Travel Insurance for Medical Evacuation
If you need to get home for treatment, travel insurance can take care of medical evacuation and repatriation.
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Whether you’re trekking through the Eurasian Steppe, surfing in Mundaka, diving off the coast of Thailand, or (not so) simply crossing the road in Vietnam, accidents or sickness can happen at any time during your trip. And if it’s bad enough, you may need to be repatriated for ongoing medical care.
Our 24/7 Emergency Assistance teams, doctors and nurses have seen some horrific accidents and illnesses and have helped countless travellers be repatriated home so they can fully recover.
What’s covered
If you’ve selected the right policy for the activity you’re doing and it’s medically necessary, there’s cover in all of our policies for medical repatriation by:
- Air Ambulance
- Sea Level Aircraft
- Helicopter
- Ground Ambulance
- Commercial airline upgrade
- Commercial airline with medical accompaniment
Depending on the policy you buy and your country of residence, there are limitations that will apply. So, it’s a good idea to do some research on where you’re going, so you can pick policy that’s best for you.
How to get assistance
It’s essential that you get in contact with our emergency assistance teams as soon as possible so that our teams can support you from the time your fall sick of get injured until the time you get home.
So that our Emergency Assistance teams can assist you quickly, please be ready with the following:
- Your policy number
- A contact number for where you are now
- The nature of your problem
- Your location
Testimonial Title
I was cut off by a dog whilst riding a push bike. Subsequent to my initial consultation with the Doctor I was referred to Hospital where I received surgery for my fractured foot and had my hand placed in a cast. I received assistance from specialty assist for my hospital bills and repatriation.
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)
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 teamTravel Insurance for Medical Evacuation
If you need to get home for treatment, travel insurance can take care of medical evacuation and repatriation.
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For information relating to policies purchased prior to 13 July 2021, please check the Policy Wording provided with your purchase. You can contact us if you need this sent to you again. For policies purchased from 13 July 2021 please see below.
This content does not apply to residents of: Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, Canada, the United States, Ireland, the United Kingdom and of member countries of the European Economic Area (EEA).
Whether you’re trekking through the Eurasian Steppe, surfing in Mundaka, diving off the coast of Thailand, or (not so) simply crossing the road in Vietnam, accidents or sickness can happen at any time during your trip. And if it’s bad enough, you may need to be repatriated for continued medical care at home.
We have experienced Emergency Assistance team members who can put you in touch with qualified doctors and nurses who have seen it all before and have helped countless travelers be repatriated home so they can fully recover.
What’s covered?
If you’ve selected the right policy for the activity you’re doing, there’s cover available in all of our policies, where medically necessary, for medical repatriation by:
- Air Ambulance
- Sea Level Aircraft
- Helicopter
- Ground Ambulance
- Commercial airline upgrade
- Commercial airline with medical accompaniment
Depending on your Country of Residence and the policy you buy, there are limitations that will apply. So, it’s a good idea to do some research on where you’re going, so you can pick the policy that’s best for you.
Coverage if you’re injured or ill and need to come back home
Our policies now offer coverage for some COVID-19-related events.
As part of the new benefits, and depending on your Country of Residence and the Plan you have chosen, if you get sick with COVID-19 on your journey, we may provide coverage for:
- Overseas medical expenses;
- Hospitalization;
- Medical evacuation/repatriation.
We’ve also introduced a coronavirus specific section to the Explorer Plan, the Coronavirus Travel Costs section, offering cover for travelers when they or their travel companions are affected by COVID-19 while traveling. It includes some coverage for cancellation, trip interruption, quarantine expenses and more.
Our article ‘What’s Covered for Coronavirus’ explains the benefits available if you get COVID-19 and need urgent assistance.
The policy isn’t designed to cover everything, so take the time to read the terms, conditions, limitations and exclusions in the Policy Wording for full details so that there are no surprises if you need to use it. If you’re not sure if something is covered, get in touch.
