Currently there is no content for US residents visiting this destination. To ensure Greece is covered head over to World Nomads USA and get an instant travel insurance quote.

With more sunny days than most countries in Europe Greece is a stunning destination for history buffs and adventurous travelers with ancient ruins many of us have only heard of in story books, stark calderas, stunning scenery all lapped by the sapphire seas of the Mediterranean.

But, sometimes, island living can derail our travelers Greek Odyssey with missed connections, tumbles while hiking and more, which is where travel insurance may help.

• What’s covered
• Cover for some Coronavirus-related events
• Why should I consider travel insurance when visiting Greece?
• What to look out for when traveling around Greece?
• What’s not covered?

What’s covered?

World Nomads has two levels of cover – the Standard Plan and Explorer Plan - that offer different benefits, limits and sub-limits so it’s best to compare them to see which one suits your travel needs.

Overseas emergency medical: if you’re injured or fall ill while hiking pine and fir forests in Mount Ainos National Park, World Nomads offers cover for emergency medical expenses for treatment, prescriptions, doctors’ visits, hospital stays and emergency transport. Our 24/7 Emergency Assistance Team can help direct you to the nearest or most appropriate medical facility.

Baggage cover: theft is a risk no matter where you are in the world. Our gear coverage can help replace belongings that were snatched from under your nose.

Activities cover: we cover more than 150 sports and adventure activities, from sailing the Aegean Sea, to mountain biking the shady forests near Thessaloniki. If your favourite sport isn’t on the list get in touch with our Customer Assistance Team and they will let you know if we cover it. Be aware that an upgrade for certain activities and sports may be required.

Cover for some Coronavirus-related events:

Depending on your Country of Residence and the travel insurance plan you choose, you may have access to Coronavirus (COVID-19) coverage for certain events.

To find out what cover applies to you, select your Country of Residence and read our What’s Covered for Coronavirus article which has all of the details, including benefit terms, limits, conditions and exclusions.

If you forgot to buy travel insurance before you left home, you can purchase while you’re travelling (a waiting period may apply for some benefits).

Why should I consider travel insurance when visiting Greece?

Once you’ve gazed on the must-see Acropolis you’ll have so much more you’ll want to do: trekking to the towering medieval monasteries in Meteora, or scuba diving an ancient shipwreck in Greece’s first underwater museum at Peristera,

For the most part, you can wander the streets of Old Town Naxos without a care, however, if the unexpected happens, a travel insurance plan can support you when things go wrong. If you fall ill or injure yourself, or your gear is lost or stolen, with a World Nomads’ policy you may be covered for related medical expenses and replacement of your personal items so you can continue your trip.

When you’re trying to navigate a foreign country (and language) in a crisis, it’s good to know you’ll also have access to the 24/7 Emergency Assistance Team who can help you find local medical assistance or contact the local authorities.

What to look out for when traveling around Greece?

Losing yourself in the antique flea markets of Athens or soaking up the secluded beaches on Karpathos, you might think you’re in a world of your own; unfortunately, Greece is not immune to petty crime and tourist scams. It pays to be vigilant in the many busy ports, metros and markets (anywhere that attracts a big crowd) as crafty pickpockets can try to distract tourists before snatching phones, money and passports.

When it comes to theft, prevention is best, check out our Safety Tips for Greece article before you go. If theft does occur, contact the local authorities (or the Tourist Police in major cities and islands) to get a written report to submit with your claim along with copies of your items’ receipts.

While travel insurance essentials such as baggage cover, emergency medical cover and trip cancellation are offered on both our plans, the Explorer Plan offers cover for a wider range of activities. For example, the roads in the Greek Islands are renowned for being twisting, narrow and dusty so if you’re planning on hiring a car to explore the stunning coastal drives on Kefalonika, the Explorer Plan offers cover for your hire car insurance excess should you have a car accident, or if the vehicle is broken into, or stolen.

The Explorer Plan may also support you as you navigate the numerous flight and ferry connections around the Islands. If you’re on the Explorer Plan and adverse weather affects your connecting transport, or a natural catastrophe occurs and you cannot use your booked accommodation, you may be covered for the related expenses to find other transport or accommodation. Both our plans also offer cover if your baggage is delayed by your carrier for more than 24 hours.

What’s not covered?

