Travel Insurance for Stolen or Lost Passports
How travel insurance could help if your passport is stolen or lost while traveling.
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We know how difficult it is to be overseas without a passport so we’ve designed our travel insurance to give you the extra level of support you need to get a replacement passport… fast.
How does travel insurance cover stolen passports?
You’re not going anywhere without a passport so World Nomads knows getting a replacement one is a pretty high priority. Our passport replacement cover includes:
- The cost of replacing the passport
- Necessary transportation charges to get to and from the authorities and consular office
- Fees
- Cost of photos for the new passport
What’s not covered by travel insurance for a lost or stolen passport?
While we’ll help cover the cost of replacing your passport, some of the things we won’t cover include:
- Costs related to the time involved in replacing your passport
- Stolen passports if left unsupervised such as if you left it behind somewhere, mislaid it or if you didn’t take reasonable care to protect it
- Stolen passports when the theft was not observed when occurring
This is not a full list of what's not covered by travel insurance. Make sure you read the policy wording before buying a policy, so you know where cover does and doesn't apply.
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 we can advise you on how to get your replacement passport.
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 in Bulgaria.
I was trying to go back home by taxi. But I had to change taxi and walk for 30m to get another taxi. It was 7pm and dark. At the time, I was surrounded by 3 or 4 men. A man choked me and another guy tore off my small bag, and they ran away. There were a camera, passport, watch, wallet with 300 rand and credit card, cellphone, USB Internet modem and so on. I explained to taxi driver and he helped me to bring home without pay. And my house owner helped me to go to police station and explained everything.
Claim Paid: USA $780.21
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 to get to 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)
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)
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.
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Is there an excess if I need to claim for a stolen passport?
Yes, there is an excess for stolen credit card claims. 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 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.
Before your trip, check the latest government advice for any travel alerts for your destination.