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Make your claim online 24/7
Having been on the road for long periods ourselves, we know that waiting until you get home to lodge a claim isn’t always ideal. World Nomads gives you the freedom to claim from wherever you are and whenever you like, so you can keep travelling.
Get a quote 24/7
With World Nomads you can get an instant quote anytime, anywhere, before you leave home or while you’re on the road.
Be prepared when you claim.
- Injury or illness? Call the Emergency Assistance team.
- Scan your receipts before your leave, just in case.
- If an airline loses your gear, tell them straight away, fill in their paperwork and keep a copy.
- Theft? Report it to the police as soon as possible.
- See what refunds you can get first from your transport or accommodation providers.
How to make a claim in 5 easy steps
1. Sh!t happens
Don’t panic, if it’s an emergency get help and document everything. Keep your policy number and local phone number handy if you need to call Emergency Assistance.
2. Start a claim
Login to your member account or create a free account to start your claim online. Not a member? Contact our service team who will assist. Nomads tip: Take this time to reread your policy to check your coverage.
3. Who, what, when, how much
Answer the questions relevant to your claim and save your draft. Gather any documents you need to submit with your claim.
4. Upload & click send
Upload your documents, enter your bank details and click the declaration to finish the claim. Be on the lookout for an email confirmation.
5. Keep calm & travel on
The claims team will be in touch if they need more information; and will let you know their decision as quickly as possible. Need ideas while you wait? Plan your next adventure with World Nomads guides, traveler stories and podcasts.
How do I make a claim on my travel insurance?
Learn more about how make a claim by watching this video.
Your top claims related questions answered
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The claims process for World Nomads was painless and really intuitive.
I was pickpocketed while in Mexico City and had my recently new iPhone 6S stolen, as well as my credit card and driver’s license. The claims process for World Nomads was painless and really intuitive, logging everything online. The resolution was extremely fair and would be happy to recommend World Nomads to anyone.
Travel Insurance Benefits: how we can take care of you
Trip Cancellation
Been working hard for your trip?
We'll work hard to protect it.
Trip Protection
- Unexpectedly hospitalised?
- Travel buddy unfit to travel?
- Close relative suddenly dies?
We’ve got your back.
Emergency Medical Expenses
Feeling fit and healthy? What if you get sick or injured?
Take the pain out of medical or dental costs.
Emergency Medical Insurance
- Need meds quick?
- Accidentally injured?
- Suddenly sick?
We’ve got your back.
Emergency Medical Transportation
Know where the nearest hospital is?
Don’t stress, we’ll get you there quickly.
Evacuation and Repatriation
- Banged up abroad?
- Need a hospital urgently?
- Medivac home?
Help starts here.
Protect your gear
Love photography, filming or sport?
Cover your bags, tech or gear.
Protect your gear
- Passport or tech stolen?
- Airline lost your gear?
- Bags delayed?
Help starts here.
- Emergency Overseas Medical & Dental Expenses
- Emergency Medical Evacuation & Repatriation
- Trip Cancellation or Interruption
- 24-Hour Assistance Services
- Baggage
- And more (depending on your country of residence)
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24/7 emergency assistance
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 teamFAQ
Here are our most frequently asked questions about claims. You can also find the answers to other questions in our Helpdesk or you can ask the customer service team.
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What can I claim for?
To give you an idea, some of the things can claim for are: overseas medical expenses, medical evacuation, cancellation costs, emergency dental treatment, luggage and personal effects.
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Can I make a claim whilst I'm away?
Absolutely! We understand that you might be away for extended periods of time, so our online claims system allows you to submit claims and liaise with our claims people while you are still travelling. Simply log in to your membership page to start the process and follow the prompts to submit your claim.
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Can I wait until I get home to make a claim?
Yes, of course you can! Provided the incident you are claiming for took place while you were travelling and your policy was valid at the time, you can wait until you return home to submit your claim if this is easier.....no problem at all!
Travel Insurance Credit
World Nomads is offering eligible travellers a travel insurance credit on unused policies due to COVID-19 travel restrictions.
