Buying Travel Insurance

How to get a price, and buy at home or while traveling

Am I covered by travel insurance if I'm riding a motorbike or scooter?

Riding a motorbike, scooter, moped or motorcycle while abroad or out of province is one of the more dangerous activities our Canadian nomads undertake. While ou...

Buying travel insurance

Travel Insurance: Activities, sports & adventures covered by World Nomads

We cover more than 250 activities on all travel insurance plans for Canadian travellers. Many activities are considered ‘Level 1’ and do not require...

Buying travel insurance

What countries or regions do I choose to get a quote?

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Am I covered if my tour operator/airline goes bankrupt or becomes insolvent?

Travel insurance offers some protection for Canadian travellers if their tour operator or airline files for bankruptcy before sett...

Buying travel insurance

How it works: Adventure sports, activities and experiences

Buying travel insurance

Does travel insurance cover strikes?

A strike is a stoppage of work that is announced, organised and sanctioned by a labour union and which interferes with the normal departure ...

Buying travel insurance

What countries does World Nomads cover?

The world has no boundaries, but unfortunately, travel insurance does. World Nomads policies can go with you to most countries with a few exceptions. We don&rsq...

Buying travel insurance

Am I covered if I have a pre-existing medical condition?

A pre-existing medical condition is an ongoing health or dental issue – or the related complications you have from it – which you are aware of, or w...

Buying travel insurance

Travel Insurance: What is my country of residence?

To be eligible for coverage under the Canadian resident policy you must agree that at the time your policy is purchased, and for the full duration of ...

Buying travel insurance

Are there any waiting periods?

A waiting period is the amount of time you have to wait before your insurance coverage begins and/or before a benefit becomes payable.

Buying travel insurance

Is travel insurance mandatory to travel to certain countries?

Buying travel insurance

How can travel insurance help with my stolen passport and other important documents?

Losing your Canadian passport is never a pleasant experience, especially if someone took it. If your passport has been stolen, World Nomads travel insurance may...