Travel insurance isn’t designed to cover everything – so make sure you know what you’re covered. Some, but not all, of the events we don’t cover include:

• Existing medical conditions: these may not be covered if you’re sick or injured due to the existing medical condition, unless otherwise stated in your policy,
• Being intoxicated: that include if you’re intoxicated due to alcohol or any illegal substances.
• Doing stupid or illegal stuff: if you’re acting in an irresponsible manner or not complying with local laws you may not be covered.
• Not following doctor’ orders: disobeying your treating doctor’s directions and/or those of our Emergency Assistance Team.
• Leaving valuables unattended: stolen, lost or damaged personal belongings that were left unguarded.

New Entry/Exit System (EES) starts October 2025

If you’re travelling to any EU countries, you need to be aware of a new system being rolled out. The Entry/Exit System (EES) is coming to 29 European countries from October 12, 2025.

The EES is a new automated border control system designed to modernize and enhance how travellers enter and leave the Schengen Area.

Countries that are taking part in the EES are: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland.

ETIAS delayed until 2026

The European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) travel authorisation system has been postponed to late 2026.

Non-EU citizens planning a holiday to Europe will need to check if they need a ETIAS travel permit before they go. 

The ETIAS will apply to travellers from 59 visa-exempt countries and territories, including Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States.

While an official date hasn’t been announced yet, ETIAS is expected to begin in the last quarter of 2026.

Learn more about the ETIAS by checking out our Travel Wiser article.

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.

For information relating to policies purchased prior to October 23 2024, please check the Policy Wording provided with your purchase. You can contact us if you need this sent to you again. For plans purchased after October 23 2024, please see below.

Currently there is no content for US residents visiting this destination. To ensure Spain is covered head over to World Nomads USA and get an instant travel insurance quote.

Tapas, wine, sunshine and fiestas. Ole

If you’re planning a trip to Spain, you might be heading to San Sebastian for a hit of sun and surf, Valencia to tour the tapas scene and marvel at ancient architecture, or to the historic Bilbao Mercado de la Ribera marketplace, Europe’s largest indoor market. No matter where you’re headed, before you pack your bags you may want to consider travel insurance. If disaster strikes while you’re overseas, travel insurance may just save the day - or the fiesta.

Discover how World Nomads travel insurance could help you travel better

• What's covered
• Why should I consider travel insurance to go to Spain?
• What should I look out for when traveling around Spain
• What's not covered
• Get a quote

What's covered

With World Nomads you can buy travel insurance as soon as your trip is locked in or when you’re already enjoying your trip around Spain (waiting periods apply), it’s entirely up to you.

World Nomads offers two plans – Standard and Explorer – each provides different levels of coverage depending on your Country of Residence and what level of cover you need. Here are some of the highlights of our cover:

• Medical evacuation and repatriation.
• More than 150+ activities, sports, and experiences.
• Trip cancellation.
• Travel delays /interruption.
• Baggage and high-end valuables.
• 24/7 worldwide Emergency Assistance.

Why should I consider travel insurance for Spain?

Travel insurance could help just in case you land in Barcelona, but your baggage doesn’t, you suffer a travel delay, you or your travel buddy catches COVID-19, or you need to be medically evacuated. Depending on your Country of Residence and the level of cover you have chosen, our policies may cover you for:

• Emergency medical and evacuation - if you become ill or are in a serious accident that requires emergency treatment or evacuation, your policy may cover you for medical and surgical treatment, hospital fees, and in some cases, specialist counselling. Benefit limits apply.
• Baggage and personal belongings - in the unfortunate event that your luggage or personal items are accidentally damaged or stolen, you may be able to claim for those items. In addition, if your luggage is delayed more than 24 hours (more than 12 hours for US residents), you may be entitled to replacement costs. Check your policy wording carefully as terms and conditions apply.
• Activities coverage - we cover more than 150 activities worldwide – including backpacking, kayaking, hiking, and bungee jumping, but not all are covered under every plan, you can read about the activities covered for your Country of Residence. Many activities also have specific conditions and exclusions you should read up on before you go. Depending on your Country of Residence and the level of cover you’ve chosen, you may need to add activities to your policy. Terms and conditions apply.
• Cover for Coronavirus-related events: depending on your Country of Residence World Nomads offers cover for some Coronavirus-related events to help if your trip is derailed by COVID-19. Check your policy carefully as benefit limits apply and vary between plans.

What should I look out for when traveling around Spain

As fun and fascinating as Spain can be there are some things you should be aware of, such as:

Crime in Spain’s hotspots

Wandering around the streets of Madrid, Barcelona, and Seville can be a wonderful experience, but you need to remain vigilant and keep your valuables in sight. Watch out for bag snatching, pickpockets, and theft from cars. We offer cover if you're after travel insurance for your tech gear and other high value items. To upgrade the cover for high value items, list them on your policy and pay the additional premium. Make sure you have copies of all key documents you’re traveling with — passport, ID, travel insurance, receipts, vouchers, addresses, transportation tickets, etc.

