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Travel Alert: Cyclone Gabrielle- 9 February 2023

Various government agencies and news outlets have reported that Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle has formed off the coast of Northern Queensland, tracking near Norfol...

Travel Alert: New Zealand 27 January 2023

Flooding due to extreme weather conditions has caused widespread damage and disruption throughout Auckland and the upper North Island and may affect travellers ...

Travel Alert: Peru 20 December 2022

Due to civil unrest and protests, a nationwide State of Emergency and local curfews have been imposed in Peru.

World Nomads and Coronavirus (COVID-19)

For information relating to policies purchased prior to 18 May 2022, please check the Policy Document provided with your purchase. You can contact us if you nee...

Travel Alert: Coronavirus May 18 2022

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to impact travellers’ plans globally. As vaccination rates increase, many governments worldwide have begun t...

Ukraine Russia conflict

On 24 February 2022 the Russian military crossed the Russia/Ukraine border and at the date of publication of this alert, military conflict between the two count...

Buying travel insurance

Buying travel insurance

Do I need extra country cover if I am only making a stop-over, but not leaving the airport?

Travelling from New Zealand to see the world can often mean transiting through airports in other countries. And if you’re transiting through a destination...

Buying travel insurance

What countries are covered by World Nomads travel insurance?

For information relating to policies purchased prior to 18 May 2022, please check the Policy Document provided with your purchase. You can contact us if you nee...

Buying travel insurance

I’m going on an overseas family trip. Does World Nomads Travel insurance cover all family members?

If your days of travelling alone or with mates have been replaced by your partner and kids, you’ll want to know who is covered and what cover is provided ...

Buying travel insurance

Am I covered if my pre-booked activity, tour, study trip or accommodation is cancelled?

Sometimes the best part of a trip is looking forward to some fun activities and tours throughout your travels. But then things that are outside of your control ...

Buying travel insurance

Travel Insurance with COVID-19 cover

For information relating to policies purchased prior to 18 May 2022, please check the Policy Document provided with your purchase. You can contact us if you nee...

Buying travel insurance

Am I covered by travel insurance if there's a travel warning in place where I'm going?

For information relating to policies purchased prior to 18 May 2022, please check the Policy Document provided with your purchase. You can contact us if you nee...

Managing your policy

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Does travel insurance cover strikes?

You don’t like to think about strikes happening, especially when you’re about to hop on a plane and take off on that well deserved holiday. Unfortun...

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How to Amend, Extend or Cancel your Policy

For information relating to policies purchased prior to 18 May 2022, please check the Policy Document provided with your purchase. You can contact us if you nee...

Managing policy

Where is my policy certificate?

When you buy World Nomads travel insurance, we always email your policy certificate and the Policy Document to you.

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World Nomads: Making changes to your travel insurance policy

For information relating to policies purchased prior to 18 May 2022, please check the Policy Document provided with your purchase. You can contact us if you nee...

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Extending your trip and buying more travel insurance cover

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Emergency & Claims

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Having trouble submitting a claim?

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Travel Insurance: Who do I call for emergency help?

Phone: +61 2 8263 0470 or call reverse charges* via an operator +61 2 8292 1470 from anywhere in the world

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Does my travel insurance cover medical costs upfront or do I have to pay and claim later?

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Can I wait until I get home to make a claim?

Yes, of course you can! Provided the incident you are claiming for took place while you were travelling and your policy was valid at the time, you can wait unt...

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Can I make a claim whilst I'm away?

Absolutely!

Emergency & Claims

I don't have receipts for my personal items. Can I still make a travel insurance claim?

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WorldNomads.com Pty Limited (ABN 62 127 485 198 AR 343027, NZBN 9429050505364) at Governor Macquarie Tower, Level 18, 1 Farrer Place, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia is an Authorised Representative of nib Travel Services (Australia) Pty Ltd (ABN 81 115 932 173 AFSL 308461, NZBN 9429050505340), and is underwritten in Australia and New Zealand by Pacific International Insurance Pty Ltd, ABN 83 169 311 193, NZBN 9429041356500. nib Travel Services Europe Limited trading as nib Travel Services and World Nomads (CN 601851), at City Quarter, Lapps Quay, Cork, Ireland operates in both Europe and the UK; in the UK it is underwritten by Inter Partner Assistance S.A. UK Branch; in Europe it is underwritten by Inter Partner Assistance S.A. nib Travel Services Europe Limited trading as nib Travel Services and World Nomads is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. nib Travel Services Europe Limited trading as nib Travel Services and World Nomads is deemed authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. The nature and extent of consumer protections may differ from those for firms based in the UK. Details of the Temporary Permissions Regime, which allows EEA-based firms to operate in the UK for a limited period while seeking full authorisation, are available on the Financial Conduct Authority’s website. WorldNomads.com Pty Limited markets and promotes travel insurance products of nib Travel Services Limited (License No.1446874), at PO Box 1051, Grand Cayman KY1-1102, Cayman Islands. World Nomads Inc. (1585422), at 2201 Broadway, Suite 300, Oakland, CA 94612, USA, plans are administered by Trip Mate Inc. (in CA & UT, dba, Trip Mate Insurance Agency) at PO Box 939073, San Diego, CA, 92193, USA, with 24-hour and Assistance Services provided by Generali Global Assistance and plans underwritten by Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and affiliated companies, Columbus, OH. World Nomads (Canada) Ltd (BC: 0700178; Business No: 001 85379 7942 RC0001) is a licensed agent sponsored by AIG Insurance Company of Canada at 120 Bremner Boulevard, Suite 2200, Toronto, Ontario, M5J 0A8, Canada. World Experiences Seguros De Viagem Brasil Ltda (CNPJ: 21.346.969/0001-99) at Rua Padre João Manuel, 755, 16º andar, São Paulo – SP, Brazil is an Authorized Partner (Representante) of Chubb Seguros Brasil S.A. (CNPJ: 03.502.099/0001-18) at Av. Nações Unidas, nº 8.501, 27º andar -, Edifício Eldorado Business Tower, Pinheiros through the SUSEP Process 15414.900439/2015-34. All World Nomads entities listed above, including nib Travel Services Europe, nib Travel Services Limited and nib Travel Services (Australia) Pty Ltd, are subsidiaries of nib holdings limited (ABN 51 125 633 856).