As we’ve recently changed our insurer, please select the date you bought your policy to ensure you have the right information about covering a family on the one policy:
Policies purchased on or after 1 Nov 2018 (GMT)
Policies purchased before 1 Nov 2018 (GMT)
Yes, you can cover a family of one or two Irish citizens or residents, who are both 64 years of age or under and up to 8 financially dependent children or grandchildren on a policy.
One of the travelling adults must be the legal guardian of the dependent(s) and they must normally reside together. All dependents must be in full time education, 20 years old or younger and be travelling together with the adult/s.
All people on a policy must be Irish citizens or residents and the details of all people must be listed on the policy for coverage to apply. All ages are calculated from the policy issue date (or extension date).
There is a maximum of 2 adults per policy and 8 dependents that can be insured per policy. To insure more than 2 adults or more than 8 dependents, additional policies must be purchased.
Note: For policies purchased after 1 August 2019, your World Nomads policy is backed by XL Insurance Company SE. For policies purchased between 1 November 2018 and 16 January 2019, your World Nomads policy is backed by certain underwriters at Lloyd’s. For policies purchased between 17 Jan 2019 and 31 July 2019, your World Nomads policy is backed by Lloyd’s Insurance Company SA.
A Family policy will cover one or two IRISH citizens or residents, 64 years of age or under with up to 8 IRISH citizen or resident dependents.
Your dependents must be under 21 years and in full time education at the date of policy issue, all normally resident with you and listed as covered on your Certificate of Insurance.
One of the travelling adults must be the legal guardian of the dependent(s). If you have more than 8 dependents travelling with you, each dependent can buy a separate single policy. All ages are calculated from the policy issue date.
Note: For policies purchased before 1 Nov 2018, your World Nomads policy is backed by Millstream.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to impact many travellers around the world. Before you buy, read the travel alerts and check government travel advice and restrictions for your destination(s) as these may impact cover, or your ability to travel. NOTE: A 48-hour waiting period (time excess) applies to some Coronavirus-related cancellation cover; other waiting periods may apply.