Illness in Spain

Falling ill remains a risk in all regions of Spain, COVID-19 included. If you're in Spain and you are feeling unwell, call 112 for medical emergencies. You can always get in touch with the 24-hour Emergency Assistance Team. Make sure you’ve checked our Coronavirus cover article if you have caught COVID-19.

Natural disasters in Spain

Spain experiences earthquakes, severe storms, and forest fires. Always do your research for updates. On 19 September 2021 there was a volcanic eruption on the island of La Palma, in the Canary Islands. Due to the eruption, flights and travel plans were sent into disarray for people traveling to and from the Canary Islands. While we do offer cover for natural disasters, for those policies that do cover natural disasters in one way or another, you'll need to have bought a policy before the natural disaster event is known and do everything you can to minimize your expenses. Check your policy carefully as benefit limits apply and vary between plans.

Have fun at festivals but don’t overdo it

When going to party hotspots and festivals in Spain it’s important to be aware of your surroundings, especially if you're traveling solo and don’t know the language. We suggest not to overdo it when it comes to drinking and be careful of accepting drinks from strangers especially at big events. Remember that while we do offer cover for overseas travel accidents such as, hospitalization, day surgery and out-patient treatment, and prescribed medicines, you won’t be covered if you’re on drugs or have been drinking alcohol excessively or if you’ve been acting illegally.

What's not covered

Here are some of the things we do not provide cover for:

• Traveling to, planning to travel to, or choosing to remain in a country or region that is subject to a ‘Do Not Travel’ warning issued by your Country of Residence.
• Participation in a sport or activity not listed in the policy wording or agreed by World Nomads where you haven’t paid the required additional premium.
• Costs arising from refusal to be repatriated once declared medically unfit to continue a trip but fit for repatriation.
• Non-emergency treatment that can wait until you return home (it's not health insurance, it's travel insurance for medical emergencies)
• Expenses you have not made every reasonable attempt to recover from the carrier, accommodation provider, booking or travel agents, any compensation scheme, or other source.

Frequently asked questions

Have more questions?

If you have more questions about travel insurance, contact us.

Travel insurance doesn't cover everything. All of the information we provide is a brief summary. It does not include all terms, conditions, limitations, exclusions and termination provisions of the plans described. Coverage may not be the same or available for residents of all countries, states or provinces. Please carefully read your policy wording for a full description of coverage.

About World Nomads

World Nomads polices are designed by travelers for travelers to provide simple and flexible travel insurance – and it’s often cheaper than you might think. Featuring coverage for more than 150 activities, quotes are fast and can be done online at www.worldnomads.com. All the information we provide about travel insurance is a summary only. It does not include all terms, conditions, limitations, exclusions, and termination provisions of the travel insurance plans described. Coverage may not be available for residents of all countries, states, or provinces. Please carefully read your policy wording for a full description of coverage.

Essential travel tips for Vietnam

Offering unique cultural experiences, flavorful fare, and a heady vibe all its own, Vietnam can be an enlightening experience for travelers. But there are a few things you need to know before you go. Read on to find out how World Nomads’ travel insurance can help you navigate the unknown while overseas.

• What’s covered
• What’s not covered
• Health and safety tips when traveling in Vietnam
• Best time to visit Vietnam
• FAQs

What’s covered

World Nomads offers two types of travel insurance plan, Standard and Explorer. Each plan provides different levels of cover so it’s important you choose the plan that best suits your travel plans and the level of cover you need. Depending on your Country of Residence your travel insurance plan can offer cover for:

• Baggage and personal effects
• Extended stays
• Overseas medical emergencies and hospital expenses
• Travel delays and trip interruption
• A wide variety of sports, activities and experiences.
• Trip cancellation
• Cover for some Coronavirus-related events
• 24/7 Emergency Assistance Team
• And many more cover options and extras…

Whatever your choice of overseas vacation, it’s important to choose the right level of coverage. Read the policy wording, browse the World Nomads’ Help Center, or contact our customer service team to see if what you’re planning to do is covered under your plan.

What’s not covered

It’s important to remember travel insurance isn’t designed to cover everything. While we endeavor to help you during times of need while you’re overseas there are some things that we simply do not cover. These include:

• Activities and sports: participation in a sport or activity not listed in the policy wording, or one that's offered by World Nomads, but you haven't paid the required additional premium.
• Not following doctor’s orders: disobeying your treating doctor’s directions and/or those of our Emergency Assistance Team.
• Leaving valuables unattended: stolen, lost or damaged personal belongings that were left unguarded.
• Incidents resulting from reckless behavior
• Drug or alcohol abuse and any related incidents
• Expenses you have not made every reasonable attempt to recover from the carrier, accommodation provider, booking or travel agents, any compensation scheme, or other source.
• Changing your mind.

