just waiting to get going, only for something unexpected to put it all on hold. And this can be even more upsetting if you’ve already paid for accommodation, excursions and transportation. World Nomads may be able to help you recover some of these nonrefundable, prepaid expenses if the reason for your cancellation is covered.
The same can be true if something unexpected happens to cut short your trip, meaning you have to go home early. If this happens, and if the reasons are covered, you may be reimbursed for the costs of booking early flights home and other nonrefundable, prepaid trip costs that you weren’t able to use.
Airline companies promise to transport our bags safely and deliver them upon arrival at our destination. But we all know it doesn’t always work out like that! If your bags are lost whilst entrusted to the transport operator, your policy may cover the cost of the loss not covered by that company.
You should contact your airline or other transportation provider as soon as you realize that a bag is missing and complete all the proper paperwork. With your P.I.R. (Property Irregularity Report) in hand, our assistance team can liaise with the transport operator for them to locate and return your baggage as soon as possible. With all this in place, you will be well on your way to getting the problem resolved and carrying on with your vacation.
Also, even if your baggage is only delayed by 12 hours or more, facing the hustle and bustle of Mexico City without any personal items could be frustrating. That’s why our travel insurance may be able to provide you with reimbursement for the essentials while things get sorted out.
Mexican handicrafts are famous the world over and the best place to pick up a bargain is at flea markets or tianguis as they are known. But these tourist attractions unfortunately also attract thieves, so you’ll need to be very careful as you browse. If you find that your passport, wallet or documents have been stolen, even if you have been paying attention, your insurance policy may be able to help.
World Nomads can put you in touch with the correct local authorities and liaise with your family in Brazil to make sure that funds are wired as soon as possible. That way you won’t be left stranded, but you should read your policy carefully to check which items and documents are covered.
No one imagines suffering an accident or being struck down by illness while on vacation. But with the different climate, food and activities you may find in Mexico, there is a greater risk that something undesirable could happen. Should you stumble down a Mayan pyramid or get bitten by a strange bug, your travel insurance may have you covered.
Many of us look forward to enjoying some famous local Mexican Tequila, but although production is highly regulated, you should watch out for illegally distilled varieties which can cause alcohol poisoning and could lead to muggings. Always be careful when accepting drinks that you haven’t ordered.
Also, even though the situation has improved, COVID-19 is still a risk, and if you happen to find yourself a victim of this disease, your policy may have your medicines and medical treatment covered.
In addition, World Nomads emergency assistance team is on the other end of the telephone 24/7. They can provide guidance on the nearest medical centers, relay messages to your loved ones back in Brazil, and even put you in touch with local legal assistance should it be necessary.
Some of the world’s best scuba diving can be found at Los Cabos off the west coast of Mexico. And a hiking tour through the ancient ruins of the Yucatan peninsula is an unforgettable adventure. But if accidents on these adventures happen, a World Nomads travel insurance policy may help if you need emergency treatment, advising you on where to go and guiding you through the difficult process of medical assistance in a foreign country.
Whatever happens, make sure that you read your policy thoroughly to understand which activities are covered. Collect and keep all the reports and documents relating to your sporting accident and treatment. That way, with everything we need to hand, we’ll be able to assess your claim quickly and easily.
There are, of course, going to be things that your travel insurance does not cover. Some of these may include:
These are just a selection of the things that can’t be covered. In relation to extreme sports, depending upon how radical you want to go, it’s a good idea to carefully read each of our policies to decide which one is best suited to your preferred activities. Whatever the case, you should read your policy carefully and make sure you fully understand what you may or may not be able to claim for.
While on a bus from Belize City to Chetumal, Mexico, I put my large backpack into the storage area on the bus. After I transferred to a bus heading to Tulum, I discovered that my laptop was no longer in my backpack.
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Feeling fit and healthy? What if you get sick or injured?
Take the pain out of medical or dental costs.
We’ve got your back.
Know where the nearest hospital is?
Don’t stress, we’ll get you there quickly.
Help starts here.
Love photography, filming or sport?
Cover your bags, tech or gear.
Help starts here.
Whether you need medical assistance or emergency evacuation, our teams are 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?
Contact the teamTravel 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.