For when you’re leaving on a jet plane and don’t know when you’ll be back.
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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.
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:
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.
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.
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:
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.
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.
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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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.
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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