This is for eligible World Nomads United Kingdom and Irish customers.
World Nomads recognizes that the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is an extraordinary circumstance that has affected many travelers around the world.
To help, we are offering eligible travelers a travel insurance credit if you have been affected by coronavirus (COVID-19) travel bans.
How to apply for a travel insurance credit
If your trip has been put on hold and you can’t travel due to the current government travel bans and haven’t and don’t plan to use your policy, then you can apply for a travel insurance credit by 31 March 2021.
To apply*, please fill in this credit request form. Eligible customers will be sent a confirmation of their credit.
* If you’ve already been in touch with us, you don’t have to reapply!
Credit offer redemption
Eligible customers who have received written confirmation of their offer of credit, can redeem this credit by purchasing a new policy and contacting us before 31 March 2023 to receive a refund on the original unused policy.
Terms of credit
Customers, with departure dates up to and including 31 March 2021 must apply for a credit offer by 31 March 2021. We will confirm your offer of credit in writing, once approved.
Who is eligible:
This credit offer is available for to eligible UK and Irish resident customers with an unused policy who cannot travel due to COVID-19 and the subsequent Australian and New Zealand Government travel restrictions.
Who is not eligible:
- Policy holders who are residents of USA, Canada, Brazil, China or the Philippines.
- The credit offer cannot be redeemed if you use the original policy in any way, such as:
- you have traveled or intend to travel on this policy;
- a claim is submitted or you want to exercise any other right under the policy;
- the policy is cancelled before the credit is redeemed.
Redemption:
- To redeem a travel insurance credit, travelers must purchase a new travel insurance policy, subject to the eligibility requirements and terms of the PDS (and any SPDS) in Australia, Policy Documents in the USA, or the policy wording in New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, Europe and other countries where World Nomads offers travel insurance (except Canada, Brazil, China or the Philippines) active at the date the new policy is purchased, and request a refund for the original unused policy no later than 31 March 2023.
- Travel insurance credit is redeemed by refunding the original value of the policy after a new policy is purchased. It cannot be redeemed at the time of the new policy purchase or before;
- At least one insured traveler from the original unused policy needs to be listed on the new policy;
- Credit must be redeemed by 31 March 2023. For all other eligible residents, travel does not have to commence before this date.
Other important information:
- This offer of credit is not transferrable;
- Credit is applicable to the purchase of travel insurance which, in Australia and New Zealand is managed by nib Travel Services (Australia) Pty Limited; in Europe nib Travel Services Europe Limited trading as nib Travel Services; and in all other countries (except Canada, Brazil, China or the Philippines) nib Travel Services Limited on behalf of the underwriter.
- All insurance is subject to eligibility rules and policy terms and conditions made available at the time of booking. Rates and plans may change without notice. Any premium difference between any new policy and the original policy is payable by you at the time of purchase;
- We reserve the right to cancel the credit and any associated purchase without compensation if you do not comply with these terms and conditions.
Travel Insurance Credit
World Nomads is offering eligible travellers a travel insurance credit on unused policies due to COVID-19 travel restrictions.
This is for eligible World Nomads customers excluding residents of USA, Canada, Brazil, China or the Philippines. Please select your Country of Residence to view the terms applicable to you.
World Nomads recognizes that the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is an extraordinary circumstance that has affected many travellers around the world.
To help, we are offering eligible travellers a travel insurance credit if you have been affected by coronavirus (COVID-19) travel bans.
How to apply for a travel insurance credit
If your trip has been put on hold and you can’t travel due to the current government travel bans and haven’t and don’t plan to use your policy, then you can apply for a travel insurance credit by 31 March 2021.
To apply*, please fill in this credit request form. Eligible customers will be sent a confirmation of their credit.
* If you’ve already been in touch with us, you don’t have to reapply!
Credit offer redemption
Eligible customers who have received written confirmation of their offer of credit, can redeem this credit by purchasing a new policy and contacting us before 31 March 2023 to receive a refund on the original unused policy.
