Travel insurance for stolen passports
Don't let a stolen passport stop you in your tracks.
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Having your passport stolen can cause significant interruptions to your trip. While your mum can send you money if your credit card is stolen, or you can borrow a friend’s bra after the gappy laundromat attendent says ‘what clothes?’, replacing a passport isn’t so easy.
Some of our travel insurance policies can come in handy with your emergency passport expenses, and others can help with related expenses such as rearranging your trip while you wait for your replacement or cancellation if your trip can't go ahead.
What's covered by World Nomads travel insurance if my passport is stolen?
| Your country of residence | Pre-trip Cancellation | Emergency Passport while traveling | Extra costs while you're delayed | 24 hour emergency assistance |
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| Australia | ||||
| Brazil | ||||
| Canada | ||||
| Ireland | ||||
| New Zealand | ||||
| United Kingdom | ||||
| USA | ||||
| All other countries |
Depending on the policy you buy and your country of residence, there are limitations that will apply.
What’s not covered by World Nomads travel insurance?
- If you leave your passport behind
- If you don’t take proper precautions to protect your passport
- If you don’t obtain a written police report if it's stolen
- If customs or another government body confiscates your passport
- A new passport - cover is to get you an emergency passport, not the full replacement cost
This is not a full list of what's covered and what's not covered. There are limits and conditions that apply, so for more information check out our article on stolen passports.
How to get assistance if your passport is stolen.
It’s essential that you get in contact with our emergency assistance teams as soon as possible so that our teams can help you navigate the local laws, and help you get your replacement passport faster.
So that our Emergency Assistance teams can assist you quickly, please be ready with the following:
- Your policy number
- A contact number for where you are now
- The nature of your problem
- Your location
Passport stolen during dinner with friends.
My handbag was stolen when I was having dinner with friends. In my bag was my passport, and as I had to apply for an emergency passport, and then another visa, in order to leave China. I had to cancel the flight I had booked.
Claim Paid: $1112.22
Travel Insurance Benefits: how we can take care of you*
Trip Cancellation
Been working hard for your trip?
We'll work hard to protect it.
Trip Protection
- Unexpectedly hospitalised?
- Travel buddy unfit to travel?
- Close relative suddenly dies?
We’ve got your back.
Emergency Medical Expenses
Feeling fit and healthy? What if you get sick or injured?
Take the pain out of medical or dental costs.
Emergency Medical Insurance
- Need meds quick?
- Accidentally injured?
- Suddenly sick?
We’ve got your back.
Emergency Medical Transportation
Know where the nearest hospital is?
Don’t stress, we’ll get you there quickly.
Evacuation and Repatriation
- Banged up abroad?
- Need a hospital urgently?
- Medivac home?
Help starts here.
Protect your gear
Love photography, filming or sport?
Cover your bags, tech or gear.
Protect your gear
- Passport or tech stolen?
- Airline lost your gear?
- Bags delayed?
Help starts here.
- Emergency Overseas Medical & Dental Expenses
- Emergency Medical Evacuation & Repatriation
- Trip Cancellation or Interruption
- 24-Hour Assistance Services
- Baggage
- And more (depending on your country of residence)
24/7 emergency assistance
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?
Contact the teamWherever you are, we’re here 24/7 to help you in any emergency.
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FAQ
Here are our most frequently asked questions about overseas medical insurance. You can also find the answers to other questions in our Helpdesk or you can ask our customer service team. If you’re looking for general travel advice, you can ask our community at Ask a Nomad.
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Is there an excess/co-pay if I need to claim for a stolen passport?
Most policies come with an excess/co-pay. Check your policy to find out what's applicable.
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Will you pay upfront for my passport replacement?
No. You'll need to need to pay for it and then lodge a claim for your expenses.
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What assistance can your emergency assistance team provide me?
They can guide you to the nearest embassy, give you their contact information, and help you report your loss.
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Will my policy be automatically extended if my passport is stolen before I can return home?
Some policies will roll on. However, not all policies will roll on for the full period it takes to get home.