What you should consider when buying travel insurance for a trip to Germany
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Often drawn to Deutschland during the summer months, Irish travellers enjoy hiking, biking and even a touch of the fast Autobahn. The Irish are also drawn to Germany’s many castles, its culture, and the scenic countryside. But before you head off and get stuck into it, you may want to consider getting yourself a travel insurance policy in case the unexpected happens during your trip.
No matter where in Germany you’re headed, it’s important for a resident of Ireland to be insured in case the unexpected occurs.
World Nomads offers two insurance policies – Standard and Explorer. Each provides different levels of coverage depending on your needs. Coverage provisions for the following:
You can purchase your policy of choice before departing Ireland, or when you arrive, but you’ll only be covered from the date marked on the policy certificate.
Throughout the global Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic nothing is more certain than uncertainty and although we know the Irish usually have luck on their side, that’s often not enough if there’s a protest that derails your plans or you sprain your ankle on a hike through the Sauerland village area in North Rhine-Westphalia, an area renowned for its outdoor activities.
Coronavirus is the latest consideration for travellers no matter how close they are to their home country. Despite vaccinations, it is possible to pick it up or be required to cut your trip off early to tend to a family member, so we factor that into our Explorer policy. For all the details including benefit limits and exclusions under our Coronavirus cover, check out our Coronavirus cover article.
Another reason to consider travel insurance in Germany is if you’re planning a road trip, as the roads can be dangerous, especially the Autobahn. Also, activities such as hiking, biking or skiing obviously come with the risk of injury, which can prove costly and ruin your trip if you’re uninsured.
For those digital nomads who don’t leave home without their tech devices, we can often get distracted by what there is to see and sometimes luggage and tech gear goes missing or is stolen, so World Nomads has cover for that.
Our Emergency Assistance Team is available 24/7 and can assist with letting you know if attending a hospital is medically necessary, help you locate the nearest medical facilities (this can be beneficial in out of the way places), liaise with your treating doctor to make sure that your treatment plan is appropriate, and assist with language barriers you may face.
Like any destination that is not your home, there are opportunistic thieves everywhere so it’s vital that you always keep your possessions close and keep your wits about you. Most educated travellers will know that train stations are fair game for pickpockets and rail scams. Political protests and riots can flare up at any time, and given its history, Deutschland is not immune from terrorist attacks, so it is important that travellers keep up to date with the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs website prior to and during your trip.
Here is a brief sample of what we cover and why it could come in handy when travelling around Germany. Please check your Policy Wording for our complete list:
Some things we don’t cover include:
This is not a full list of what’s covered and what’s not; please check your Policy Wording for a full list of terms, conditions, limitations, and exclusions that may apply to your specific plan. If you are unsure of your level of travel cover, please contact us for help.
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For policies purchased on or after 27 June 2024:
Phone: +353 4 69 017 022
For policies purchased before 27 June 2024:
+353 (0) 90 640 6460
Before your trip, check the latest government advice for any travel alerts for your destination.