Terms of credit
Customers, with departure dates up to and including 31 March 2021 must apply for a credit offer by 31 March 2021. We will confirm your offer of credit in writing, once approved.
Who is eligible:
This credit offer is available for eligible European Economic Area (EEA) resident customers with an unused policy who cannot travel due to COVID-19 and the subsequent Australian and New Zealand Government travel restrictions.
Who is not eligible:
- Policy holders who are residents of USA, Canada, Brazil, China or the Philippines.
- The credit offer cannot be redeemed if you use the original policy in any way, such as:
- you have travelled or intend to travel on this policy;
- a claim is submitted or you want to exercise any other right under the policy;
- the policy is cancelled before the credit is redeemed.
Redemption:
- To redeem a travel insurance credit, travellers must purchase a new travel insurance policy, subject to the eligibility requirements and terms of the PDS (and any SPDS) in Australia, Policy Documents in the USA, or the policy wording in New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, Europe and other countries where World Nomads offers travel insurance (except Canada, Brazil, China or the Philippines) active at the date the new policy is purchased, and request a refund for the original unused policy no later than 31 March 2023.
- Travel insurance credit is redeemed by refunding the original value of the policy after a new policy is purchased. It cannot be redeemed at the time of the new policy purchase or before;
- At least one insured traveller from the original unused policy needs to be listed on the new policy;
- Credit must be redeemed by 31 March 2023. For all other eligible residents, travel does not have to commence before this date.
Other important information:
- This offer of credit is not transferrable;
- Credit is applicable to the purchase of travel insurance which, in Australia and New Zealand is managed by nib Travel Services (Australia) Pty Limited; in Europe nib Travel Services Europe Limited, trading as nib Travel Services and World Nomads; and in all other countries (except Canada, Brazil, China or the Philippines) nib Travel Services Limited on behalf of the underwriter.
- All insurance is subject to eligibility rules and policy terms and conditions made available at the time of booking. Rates and plans may change without notice. Any premium difference between any new policy and the original policy is payable by you at the time of purchase;
- We reserve the right to cancel the credit and any associated purchase without compensation if you do not comply with these terms and conditions.
Travel Insurance Credit
World Nomads is offering eligible travellers a travel insurance credit on unused policies due to COVID-19 travel restrictions.
This is for eligible World Nomads customers excluding residents of USA, Canada, Brazil, China or the Philippines. Please select your Country of Residence to view the terms applicable to you.
World Nomads recognizes that the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is an extraordinary circumstance that has affected many travelers around the world.
To help, we are offering eligible travelers a travel insurance credit if you have been affected by coronavirus (COVID-19) travel bans.
How to apply for a travel insurance credit
If your trip has been put on hold and you can’t travel due to the current government travel bans and haven’t and don’t plan to use your policy, then you can apply for a travel insurance credit by 31 March 2021.
To apply*, please fill in this credit request form. Eligible customers will be sent a confirmation of their credit.
* If you’ve already been in touch with us, you don’t have to reapply!
Credit offer redemption
Eligible customers who have received written confirmation of their offer of credit, can redeem this credit by purchasing a new policy and contacting us before 31 March 2023 to receive a refund on the original unused policy.
Terms of credit
Customers, with departure dates up to and including 31 March 2021 must apply for a credit offer by 31 March 2021. We will confirm your offer of credit in writing, once approved.
Who is eligible:
This credit offer is available to eligible customers from the Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, Europe and other countries, where World Nomads offers travel insurance (except USA, Canada, Brazil, China or the Philippines), with an unused policy who cannot travel due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the subsequent Government travel restrictions.
Who is not eligible:
- The credit offer cannot be redeemed if you use the original policy in any way, such as:
- you have traveled or intend to travel on this policy;
- a claim is submitted or you want to exercise any other right under the policy;
- the policy is cancelled before the credit is redeemed.
- Policy holders who are residents of USA, Canada, Brazil, China or the Philippines.
