Get covered by World Nomads, even if you’re already on the road
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With all the excitement of packing your bags, jumping on a plane, and jetting off to a faraway destination, travel insurance may be the last thing on your mind. You may be asking yourself “Can I buy travel insurance after departure?” The answer is yes!
If you’ve left home without travel insurance or your policy has run out and you’re still on the road, don’t panic. World Nomads simple and flexible travel insurance plans that you can buy online, anytime, from anywhere in the world.
It’s easy. All you need is a good internet connection. Head to our website to get a quote. Answer a few simple questions about your trip and follow the prompts that will outline the coverage and benefits we offer. You can compare our Standard and Explorer plans when you get a quote and select the one that best suits your needs. Then add any activities you plan to participate it, read and accept the terms and conditions, pay for your insurance, and you’re done.
If you buy a policy while travelling, waiting periods, conditions and restrictions on coverage do apply. There will be no coverage for any injury or sickness for a period of 48 hours from your departure date.
We’ve designed our travel insurance to be simple, flexible and include the things our travellers have told us are most important to them. Both our Standard and Explorer plans offer coverage, up to the policy limits, for the following, when you need it the most:
This is only a summary of coverage and does not include the full terms and conditions of the policy. It is important you read and understand your policy as it contains benefits, conditions, exclusions, and pre-existing condition exclusions. If you do not understand your coverage, or if you have questions about your coverage, just ask us.
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Contact the teamHere are our most frequently asked questions about buying away from home. You can also find the answers to other questions in our Helpdesk or you can ask the customer service team. If you’re looking for general travel advice, you can ask our community at Ask a Nomad.
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