Before your trip, check to see if there are current travel alerts for your destination – you can also view the latest government advice.
Some countries require visitors to buy travel or medical insurance before they can enter. These requirements change frequently, so it’s best to check with your tour operator or the country’s Ministry of Tourism to determine the current status and requirements before you go.
Regardless of any mandatory travel insurance requirements in place, it’s still a very good idea to consider travel insurance for your trip because:
Depending on your Country of Residence and which plan you’ve purchased, our policies may cover you, up to policy limits, for:
We offer two plans – Standard and Explorer – each of which offers different levels of coverage depending on your Country of Residence. It is up to you to choose what plan has the right level of coverage to meet your travel needs.
Please note that this is not a comprehensive list, and travel rules change frequently so be sure to confirm entry requirements for your destination(s) before you travel.
Bhutan
All visitors to Bhutan are required to have valid travel insurance for the duration of their trip. For more information see here.
Whilst at this time travel insurance is not required to enter Ecuador, it is required to visit the Galapagos Islands. We suggest checking with the Ecuador Ministry of Tourism before you travel to determine the latest status of this requirement as the situation is under review.
Travel insurance that is specifically valid for travel in Iran is mandatory in order to obtain a visa. Unfortunately, most World Nomads policies do not provide cover for Iran.
If you are required to obtain a Schengen visa in order to enter any member country of the Schengen area, you will be required to provide proof of medical insurance. Your insurance policy must:
See here for more information.
Keep in mind that entry requirements are always changing and may depend on your Country of Residence so make sure to check the requirements before you travel.
Got Questions? Contact us. With World Nomads you can get an instant quote anytime, anywhere, before you leave home or while you’re on the road.
Note: all travel insurance plans are different, and cover will vary, depending on what's happened, your Country of Residence, the plan you choose and any options or upgrades you buy.
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. If you have any questions, please contact us.
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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.