Redemption:
- To redeem a travel insurance credit, travelers must purchase a new travel insurance policy, subject to the eligibility requirements and terms of the PDS (and any SPDS) in Australia, Policy Documents in the USA, or the policy wording in New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, Europe and other countries where World Nomads offers travel insurance (except Canada, Brazil, China or the Philippines) active at the date the new policy is purchased, and request a refund for the original unused policy no later than 31 March 2023.
- Travel insurance credit is redeemed by refunding the original value of the policy after a new policy is purchased. It cannot be redeemed at the time of the new policy purchase or before;
- At least one insured traveler from the original unused policy needs to be listed on the new policy;
- Credit must be redeemed by 31 March 2023. For all other eligible residents, travel does not have to commence before this date.
Other important information:
- This offer of credit is not transferrable;
- Credit is applicable to the purchase of travel insurance which, in Australia and New Zealand is managed by nib Travel Services (Australia) Pty Limited; in Europe nib Travel Services Europe Limited trading as nib Travel Services; and in all other countries (except Canada, Brazil, China or the Philippines) nib Travel Services Limited on behalf of the underwriter.
- All insurance is subject to eligibility rules and policy terms and conditions made available at the time of booking. Rates and plans may change without notice. Any premium difference between any new policy and the original policy is payable by you at the time of purchase;
- We reserve the right to cancel the credit and any associated purchase without compensation if you do not comply with these terms and conditions.
Travel Insurance Credit
World Nomads is offering eligible travellers a travel insurance credit on unused policies due to COVID-19 travel restrictions.
This is for eligible World Nomads United Kingdom and Irish customers.
World Nomads recognizes that the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is an extraordinary circumstance that has affected many travelers around the world.
To help, we are offering eligible travelers a travel insurance credit if you have been affected by coronavirus (COVID-19) travel bans.
How to apply for a travel insurance credit
If your trip has been put on hold and you can’t travel due to the current government travel bans and haven’t and don’t plan to use your policy, then you can apply for a travel insurance credit by 31 March 2021.
To apply*, please fill in this credit request form. Eligible customers will be sent a confirmation of their credit.
* If you’ve already been in touch with us, you don’t have to reapply!
Credit offer redemption
Eligible customers who have received written confirmation of their offer of credit, can redeem this credit by purchasing a new policy and contacting us before 31 March 2023 to receive a refund on the original unused policy.
Terms of credit
Customers, with departure dates up to and including 31 March 2021 must apply for a credit offer by 31 March 2021. We will confirm your offer of credit in writing, once approved.
Who is eligible:
This credit offer is available for to eligible UK and Irish resident customers with an unused policy who cannot travel due to COVID-19 and the subsequent Australian and New Zealand Government travel restrictions.
Who is not eligible:
- Policy holders who are residents of USA, Canada, Brazil, China or the Philippines.
- The credit offer cannot be redeemed if you use the original policy in any way, such as:
- you have traveled or intend to travel on this policy;
- a claim is submitted or you want to exercise any other right under the policy;
- the policy is cancelled before the credit is redeemed.
Redemption:
- To redeem a travel insurance credit, travelers must purchase a new travel insurance policy, subject to the eligibility requirements and terms of the PDS (and any SPDS) in Australia, Policy Documents in the USA, or the policy wording in New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, Europe and other countries where World Nomads offers travel insurance (except Canada, Brazil, China or the Philippines) active at the date the new policy is purchased, and request a refund for the original unused policy no later than 31 March 2023.
- Travel insurance credit is redeemed by refunding the original value of the policy after a new policy is purchased. It cannot be redeemed at the time of the new policy purchase or before;
- At least one insured traveler from the original unused policy needs to be listed on the new policy;
- Credit must be redeemed by 31 March 2023. For all other eligible residents, travel does not have to commence before this date.
Other important information:
- This offer of credit is not transferrable;
- Credit is applicable to the purchase of travel insurance which, in Australia and New Zealand is managed by nib Travel Services (Australia) Pty Limited; in Europe nib Travel Services Europe Limited trading as nib Travel Services; and in all other countries (except Canada, Brazil, China or the Philippines) nib Travel Services Limited on behalf of the underwriter.