This is a brief overview of common claims we often see but do not provide cover for. Read your policy wording carefully so you have a good understanding of what is and isn’t covered by your travel insurance policy.

Health and safety tips when traveling in Vietnam

Offering astonishing natural beauty and tantalizing tastes, it doesn’t take much for Vietnam to get under your skin. While you’re enjoying its splendor, it helps to keep in mind a few health and safety tips while you’re on the road.

Motorbikes and scooters

Home to millions of motorbikes and scooters, all zipping haphazardly through the streets, navigating the roads in Vietnam is an art form. Road accidents are one of the main causes of injury in Vietnam, so it pays to be vigilant. Pay attention when crossing the street and take particular care if traveling by motorbike or scooter.

If you plan to ride, for your coverage to be available , certain conditions apply:

• You must be licensed to ride at home and at your destination.
• You need to comply with local laws and safety practices (obey speed limits, don’t drive drunk).
• Always wear a helmet.

Consider buying a travel insurance plan that covers motorbike and scooter use. Terms and conditions, limits, and exclusions to coverage will apply so read your policy carefully for full details.

Read our article on covered sports, activities and adventures. In some cases, you may also have to buy an adventure sport upgrade for an additional premium.

World Nomads coverage for travelers injured in motorcycle accidents may include:

• Emergency medical expenses for treatment at the hospital or by a doctor at the local medical center
• Evacuation to more suitable medical facility if it’s urgent, medically necessary and if you’re fit to travel
• Repatriation if you’re seriously ill or injured and unable to continue your trip.

If you need medical treatment, evacuation or repatriation, you or a travel companion MUST contact our Emergency Assistance team immediately.

How to avoid gastro

It’s advisable to avoid drinking tap water while in Vietnam. Water can be contaminated and can result in gastrointestinal upset and other more serious disease such as hepatitis A and typhoid. It’s best to avoid raw fruits and vegetables with the skin on as well as ice cubes in your drinks.

Be aware of petty crime and other criminal activity

While Vietnam is generally a safe place to travel, low level crime does exist.

As with many other destinations petty crime remains an issue in Vietnam. Stay alert, and keep your belongings close.

For more on what you need to know before you go read these tips for how to spot travel scams and rip-offs to avoid being a scammer’s next target.

Tropical diseases

Tropical diseases are common across Asia with Dengue Fever an increasing concern. Always wear light-protective clothing in the evenings and use insect repellant.

Best time to visit Vietnam

Vietnam is a wonderful destination to visit year-round. When choosing what time of year to travel to Vietnam consider what it is you want to see and do while there: do you want to laze by the beach on Phu Quoc Island? Experience the heady culture in untapped Hanoi? Or explore the verdant central highlands to connect with local villages? Whichever you choose there’s a season that’s the perfect fit.

High season, July and August

For beach lovers that means visiting Vietnam in the high season to make use of the warm days and bath-like water. Be sure to book your accommodation well in advance, this is the busiest and most expensive time to visit coastal regions.

Shoulder season, December - March

Shoulder season is perfect for navigating the hustle and bustle of cities where you’ll be jolted to life with the buzz of everyday life in Vietnam’s urban jungles. With cooler temperatures it’s a much more pleasant experience when traveling around people-packed cities like Ho Chi Mihn and Hanoi.

Low season, April to June and September to November

Avoid the crowds and visit in low season for a more timid look at this vibrant country. Trekking to hillside tribes and exploring the central highlands is wonderful during low season - there’s less vying for a spot on a tour and you’re less likely to have to trudge through mud.

FAQs

Travel insurance doesn't cover everything. All of the information we provide is a brief summary. It does not include all terms, conditions, limitations, exclusions and termination provisions of the plans described. Coverage may not be the same or available for residents of all countries, states or provinces. Please carefully read your policy wording for a full description of coverage.

About World Nomads

World Nomads polices are designed by travelers for travelers to provide simple and flexible travel insurance – and it’s often cheaper than you might think. Featuring coverage for more than 150 activities, quotes are fast and can be done online at www.worldnomads.com. All the information we provide about travel insurance is a summary only. It does not include all terms, conditions, limitations, exclusions, and termination provisions of the travel insurance plans described. Coverage may not be available for residents of all countries, states, or provinces. Please carefully read your policy wording for a full description of coverage.