How to get assistance
It’s essential that you get in contact with our emergency assistance teams as soon as possible so that our teams can support you from the time your fall sick of get injured until the time you get home.
So that our Emergency Assistance teams can assist you quickly, please be ready with the following:
- Your policy number
- A contact number for where you are now
- The nature of your problem
- Your location
Testimonial Title
I was cut off by a dog whilst riding a push bike. Subsequent to my initial consultation with the Doctor I was referred to Hospital where I received surgery for my fractured foot and had my hand placed in a cast. I received assistance from specialty assist for my hospital bills and repatriation.
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)
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 teamTravel Insurance for Medical Evacuation
If you need to get home for treatment, travel insurance can take care of medical evacuation and repatriation.
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For information relating to policies purchased prior to 27 June 2024, please check the Policy Wording provided with your purchase. You can contact us if you need this sent to you again. For policies purchased from 27 June 2024, please see below.
Buy at home or while travelling, and claim online from anywhere in the world.
Whether you’re trekking through Banff Canada, surfing in Hawaii, or scuba diving off the coast of Thailand, or (not so) simply crossing the road in Vietnam, accidents or sickness can happen at any time during your trip. And if it’s bad enough, you may need to be repatriated for ongoing medical care.
Our 24/7 Emergency Medical Assistance Teams, doctors and nurses have seen some horrific accidents and illnesses and have helped thousands of travellers be repatriated home so they can fully recover.
What’s covered
If you’ve selected the appropriate cover for the activity you’re doing and it’s medically necessary, there’s cover in all of our policies for medical evacuation/repatriation by:
- Air Ambulance
- Sea Level Aircraft
- Ground Ambulance
- Commercial airline upgrade
- Commercial airline with medical escort
Depending on the policy you buy and your country of residence, there are limitations that will apply. So, it’s a good idea to do some research on where you’re going, so you can pick the policy that’s best for you.
How to get assistance
It’s essential that you get in contact with our 24/7 Emergency Medical Assistance Team as soon as possible so that our team can support you from the time your fall sick or get injured until the time you're well again.
So that our 24/7 Emergency Medical Assistance Team can assist you quickly, please be ready with the following:
- Your policy number
- A contact number for where you are now
- The nature of your problem
- Your location
This is only a summary of cover and does not include the full terms, conditions, limits, and exclusions of the policy. You should read your policy wording in full, so you understand what is and isn’t covered. If you are unsure about your level of travel cover, please contact us for help.
Testimonial Title
I was cut off by a dog whilst riding a push bike. Subsequent to my initial consultation with the Doctor I was referred to Hospital where I received surgery for my fractured foot and had my hand placed in a cast. I received assistance from specialty assist for my hospital bills and repatriation.
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)
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 teamCheap Travel Insurance.
Cheap isn't always the way to go.
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Do you really want cheap travel insurance?
Cheap Travel Insurance is only good if it protects you for those emergencies it’s supposed to protect you for.
Going too cheap can mean you’re not covered when it matters and if you’re not covered… your trip of a lifetime can get very expensive, very fast.
That’s why at World Nomads we listened to our experienced travellers and designed travel insurance products at affordable prices (but not the cheapest).
We’ve included the cover you told us you couldn’t live without in every World Nomads policy, including:
- Medical
- Cancellation
- Luggage cover
- 24/7 worldwide emergency assistance
Travel insurance options that have your back
As no two travellers are alike, we’ve designed a Standard and Explorer travel insurance option so you can choose whether you pay for the extras or not.
If you’re planning to kayak the Amazon solo or throw yourself out of a plane with just a little bit of silk attached to your back, the Explorer option may be more suited to you.
Then again, you might be surprised by what is covered under the Standard travel insurance option. Just tell us who you are, where you’re going and how long you’ll be gone for and we’ll generate your instant quote with all the detail you need.