- All insurance is subject to eligibility rules and policy terms and conditions made available at the time of booking. Rates and plans may change without notice. Any premium difference between any new policy and the original policy is payable by you at the time of purchase;
- We reserve the right to cancel the credit and any associated purchase without compensation if you do not comply with these terms and conditions.
Travel Insurance Credit
World Nomads is offering eligible Australian and New Zealand travellers a travel insurance credit on unused policies due to COVID-19 travel restrictions.
This is for eligible World Nomads customers excluding residents of the US, Canada, Brazil, China and the Philipines.
World Nomads recognises that the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is an extraordinary circumstance that has affected many travellers around the world.
To help, we are offering eligible Australian and New Zealand resident travellers a travel insurance credit if you have been affected by coronavirus (COVID-19) travel bans.
If your trip has been put on hold and you can’t travel due to the current government travel bans and haven’t and don’t plan to use your policy, then you can apply for a travel insurance credit.
Credit offer redemption
Eligible customers who have received written confirmation of their offer of credit, can redeem this credit by purchasing a new policy and contacting us before June 30, 2021 to receive a refund on the original unused policy.
Terms of credit
- Customers, with departure dates up to and including September 30, 2020 must apply for a credit offer by September 30, 2020. We will confirm your offer of credit in writing, once approved.
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This credit offer is available for to eligible Australian and New Zealand resident customers with an unused policy who cannot travel due to COVID-19 and the subsequent Australian and New Zealand Government travel restrictions.
- The credit offer cannot be redeemed if you use the original policy in any way, such as:
- you have travelled or intend to travel on this policy;
- a claim is submitted or you want to exercise any other right under the policy;
- the policy is cancelled before the credit is redeemed.
- Policy holders who are not residents of Australia or New Zealand.
- To redeem a travel insurance credit, travellers must purchase a new travel insurance policy, subject to the eligibility requirements and terms of the PDS (and any SPDS) in Australia or the policy wording in New Zealand active at the date the new policy is purchased, and request a refund for the original unused policy no later than June 30, 2021.
- Travel insurance credit is redeemed by refunding the original value of the policy after a new policy is purchased. It cannot be redeemed at the time of the new policy purchase or before;
- At least one insured traveller from the original unused policy needs to be listed on the new policy;
- Credit must be redeemed by June 30, 2021. Travel does not have to commence before this date;
- This offer of credit is not transferrable;
- Credit is applicable to the purchase of travel insurance which is managed by nib Travel Services (Australia) Pty Limited on behalf of the underwriter.
- All insurance is subject to eligibility rules and policy terms and conditions made available at the time of booking. Rates and plans may change without notice. Any premium difference between any new policy and the original policy is payable by you at the time of purchase;
- We reserve the right to cancel the credit and any associated purchase without compensation if you do not comply with these terms and conditions.
Travel Insurance Credit
World Nomads is offering eligible Australian travellers a travel insurance credit on unused policies due to COVID-19 travel restrictions.
This is for eligible World Nomads New Zealand customers.
World Nomads recognizes that the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is an extraordinary circumstance that has affected many travelers around the world.
To help, we are offering eligible travelers a travel insurance credit if you have been affected by coronavirus (COVID-19) travel bans.
How to apply for a travel insurance credit
If your trip has been put on hold and you can’t travel due to the current government travel bans and haven’t and don’t plan to use your policy, then you can apply for a travel insurance credit by 31 March 2021.
To apply*, please fill in this credit request form. Eligible customers will be sent a confirmation of their credit.
* If you’ve already been in touch with us, you don’t have to reapply!
Credit offer redemption
Eligible customers who have received written confirmation of their offer of credit, can redeem this credit by purchasing a new policy and contacting us before 31 March 2022 to receive a refund on the original unused policy.
Terms of credit
Customers, with departure dates up to and including 31 March 2021 must apply for a credit offer by 31 March 2021. We will confirm your offer of credit in writing, once approved.
