This content is for Europeans (excluding UK and Irish residents)
We know the most unexpected things can happen when traveling - sex accidents, malaria, chikungunya. We've even heard of coral being firmly lodged in a traveler's bum after a surfing accident.
So we've built our policies to help cover as many of those unexpected situations as we can. All of our policies have cover for:
World Nomads travel insurance also:
We've seen some pretty strange things on the road. Some of the exclusions include:
This isn't a complete list of things that aren't covered. Be sure to read the policy wording before you buy so that you're aware of the terms and conditions.
In the city of Jaén (Peru), 2 people stole my backpack with a motorbike. The bag was at my feet as I was waiting for my girlfriend to come back from the hotel as we were looking for one place to stay (we just arrived). One guy took the bag and as I realised it I ran after him to get my bag. He jumped into a local motorbike (awaiting next to him with 3 seats behind) with my bag. I ran after him, jumped into the motorbike and began to fight ... unfortunately, he kicked me out and the 2 (the driver and the guy who took my bag) drove away with my stuff.
Protect your hard earned vacation from unexpected cancellation before you leave home.
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Take the pain out of medical costs while traveling overseas.
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We'll get you to hospital pronto.
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Covers the loss, theft or damage of your bags, tech and gear.
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Whether you need medical assistance or emergency evacuation, our teams are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year before and during your trip.
Are you in need of emergency assistance right now?
Phone:+353 21 237 8008 or +353 21 237 8003 (calls are not toll free. You can claim your itemised call costs)
Wherever you are, whatever has happened, our multi-lingual assistance teams are here to help you and your family.
Travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families. Nobody wants to think about all the things that could go wrong on their trip, but these things can and do happen. So be prepared and get your travel insurance today.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and travel - Need to know before you buy
There is NO COVER available for travel to any country or part of it with a COVID-19 travel ban, and any events that arise when you travel against any DFA travel bans or Do Not Travel warnings.
Ready to hit the road? Before you buy, check the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFA) government travel warnings and make sure you understand the impact coronavirus (COVID-19) and the associated travel warnings may have on travel insurance coverage.
Please go to our FAQs or our latest travel alerts, to read more. When getting a quote, review the policy wording for cover terms, conditions, limits and exclusions.
About CoronavirusCoronavirus (COVID-19) and travel - Need to know before you buy
There is NO COVER available for travel to any country or part of it with a COVID-19 travel ban, and any events that arise when you travel against any government bans or warnings.
Ready to hit the road? Before you buy, check your local government travel warnings and make sure you understand the impact coronavirus (COVID-19), and the the associated travel warnings, may have on travel insurance coverage. Please go to our FAQs and choose your country of residence to read more, or you can see our latest travel alerts here. When getting a quote, review the policy wording for cover terms, conditions, limits and exclusions.
About Coronavirus