This is only a summary of cover and does not include the full terms, conditions, limits, and exclusions of the policy. You should read your policy wording in full, so you understand what is and isn’t covered. If you are unsure about your level of travel cover, please contact us for help.
We know we’re not the cheapest, but with us you can travel knowing you’ve got 24/7 traveller support, insider information to help you plan your trip and coverage for a range of insured events you may encounter.
Dog bite.
My son (age 4) jumped in front of the dog and the dog nipped him. We took him to the emergency room for stitches.
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 dropped dead?
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 drugs?
- 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 to get to hospital urgently?
- Medivac home?
Help starts here.
Protect your gear
Love photography, filming or sport?
Cover your bags, tech or gear.
Protect your gear
- Luggage lost?
- Passport pilfered?
- Tech trashed?
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?
Contact the teamTravel insurance for medical repatriation
Buy at home or while travelling, and claim online from anywhere in the world.
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For information relating to policies purchased prior to 8 November 2022, please check the Policy Wording provided with your purchase. You can contact us if you need this sent to you again. For policies purchased from 8 November 2022, please see below.
Whether you’re trekking through the Eurasian Steppe, surfing in Mundaka, diving off the coast of Thailand, or (not so) simply crossing the road in Vietnam, accidents or sickness can happen at any time during your trip. And if it’s bad enough, you may need to be repatriated for ongoing medical care.
Our 24/7 Emergency Assistance Team, doctors and nurses have seen some horrific accidents and illnesses and have helped thousands of travellers be repatriated home so they can fully recover.
What’s covered
If you’ve selected the right policy for the activity you’re doing and it’s medically necessary, there’s cover in all of our policies for medical repatriation by:
- Air Ambulance
- Sea Level Aircraft
- Helicopter
- Ground Ambulance
- Commercial airline upgrade
- Commercial airline with medical accompaniment
Depending on the policy you buy and your country of residence, there are limitations that will apply. So, it’s a good idea to do some research on where you’re going, so you can pick the policy that’s best for you.
How to get assistance
If you have private health insurance/private medical insurance that covers you while abroad, first contact your insurance provider and follow their emergency and claims procedures. If not, it’s essential that you get in contact with our 24/7 Emergency Assistance Team as soon as possible so that our team can support you from the time your fall sick or get injured until the time you're well again.
So that our 24/7 Emergency Assistance Team can assist you quickly, please be ready with the following:
- Your policy number
- A contact number for where you are now
- The nature of your problem
- Your location
Going on a study abroad?
Don't forget to pack World Nomads travel insurance! If you plan to extend your trip beyond your studies, World Nomads will be with you every step of the way with:
- 24/7 worldwide emergency assistance
- Emergency medical expenses abroad
- Baggage and valuables cover
- Trip cancellation
- And more...
Testimonial Title
I was cut off by a dog whilst riding a push bike. Subsequent to my initial consultation with the Doctor I was referred to Hospital where I received surgery for my fractured foot and had my hand placed in a cast. I received assistance from specialty assist for my hospital bills and repatriation.
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
- Come to a sticky end?
- Called to jury duty?
- Been made redundant?
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 drugs?
- 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?
- You or a family member dead?
Help starts here.
Protect your gear
Love photography, filming or sport?
Cover your bags, tech or gear.
Protect your gear
- Luggage lost?
- Passport pilfered?
- Tech Trashed?
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?
Contact the teamTravel Insurance for Natural Disasters
For when nature intervenes.
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Ten years ago, nobody worried about being caught up in natural disasters. But in an age of ever-worsening cyclones and hurricanes, and other freak weather events, cover for this sort of thing is now essential. And all that without even mentioning the multiple volcanic eruptions around Bali...
What does travel insurance cover for natural disasters?
As long as you've bought your policy before the disaster was in the media, your policy will cover a range of different things. If you're still at home and the cyclone has swept your accommodation into the sea, we understand that you'll probably want cancel your trip rather than camp in the ruins of the resort. If you're overseas and caught up in it, then we'll cover you to get out. Whether that's getting home or getting to your next destination, will depend on your travel plans.
