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Travel insurance isn’t just for frequent  travellers. We offer single-trip plans (as opposed to multi-trip), which covers  trip lengths from one day up to 365. During this period, you can visit multiple countries – and you also have the option to extend for up to a year. 

 What’s covered 

World Nomads offers two plans  Standard and Explorer  which cover trip essentials such as: 

  • Emergency medical treatment 
  • Air Evacuation 
  • Trip Cancellation 
  • Baggage delay and theft; and 
  • A  wide variety of adventure activities.(Additional premiums may apply depending on your activity choices.)  

Why World Nomads? 

We offer a number of additional perks such as: 

 

    Planning a trip?

    Don't forget to pack World Nomads travel insurance for your next adventure. Whether you're headed off for just a few days of respite, or finally embarking on a gap year, World Nomads will be with you every step of the way with:

    • 24/7 emergency services
    • Medical cover
    • Gear cover
    • Trip cancellation
    • And more...

    True claims

    • Every contact we made, initially by phone and then online, was dealt with punctually, compassionately and effectively. Once we provided relevant documentation, every claim -- and there were quite a few -- was paid without delay or argument.
      Mary C.
    • My girlfriend and I were traveling as a couple in SoutheastAsia for two months. During this time, we both got extremely sick. The WN team maintained contact with me throughout the entire process and refunded all medical expenses and even refunded the late checkout fees at our motel.
      Dan & Stef
    • All of the World Nomads staff we had contact with were professional, courteous and helpful. We dealt with one claims officer the whole time who was very understanding and reasonable and who put a lot of effort into processing our claim. cessing our claim.
      Libby

    Travel Insurance Benefits: how we can take care of you

    Trip Cancellation

    Protect your hard earned vacation from unexpected cancellation.

    • Explorer Plan: $5,000
    • Standard Plan: $2,500
    Trip Protection
    • Are you, your family sick, injured or deceased?
    • Strike at your departure or arrival point?
    • Official travel advisory warning not to travel?

    We’ve got your back.

    Emergency Medical Insurance

    Take the pain out of medical or dental costs.

    • Explorer Plan: $10 million
    • Standard Plan: $5 million
    Emergency Medical Insurance
    • Accidentally injured?
    • Suddenly sick?
    • Need prescription meds?

    We’ve got your back.

    Emergency Evacuation & Repatriation

    We’ll get you to hospital or home quickly.

    • Explorer Plan: $500,000
    • Standard Plan: $500,000
    Emergency Evacuation & Repatriation
    • Banged up abroad?
    • Need to get to a hospital urgently?
    • You or a family member deceased?

    Help starts here.

    Protect your gear

    Covers the theft, damage or delay of your bags, tech and sports gear.

    • Explorer Plan: $3,000
    • Standard Plan: $1,000
    Protect your gear
    • Passport or gear stolen?
    • Tech trashed?
    • Bags delayed?

    Help starts here.

    • Emergency Medical Expenses
    • Emergency Dental for Injury or Sickness
    • Bedside Companion Travel and Subsistence
    • Emergency Professional Services
    • Emergency Evacuation and Repatriation
    • Return of Travel Companion/Dependent Children
    • Return to Your Trip Destination
    • Return of Remains
    • Travel Accident
    • Flight Accident
    • Trip Cancellation
    • Trip Interruption
    • Trip Delay
    • Baggage and Personal Effects Theft or Damage
    • Baggage and Sporting Equipment Delay
    • Travel Documents Theft or Damage
    • Sporting Equipment Theft or Loss by a Common Carrier
    • Covered Adventure Sports listed in Policy
    Assistance Services Included
    • LiveTravelTM Emergency Assistance
    • Worldwide Travel Assistance
    • Adventure Travel Hotline
    • 24/7 Security
    • Travel Medical Assistance
    • Bag Trak
    This is a general summary for Canadian residents only. It does not include all terms, conditions, limitations, exclusions and termination provisions of the travel insurance plans described. Coverage may not be available for residents of all provinces. Check the Travel Insurance Policy for full details.

    We cover 250+ activities you love

    Snow 20 activities
    Water 43 activities
    Air 13 activities
    Land 61 activities
    Sports 75 activities
    Experiences 12 activities
    • Scuba diving
    • Mountain biking
    • Surfing
    • Bungee jumping
    • Skiing
    Activities shown in blue are automatically included in the Standard Plan and the Explorer Plan. Activities shown in orange require an optional upgrade for coverage to apply. Special conditions and exclusions may apply to certain activities, check the Travel Insurance Policy for full details.

    24/7 emergency assistance

    Whether you need medical or dental assistance or advice, emergency evacuation or travel assistance, our team 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?

    Telephone +1 866 878 0192 (toll-free from Canada and the Continental U.S.) or +1 416 646 3723 (collect from anywhere else in the world)

    Contact the team

    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.

    • Can I buy a travel insurance policy if I'm already travelling?
      Yes, you can be travelling anywhere in the world and still buy a policy. You can purchase it for the duration you choose (from 1 day up to 365 days). Check the policy wording for details on when coverage begins and ends. Waiting periods may apply.
    • What is covered if I need to cancel my trip?
      There's coverage in both Standard and Explorer plans for pre-paid transportation and accommodation expenses if a doctor certifies that you're medically unfit to travel (other than from a pre-existing medical condition), or you, your travel buddy or a close relative is hospitalized or dies.
    • What if I get sick while on my trip?
      If you’re injured or get sick while you’re travelling, you may be covered for: hospitalization; out-patient treatment for medical emergencies; prescription medicine, X-rays, and laboratory tests; and evacuation, if medically necessary.