Who is eligible:
This credit offer is available for to eligible Australian and New Zealand resident customers with an unused policy who cannot travel due to COVID-19 and the subsequent Australian and New Zealand Government travel restrictions.
Who is not eligible:
- Policy holders who are residents of USA, Canada, Brazil, China or the Philippines.
- The credit offer cannot be redeemed if you use the original policy in any way, such as:
- you have traveled or intend to travel on this policy;
- a claim is submitted or you want to exercise any other right under the policy;
- the policy is cancelled before the credit is redeemed.
Redemption:
- To redeem a travel insurance credit, travelers must purchase a new travel insurance policy, subject to the eligibility requirements and terms of the PDS (and any SPDS) in Australia, Policy Documents in the USA, or the policy wording in New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, Europe and other countries where World Nomads offers travel insurance (except Canada, Brazil, China or the Philippines) active at the date the new policy is purchased, and request a refund for the original unused policy no later than 31 March 2022.
- Travel insurance credit is redeemed by refunding the original value of the policy after a new policy is purchased. It cannot be redeemed at the time of the new policy purchase or before;
- At least one insured traveler from the original unused policy needs to be listed on the new policy;
- Credit must be redeemed by 31 March 2022. For all other eligible residents, travel does not have to commence before this date.
Other important information:
- This offer of credit is not transferrable;
- Credit is applicable to the purchase of travel insurance which, in Australia and New Zealand is managed by nib Travel Services (Australia) Pty Limited; in Europe nib Travel Services Europe Limited trading as nib Travel Services; and in all other countries (except Canada, Brazil, China or the Philippines) nib Travel Services Limited on behalf of the underwriter.
- All insurance is subject to eligibility rules and policy terms and conditions made available at the time of booking. Rates and plans may change without notice. Any premium difference between any new policy and the original policy is payable by you at the time of purchase;
- We reserve the right to cancel the credit and any associated purchase without compensation if you do not comply with these terms and conditions.
Travel Insurance Credit
World Nomads is offering eligible travellers a travel insurance credit on unused policies due to COVID-19 travel restrictions.
This is for eligible World Nomads customers excluding residents of USA, Canada, Brazil, China or the Philippines. Please select your Country of Residence to view the terms applicable to you.
World Nomads recognizes that the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is an extraordinary circumstance that has affected many travelers around the world.
To help, we are offering eligible travelers a travel insurance credit if you have been affected by coronavirus (COVID-19) travel bans. In addition, eligible travelers have the option to cancel their policy outside the cooling-off period and obtain a refund. You can request a refund here.
How to apply for a travel insurance credit
If your trip has been put on hold and you can’t travel due to the current government travel bans and haven’t and don’t plan to use your policy, then you can apply for a travel insurance credit by 31 March 2021.
To apply*, please fill in this credit request form. Eligible customers will be sent a confirmation of their credit.
* If you’ve already been in touch with us, you don’t have to reapply!
Credit offer redemption
Eligible customers who have received written confirmation of their offer of credit, can redeem this credit by purchasing a new policy and contacting us before 31 March 2023 to receive a refund on the original unused policy.
Terms of credit
Customers, with departure dates up to and including 31 March 2021 must apply for a credit offer by 31 March 2021. We will confirm your offer of credit in writing, once approved.
Who is eligible:
This credit offer is available to eligible customers from the Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, Europe and other countries, where World Nomads offers travel insurance (except USA, Canada, Brazil, China or the Philippines), with an unused policy who cannot travel due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the subsequent Government travel restrictions.
Who is not eligible:
- The credit offer cannot be redeemed if you use the original policy in any way, such as:
- you have traveled or intend to travel on this policy;
- a claim is submitted or you want to exercise any other right under the policy;
- the policy is cancelled before the credit is redeemed.
- Policy holders who are residents of USA, Canada, Brazil, China or the Philippines.