What's not covered
We don't cover costs that you would have incurred without the disaster happening. If you were island-hopping in the Caribbean and your accommodation got blown away in a hurricane, you'll need to move on. But if you didn't have any transport already paid for, then you'd be paying that cost to change islands anyway, so we won't cover it for you.
We also don't cover if you just change your mind about a place. If you're worried about a volcanic eruption or an oncoming hurricane, talk to your airline. If they're cancelling flights, then you've probably got a claim. If they're carrying on business as usual, then we'll need a good reason why you can't go.
As always, we'll ask you to ask your airline, accommodation and tours for refunds.
If you’re traveling to a region that’s known for natural disasters, it's a good idea to do some research to see if there have been any warnings. If you buy a policy after an event is known, and the natural disaster impacts your trip, you won’t be covered for any expenses.
Tsunami in Sumatra.
On the night 25/10/2010 I was on the surf charter boat, in the Mentawai Islands, Sumatra, Indonesia. There was an earthquake and tsunami that hit and completely destroyed the boat. The boat caught fire. The fire spread rapidly and we had to abandon ship. The boat along with all personal belongs were completely destroyed. The fire spread so quickly that there was no time to collect any belongings. The only things I ended up with were the shorts I was wearing, my watch and wedding ring. Almost all my possessions and documentation were on the boat and destroyed.
Claim Paid: $2942.68
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
- Are you, your family sick, injured or deceased?
- Has one of your relatives died?
- Has a bushfire damaged your home?
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 medicine?
- 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 overseas?
- Medivac needed home?
- You died overseas?
Help starts here.
Protect your gear
Love photography, filming or sport?
Cover your bags, tech or gear.
Protect your gear
- Damaged docs?
- Passport pilfered?
- Tech trashed?
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?
Contact the teamFAQ
Here are our most frequently asked questions about natural disaster travel insurance. You can also find the answers to other questions in our Helpdesk or you can ask our customer service team.
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Can I get I get a refund on my policy if I'm not longer traveling?
If the policy is outside of its cooling off/free look/refund period, then there are no refunds for the unused portion of your policy.
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Does my policy automatically extend if I'm unable to get home?
Most policies with automatically extend. However, not all do and the extension lengths vary. So check your policy so you know how you're covered.
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I can't travel on my policy. Can it be credited for future use?
Policies can't be credited for future use. If your policy is still within the cooling off/free look/refund period, and you're not using your policy in any way, you can cancel the policy and get a refund.
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If my transport has been cancelled, will you charter an aircraft to get us out of where we are?
No. None of the policies will cover expenses to charter an aircraft.
Travel Insurance for Pregnancy
Learn what is and isn't covered by travel insurance if you're pregnant.
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Pregnancy shouldn't be a reason to stop your next adventure. But with a new addition on board, travel insurance cover may help you look after yourself and bub-to-be if you're suddenly injured or have unexpected complications with your pregnancy while travelling.
What does pregnancy travel insurance cover?
If you're travelling and have a pregnancy complication due to a sudden illness or injury, once you were not more than 28 weeks pregnant at the time your trip started (or 24 weeks for multiple births), our policies may cover:
- Emergency medical treatment;
- Hospitalisation;
- Ambulance trasnfers;
- Transport to get you home for ongoing treatment (if medically required);
- 24/7 Emergency Medical Assistance teams.
You must be able to provide confirmation from a medical practitioner or midwife that you were fit to travel, in the event of a claim.
To find out all the details on our travel insurance cover for pregnancy you can read our Help Center article for British travellers.
It’s also a good idea to check with the airline before you pay for your ticket to see if they have any restrictions on carrying a pregnant person.
What we won’t cover
We won’t cover a number of circumstances including, but not limited to:
- Having a pre-existing medical condition that results in complications.
