World Nomads offers travel insurance plans so you can make sure your loved ones are protected while on holiday. Get an instant quote 24/7.
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Traveling with your family is a very different experience compared to those travel memories you have of backpacking around Europe or traveling with friends. While you might have pushed some boundaries when traveling when you were young, you’d never do that with your family in tow.
Our plans include cover for one to eight dependents. Under World Nomads plans a dependent is classified as:
Please also note that one of the traveling adults on the purchased policy must be the legal guardian of the accompanying dependents. If you have a big family that you need to insure (more than eight dependents) then you’ll need to buy additional policies.
The World Nomads team can help you when something goes wrong, and you prevent any major headaches for your children and loved ones.
Depending on your Country of Residence and the policy you choose, you and your family may be covered for:
Travel insurance tip: Whether you have one dependent or seven it’s important that you know who we mean by ‘dependent’ (for example, the age of your dependent(s) at the time of purchasing your policy) as it may vary depending on your Country of Residence. Definitions and cover conditions are outlined in your policy wording.
The need for emergency medical care is one of the most common reasons for purchasing family cover. World Nomads policies offer cover for medical care overseas when you or your children get sick or have an accident. Also, if you suddenly fall ill or are injured while traveling and your dependent child needs help traveling home, we may assist with the cost of another adult traveling to you to bring the child home.
For more details, or if you have a specific question about World Nomads insurance, please visit our online Help Center or contact us.
Read your policy carefully as there are some exclusions including:
Travel insurance tip: If you buy a policy while traveling overseas, you must wait 72 hours before any cover is activated (with the exception of 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.
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.
World Nomads has two travel insurance plans – Standard and Explorer – in which a family is defined as two adults, 64 years old or younger at the time you buy or extend your policy. You must be traveling together for the majority of the trip. Our plans include cover for one to eight dependents. NOTE: All travellers must be residents of your Country of Residence, so check the Policy Wording for full details of who is eligible to purchase.
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 policy wording 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. You can find out more by reading our coverage article on pre-existing medical conditions. Please review the policy wording or contact customer service for guidance on coverage for your child’s condition
You can go online and enter a few details about yourself, your destinations, your country of residence, 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.
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.
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Phone:+353 21 237 8008 or +353 21 237 8003 (calls are not toll free. You can claim your itemised call costs)
Before your trip, check the latest government advice for any travel alerts for your destination.