If you’re a Kiwi traveller planning ahead for that big overseas holiday and want to buy a policy with World Nomads then you can buy travel insurance up to 12 months in advance of your departure date.
Please note that the maximum duration available for any policy, including extensions, is 12 months from the start date. You can buy a policy if you’re a New Zealand citizen or resident, and you must be 69 years old or younger at the time your policy is purchased.
Remember: You have up to 21 days from the time you’re issued your Certificate of Insurance and policy wording to decide if the policy is right for you and cancel your policy for a full refund.
Coverage will depend on the plan you’ve selected - Standard vs Explorer - each plan has different levels of coverage. You may want to consider buying World Nomads Travel Insurance as soon as you’ve booked and paid for your trip as you may be covered for certain Insured events before you depart. For example, for some Coronavirus related events, unexpected cancellations and trip interruptions, a relative gets sick or is injured, tour operators going bankrupt, a natural disaster strikes, or an airline strike occurs.
We understand that things happen that may result in your travel plans being thrown into disarray, that’s why we have tailored our plans to offer cover for 14 insured events if you need to cancel or reschedule your trip. Please note the events must be unexpected and unforeseen and out of your control. These include, but are not limited, to the following:
For a full breakdown of what you may or may not be covered for if you need to cancel or reschedule your trip, you can read our Cancellation and trip interruption cover FAQ guide.
Please be aware that if you have an existing medical condition and you purchase a policy then you won’t be covered under our policies for any complications arising from any existing medical condition between the time that you’ve purchased a policy and the start date of your policy. There are some automatically covered existing medical conditions you’ll have cover for under this policy when specific requirements are met. For more information on cover for existing medical conditions read our FAQ article.
If before you start your trip (and between the date your policy is issued and the start date of your trip) you or a close relative, or a member of your travelling party/business partner receives medical advice or treatment for a serious illness or injury (which is not an existing medical condition), cover is available if you have no option but to cancel your trip. Always check your Policy Document to make sure you understand what’s included and what’s not, as well as the terms, conditions, limitations and exclusions. If you have any questions or if you’re not sure if something is covered, get in touch.
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.
The information provided is of a general nature and is provided for information purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice in any form and should not be relied on as a substitute for obtaining professional advice that is specific to your circumstances. You should seek advice from a financial advice provider if you would like further information about whether a particular product is appropriate for you and your circumstances.
We’re here to help if you have a question about travel insurance. We’re available:
Within New Zealand:
0800 666 237
From anywhere in the world:
+61 2 8256 1542
Within Australia:
1300 787 375
Before your trip, check to see if there are current travel alerts for your destination – you can also view the latest government advice
Gaza−Israel conflict: For travellers in, or planning on travelling to, Israel or the Palestinian Territories, please see our travel alert with more information.