World Nomads offers travel insurance plans that ensure your family is protected—whether you're travelling with babies, children, or teenagers. Get an instant quote 24/7.
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Travelling with the family comes with a different set of challenges to those faced when you're backpacking in your early twenties.
World Nomads is here to support Australian families when the unexpected happens. Here's how our travel insurance plans can help.
Our plans define a dependent as:
Note: age limits for dependents as outlined will vary depending on your country of residence. Always read the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) so you know what you are and are not covered for.
When applying for a policy there must be at least one adult insured on the policy, and at least one of the insured adults on the policy must be the legal guardian of the dependent(s).
If a dependent isn’t travelling with their legal guardian they may need their own policy, depending on their country of residence. Read the PDS carefully to choose the right plan and level of cover for everyone who is traveling with you. Your policy may have terms, conditions, limitations, and exclusions.
Did you know: You can add your children and grandchildren to our policies at no extra cost? Only adults are charged. It's just one of the ways we look after families on their travels.
World Nomads is dedicated to assisting Australian families by:
Travel insurance tip: If you buy a policy while traveling overseas, you must wait 72 hours before any cover is activated (except for emergency medical as a result of a sudden accident which is witnessed and verified by an independent third party).
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To avoid any surprises when making a claim, it’s a smart idea to become familiar with the various limits, benefits, available upgrades, terms and conditions before you buy a policy.
Read your policy carefully. There are exclusions, such as:
Here are our most frequently asked questions about cover for families. You can also find the answers to other questions in our Help Center or you can ask the customer service team.
If a close relative is suddenly hospitalised or dies from a sudden illness or serious injury, then your travel insurance policy can help if you have to cancel or re-arrange your trip.
If you have to cancel or rearrange your trip, there may be cover for:
How it works
Before you change your plans, you must contact your travel providers to try to minimise your expenses and request any refunds or rescheduling assistance. You may resume your trip under the same policy up until it’s end date (with pre-approval of trip resumption costs first).
You can make a claim online for your additional expenses. You’ll also need a written medical diagnosis from the attending physician and, if applicable, the death certificate to support your claim. Also be aware that any claim submitted will have the policy excess applied.
This is only a summary of cover and does not include the full terms, conditions, limits, and exclusions of the policy. You should read your PDS in full, so you understand what is and isn’t covered. If you are unsure about your level of travel cover, please contact us for help.
It depends on the specific policy terms. Please review the PDS or contact customer service for guidance on coverage for your child’s condition.
Go online and enter a few details about yourself, your destinations, and the ages of all your family members. We will generate an instant quote with both Standard and Explorer plan options, and you can pick which one suits your specific needs. Once you’ve selected the right level of cover and paid, you will get instant confirmation of your family travel insurance to your selected email.
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Here are several activities under each category that World Nomads love to do:
Not all activities, sports, and experiences are covered under every plan. You may have to upgrade the policy and sporting level to receive the cover you require for the activities you plan to do. Please read your policy wording carefully before you buy.
If you need medical assistance or emergency medical evacuation our team is 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: +61 2 8263 0470 or Phone: +61 2 8292 1470 (reverse charges via an operator from anywhere in the world)
Contact the teamBefore your trip, check the latest government advice for any travel alerts for your destination.