Redemption:
- To redeem a travel insurance credit, travelers must purchase a new travel insurance policy, subject to the eligibility requirements and terms of the PDS (and any SPDS) in Australia, Policy Documents in the USA, or the policy wording in New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, Europe and other countries where World Nomads offers travel insurance (except Canada, Brazil, China or the Philippines) active at the date the new policy is purchased, and request a refund for the original unused policy no later than 31 March 2023.
- Travel insurance credit is redeemed by refunding the original value of the policy after a new policy is purchased. It cannot be redeemed at the time of the new policy purchase or before;
- At least one insured traveler from the original unused policy needs to be listed on the new policy;
- Credit must be redeemed by 31 March 2023. For all other eligible residents, travel does not have to commence before this date.
Other important information:
- This offer of credit is not transferrable;
- Credit is applicable to the purchase of travel insurance which, in Australia and New Zealand is managed by nib Travel Services (Australia) Pty Limited; in Europe nib Travel Services Europe Limited trading as nib Travel Services; and in all other countries (except Canada, Brazil, China or the Philippines) nib Travel Services Limited on behalf of the underwriter.
- All insurance is subject to eligibility rules and policy terms and conditions made available at the time of booking. Rates and plans may change without notice. Any premium difference between any new policy and the original policy is payable by you at the time of purchase;
- We reserve the right to cancel the credit and any associated purchase without compensation if you do not comply with these terms and conditions.
Travel Insurance Credit
World Nomads is offering eligible travellers a travel insurance credit on unused policies due to COVID-19 travel restrictions - this is not available for Canadian residents.
This offer is not available for residents of Canada. For more options, please contact us
Travel Insurance Credit
World Nomads is offering eligible travelers a travel insurance credit on unused policies due to COVID-19 travel restrictions.
This is for eligible World Nomads customers excluding residents of USA, Canada, Brazil, China or the Philippines. Please select your Country of Residence to view the terms applicable to you.
World Nomads recognizes that the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is an extraordinary circumstance that has affected many travelers around the world.
To help, we are offering eligible travelers a travel insurance credit if you have been affected by coronavirus (COVID-19) travel bans. In addition, eligible travelers have the option to cancel their policy outside the cooling-off period and obtain a refund. You can request a refund here.
How to apply for a travel insurance credit
If your trip has been put on hold and you can’t travel due to the current government travel bans and haven’t and don’t plan to use your policy, then you can apply for a travel insurance credit by 31 March 2021.
To apply*, please fill in this credit request form. Eligible customers will be sent a confirmation of their credit.
* If you’ve already been in touch with us, you don’t have to reapply!
Credit offer redemption
Eligible customers who have received written confirmation of their offer of credit, can redeem this credit by purchasing a new policy and contacting us before 31 March 2023 to receive a refund on the original unused policy.
Terms of credit
Customers, with departure dates up to and including 31 March 2021 must apply for a credit offer by 31 March 2021. We will confirm your offer of credit in writing, once approved.
Who is eligible:
This credit offer is available to eligible customers from the Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, Europe and other countries, where World Nomads offers travel insurance (except USA, Canada, Brazil, China or the Philippines), with an unused policy who cannot travel due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the subsequent Government travel restrictions.
Who is not eligible:
- The credit offer cannot be redeemed if you use the original policy in any way, such as:
- you have traveled or intend to travel on this policy;
- a claim is submitted or you want to exercise any other right under the policy;
- the policy is cancelled before the credit is redeemed.
- Policy holders who are residents of USA, Canada, Brazil, China or the Philippines.
Redemption:
- To redeem a travel insurance credit, travelers must purchase a new travel insurance policy, subject to the eligibility requirements and terms of the PDS (and any SPDS) in Australia, Policy Documents in the USA, or the policy wording in New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, Europe and other countries where World Nomads offers travel insurance (except Canada, Brazil, China or the Philippines) active at the date the new policy is purchased, and request a refund for the original unused policy no later than 31 March 2023.
- Travel insurance credit is redeemed by refunding the original value of the policy after a new policy is purchased. It cannot be redeemed at the time of the new policy purchase or before;
- At least one insured traveler from the original unused policy needs to be listed on the new policy;
- Credit must be redeemed by 31 March 2023. For all other eligible residents, travel does not have to commence before this date.