- Normal costs or losses associated with pregnancy or childbirth. This includes medical care such as your antenatal check-ups and scans and the costs associated with giving birth, and care for a newborn baby.
- Doing anything illegal.
- Travelling against the advice of a medically qualified doctor.
- Drugs or alcohol-related injuries.
- Deliberate self-injury or wilful exposure to exceptional risk.
This is not a full list of what's covered and what's not covered. There are limits and conditions that apply, so please read your Policy Wording carefully before you buy for all the details.
How to get assistance if you're sick or injured while pregnant
It’s essential that you get in contact with our 24/7 Emergency Medical Assistance teams as soon as possible so that you can be supported from the time you fall sick or get injured until the time you get home.
So that they can assist you quickly, please be ready with the following:
- Your policy number
- A contact number for where you are now
- The nature of your problem
- Your location
FAQ
Here are our most frequently asked questions about buying travel insurance for pregnancy. You can also find the answers to other questions in our Helpdesk or you can ask the customer service team.
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If I decide to return home during my trip, is there cover for those expenses?
No, there's no cover for change of mind.
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If I fall pregnant before my trip, can I cancel?
The policy offers cover where upon the advice of a medical practitioner you are unable to go ahead with your trip, due to pregnancy.
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Do your policies cover pre-existing pregnancy complications?
No. There’s no cover for pre-existing pregnancy complications. Not sure if this is you? Contact customer service for more information.
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Do both of your policies cover pregnancy?
Both the Standard and Explorer Plans may cover pregnancy or medical conditions related to pregnancy provided you will not be more than 28 weeks pregnant at the time your trip is due to start (or 24 weeks for multiple births) and you have confirmation form a midwife or medical practitioner that you are fit to travel. There is no cover for routine or normal costs associated with pregnancy or childbirth.
Pregnant and dehydrated.
My wife started vomiting and getting dehydrated. So we went to Kaiser Permanente hospital in Santa Clara, California, US. We were informed that she is pregnant. But it was ok. Then she got really dehydrated (almost fainted) again so had to take her to Palo Alto Medical Foundation hospital, they treated her gave medicine and advised to consult the OBGYN. Claim paid: USD $2272,19
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
- Come to a sticky end?
- Called to jury duty?
- Been made redundant?
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 drugs?
- 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?
- You or a family member dead?
Help starts here.
Protect your gear
Love photography, filming or sport?
Cover your bags, tech or gear.
Protect your gear
- Luggage lost?
- Passport pilfered?
- Tech trashed?
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?
Contact the teamOnline travel insurance
Online instant confirmation for the time poor.
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There’s one thing our travellers all say they want more of… more time. More time planning their trip, more time at their destinations and much more time relaxing and enjoying their adventure.
No one tells us they want to spend their precious time sorting out travel insurance, but they know it’s but they know it’s important to consider having travel insurance, whether they be a backpacker, long term traveller or gap student.
Online Travel Insurance
All we need is some basic information on who you are, where you’re going and how long you’ll be gone for and we’ll generate your instant quote outlining your travel insurance coverage and limitations.
To give you certainty of coverage and confidence in travelling, we’ve made sure all our online travel insurance options include:
- Overseas medical
- Cancellation
- Luggage cover
- 24/7 worldwide assistance
We’ve also designed it in an easy-to-understand format, clearly outlining the Standard and Explorer levels of cover, to help you choose the right travel insurance cover for your break.
What and where you’re covered for is very important to our travellers and if you’re already overseas it’s not too late - you can still purchase online now.
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.
Did you know?
- You can create a membership
- Access your policy details wherever you have internet connection
- Join a community of travellers
- Sign up to travel advice
Severed Nerve
While in a restaurant in Saigon, Vietnam I cut my hand on a broken glass door. I was bleeding quite a bit so we went to the hospital that night. The doctor confirmed that I cut a tendon in my hand (thumb) and will need surgery. The following day I went to the hospital and received a tendon repair surgery at HCMC Family Medical Practice.
