Single Trip Travel Insurance
For when you’re leaving on a jet plane and don’t know when you’ll be back.
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- What’s covered with one way travel insurance
- What you need to know if you plan to travel on a one way ticket
- What’s not covered when you travel one way
- Handy travel tips for one way trips
- Get a quote 24/7
- Buy while abroad
If you’re jetting off on an adventure with no end date in sight, you can still buy World Nomads travel insurance. Whether you’re thinking of being overseas for a few days, weeks, or a few months, one way travel insurance can help safeguard your adventure — even without a return ticket.
What’s covered with one way travel insurance
When you buy travel insurance with World Nomads, you have cover available for those common events that have a way of dampening an otherwise-good trip, such as:
- Trip delay, interruption, and flight delays
- Trip cancelation
- Overseas emergency medical insurance
- Hospitalization if you or a member of your traveling party suffer injury or illness
- Lost, stolen or damaged baggage and valuables cover
- Snow sports optional cover
- Adventure activities and sports cover (we offer cover for more than 150 activities)
- Medical evacuation and repatriation when necessary
And of course, single trip cover also provides access to the 24/7 Emergency Assistance team who can help you find a doctor or transport you to a medical facility, or if you or a member of your travel party become sick or injured.
It’s important to note that policy cover may vary depending on your Country of Residence and the travel insurance plan you choose — whether you’re planning a one way trip or return trip. So, it’s a good idea to do some research on where you’re going, so you can pick a policy that’s best for you.
What you need to know if you plan to travel on a one way ticket
One way travel insurance offers similar coverage to a policy taken out for a return trip. The main difference with single trip cover comes down to your flight home.
If you find yourself needing to return home for a covered reason, the cost you would have normally paid for an Economy Class airfare (at the carrier’s regular rate or actual cost incurred) will be deducted from your total claim.
What’s not covered when you travel one way
Overseas travel insurance isn’t designed to cover everything and there are some things we simply don’t cover. Some of the things not covered when you travel one way include:
- Your flight home
- Cancelation expenses if you simply change your mind and decide not to travel
- If you become injured while under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- Treatment for a condition, illness, or injury that is considered a non-emergency and can wait until your return home to your County of Residence
- Pre-existing conditions
It’s always a good idea to read the Policy Wording carefully and check the terms, conditions, limitations and exclusions when you buy travel insurance (or anything else for that matter!) so you have a good understanding of what is and isn’t covered for one way travel insurance.
Handy travel tips for one way trips
Select the plan that’s right for your one way trip
We offer two levels of cover, Standard and Explorer. Each plan comes with different benefit limits and sub limits. Take the time to consider which is the best option for your travel plans, so you clearly understand what’s included in the level of cover you select for your one way trip.
Working holidays
Many travelers who buy one way travel insurance are planning to move to another country for a working holiday for the foreseeable future. Our single trip cover is designed to cover you for up to 12 months, whether that means traveling somewhere like Australia for a year-long working holiday or an extended break in Europe.
And if you’re nearing the end-date of your trip and decide to extend your stay, you should consider extending your travel insurance too.
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Buy while abroad
Already left? With World Nomads, you can buy travel insurance even after you’ve left home. Get a quick quote and easily buy while abroad. If you buy a policy while already overseas there is a 72-hour waiting period from the date that you receive your Certificate of Insurance, before your cover comes into effect. This means that you may not be covered for certain events or losses that happen during this waiting period.
Be sure to check your Policy Wording for the complete list of what’s covered and what isn’t covered depending on your Country of Residence.
Need to know more?
The World Nomads team is here to help. Get in touch if you’re unsure what your next step should be and we can help get you there, whether that means deciding which policy is best for your trip, how to buy while abroad, or how to make a claim.
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.
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Travel Insurance Benefits: how we can take care of you
Trip Protection
Protect your hard earned vacation from unexpected cancellation before you leave home.
- Explorer Plan: USD $10,000
- Standard Plan: USD $5,000
Trip Protection
- Unexpectedly hospitalised?
- Travel buddy deceased?
- Close relative dropped dead?
We’ve got your back.
Emergency Overseas Medical Insurance
Take the pain out of medical costs while traveling overseas.
- Explorer Plan: Unlimited, up to 12 months
- Standard Plan: USD $5,000,000
Emergency Medical Insurance
- Need drugs?
- Accidentally injured?
- Suddenly sick?
We’ve got your back.
Emergency Medical Transportation
We'll get you to hospital quickly.
- Explorer Plan: USD $500,000
- Standard Plan: USD $500,000
Evacuation and Repatriation
- Banged up abroad?
- Need a hospital urgently?
- Medivac home?
Help starts here.
Protect your gear
Cover your stolen or damaged gear and tech.
- Explorer Plan: USD $3,500
- Standard Plan: USD $2,500
Protect your gear
- Luggage lost?
- Passport pilfered?
- Tech trashed?
Help starts here.
- Overseas Medical & Dental Expenses
- 24 hour Emergency Assistance
- Emergency Medical Transport
- Repatriation & Travel Expenses
- Pre-Trip Cancellation
- Trip Interruption
- Resumption of Trip
- Travel Delay
- Missed connection (Explorer)
- Hijacking (Explorer)
- Baggage & Personal Items
- Passport & Travel Documents
- Personal Liability
- Rental vehicle insurance excess (Explorer)
- Personal accident (Explorer)
We cover 200+ activities you love + more
- Scuba diving
- Mountain biking
- Surfing
- Bungee jumping
- Skiing
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?
Phone:+353 21 237 8008 or +353 21 237 8003 (calls are not toll free. You can claim your itemised call costs)
Before your trip, check the latest government advice for any travel alerts for your destination.