Other important information:
- This offer of credit is not transferrable;
- Credit is applicable to the purchase of travel insurance which, in Australia and New Zealand is managed by nib Travel Services (Australia) Pty Limited; in Europe nib Travel Services Europe Limited trading as nib Travel Services; and in all other countries (except Canada, Brazil, China or the Philippines) nib Travel Services Limited on behalf of the underwriter.
- All insurance is subject to eligibility rules and policy terms and conditions made available at the time of booking. Rates and plans may change without notice. Any premium difference between any new policy and the original policy is payable by you at the time of purchase;
- We reserve the right to cancel the credit and any associated purchase without compensation if you do not comply with these terms and conditions.
Does Travel Insurance Cover Dental?
Learn how travel insurance may cover emergency dental treatment abroad.
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Broken or chipped teeth can happen at any time. It can be seeded bread in Berlin, olives in Athens or dried fish in Krasnodar. If pain suddenly strikes, World Nomads travel insurance can cover the emergency dental treatment you need to get relief so you can keep traveling.
What does travel insurance cover for overseas dental?
If you have to see a dentist while traveling for the immediate relief of sudden pain to healthy, natural teeth you can be covered if:
- You get an unexpected infection.
- You've broken your tooth.
- You injure your mouth or jaw in an accident.
- Your pre-existing condition leads to a clinical emergency.
Not all of our policies are the same. Limits, terms and conditions of cover vary depending on the policy you buy and your past dental history.
What’s not covered
Travel insurance isn’t designed to cover everything. Terms, conditions and exclusions apply, so be sure to read your full policy wording to avoid surprises. Here are the main things that aren't covered:
- General check-ups.
- Getting your teeth straightened in Thailand.
- New teeth or fillings following pain relieving treatment.
- Major dental work, such as crowns, dentures, bridges and implants.
- If you've bought a policy after the pain has set in.
- Non-emergency treatment that can wait until you return home (it's not health insurance, it's for travel emergencies).
If you purchase your policy after you’ve already left your home country, there is a 72 hour waiting period before cover begins.
This is not a full list of what's covered and what's not covered. It is important that you read and understand your policy before you travel as your coverage is subject to certain limitations and exclusions.
How to get dental assistance
If you're in a serious accident, it’s essential that you get in contact with our emergency assistance teams as soon as possible so that our teams can support you.
So that our Emergency Assistance teams can assist you quickly, please be ready with the following:
- Your policy number
- A contact number
- The nature of your problem
- Your location
If you've already visited a dentist and received emergency treatment, you can submit your claim online.
I bit on something hard
A bone chipped my front tooth, on the top row, and cracked it. Blood started to run down so I had an emergency visit to the dentist to repair it.
B.P. U.S Resident in South Africa.
Travel Insurance Benefits: how we can take care of you
Trip Cancellation
Been working hard for your trip?
We'll work hard to protect it.
Trip Protection
- Unexpectedly hospitalised?
- Travel buddy unfit to travel?
- Close relative suddenly dies?
We’ve got your back.
Emergency Medical Expenses
Feeling fit and healthy? What if you get sick or injured?
Take the pain out of medical or dental costs.
Emergency Medical Insurance
- Need meds quick?
- Accidentally injured?
- Suddenly sick?
We’ve got your back.
Emergency Medical Transportation
Know where the nearest hospital is?
Don’t stress, we’ll get you there quickly.
Evacuation and Repatriation
- Banged up abroad?
- Need a hospital urgently?
- Medivac home?
Help starts here.
Protect your gear
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Cover your bags, tech or gear.
Protect your gear
- Passport or tech stolen?
- Airline lost your gear?
- Bags delayed?
Help starts here.
- Emergency Overseas Medical & Dental Expenses
- Emergency Medical Evacuation & Repatriation
- Trip Cancellation or Interruption
- 24-Hour Assistance Services
- Baggage
- And more (depending on your country of residence)
24/7 emergency assistance
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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