B.Q. American in Vietnam
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
- Have you died?
- Has one of your relos died?
- Has an earthquake damaged your home?
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 medicine?
- 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 overseas?
- Medivac needed home?
- You died overseas?
Help starts here.
Protect your gear
Love photography, filming or sport?
Cover your bags, tech or gear.
Protect your gear
- Damaged docs?
- Passport pilfered?
- Tech trashed?
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)
We cover more than 150 activities you love + more
Here are several activities under each category that World Nomads love to do:
Not all activities, sports, and experiences are covered under every plan. You may have to upgrade the policy and sporting level to receive the cover you require for the activities you plan to do. Please read your policy wording carefully before you buy.
- Scuba diving
- Mountain biking
- Surfing
- Bungee jumping
- Skiing
Snow
- Bobsledding
- Ice Hockey
- Ice Skating
- Kite Wing
- Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snow kiting
- Snowmobiling
- Tobogganing
Water
- Canoeing
- Kayaking
- Paddle Boarding
- Sailing
- Scuba Diving
- Snorkelling
- Surfing
- Tubing
- Windsurfing
Air
- Aerial Safari
- Ballooning
- Bungee Jumping
- Hang Gliding
- High Diving
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Passenger in a commercial aircraft
- Skydiving
- Tandem Skydiving
- Zip Line
Land
- Bushwalking
- Camel Riding
- Camping
- Caving
- Hiking
- Orienteering
- Motorbiking
- Mountain Biking
- Trekking
Sports
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cricket
- Fencing
- Go Karting
- Golf
- Hockey
- Tennis
- Ultimate frisbee
- Volleyball
Experiences
- Childcare work
- General farm work
- Hospitality
- Restaurant
- Teaching
- Fruit Picking
- Admin work
- Office work
- WWOOFing
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 teamOnline travel insurance
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For information relating to policies purchased prior to 8 November 2022, please check the Policy Wording provided with your purchase. You can contact us if you need this sent to you again. For policies purchased from 8 November 2022, please see below.
There’s one thing our travellers all say they want more of… more time. More time planning their trip, more time at their destinations and much more time relaxing and enjoying their adventure.
No one tells us they want to spend their precious time sorting out travel insurance, but they know it’s important to consider having travel insurance, whether they be a backpacker, long term traveller or gap student.
Online Travel Insurance
All we need is some basic information on who you are, where you’re going and how long you’ll be gone for and we’ll generate your instant quote outlining your travel insurance coverage and limitations.
To give you certainty of coverage and confidence in travelling, we’ve made sure all our online travel insurance options include:
- Emergency medical expenses abroad
- Cancellation
- Luggage cover
- 24/7 worldwide emergency assistance
We’ve also designed it in an easy-to-understand format, clearly outlining the Standard and Explorer levels of cover, to help you choose the right travel insurance cover for your break.
What and where you’re covered for is very important to our travellers and if you’re already overseas it’s not too late - you can still purchase online now.
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 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.
Did you know?
- You can create a membership
- Access your policy details wherever you have internet connection
- Join a community of travellers
- Sign up to travel advice
Gastro.
My son started vomiting non-stop in the afternoon. An hour later, I started vomiting non-stop. A few hours after that, even my daughter started vomiting non-stop, then I started with diarrhea. As I was feeling weaker and weaker and the situation was only getting worse - we decided to go to the emergency room where they diagnosed us with Gastroenteritis.
Italian Nomad.
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 deceased?
- Close relative dropped dead?
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 drugs?
- 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
- Luggage lost?
- Passport pilfered?
- Tech trashed?
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)
We cover 150+ Adventure Activities you love + more
- Scuba diving
- Mountain biking
- Surfing
- Bungee jumping
- Skiing
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 team