International travel insurance
Planning a trip overseas? Don’t forget to consider international travel insurance policies to give you that extra sense of security while travelling abroad.
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Trips abroad are all about making memories and enjoying rewarding experiences. Unfortunately, accidents can happen to ruin adventures. Of course, you don’t want to think about these hypotheticals. But what happens if:
- You get ill
- You lose your luggage
- You get in an accident
Plenty of unforeseen potential scenarios can ruin a holiday. Consider our international trip travel insurance plans to suit your travel needs, ensuring peace of mind when travelling overseas.
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Why Do I Need International Travel Insurance?
Protecting your overseas trip with the right level of coverage is crucial, and it's important to customise your policy to cover your specific travel plans since each journey is unique. Our international travel insurance can provide financial protection when things go wrong as long as you have adequate cover.
WAS international travel insurance can offer protection for:
- Overseas emergency medical and dental costs, which can be exorbitant
- Stolen, lost, or damaged luggage
- Trip cancellation/delays and associated costs
- Legal issues and personal liability while abroad
Choosing to protect your international trip with WAS insurance means you have one less thing to worry about. With WAS, you’re secure in the knowledge you have some protection if things don't go as planned.
Note: Not all benefits apply and will depend on whether you have selected them (and they are reflected on your Certificate of Insurance). Terms, conditions, exclusions, sub-limits, and limits apply. Please read the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and Target Market Determination (TMD) for further details.
How Do I Know Which Plan Is Right for Me?
The best travel insurance companies offer a range of options to meet the unique needs of each traveller. Are you:
- A holidaymaker renting a car for a ski trip in Japan.
- A family going for a beach holiday in Thailand.
- A senior couple going on an international cruise
There isn’t a one-size-fits-all policy for these three scenarios. At WAS, we provide a variety of travel insurance options to suit your travel requirements and budget. Just let us know your plans to get a quote for customised coverage.
What’s Covered Through WAS International Travel Insurance?
An international travel insurance quote from WAS can include the following benefits:
- Trip cancellation
- Luggage and personal effects
- Emergency medical expenses incurred
- Personal liability
- Rental vehicle excess cover
- Travel assistance coverage
Consider getting a quick, competitive quote to find the right international travel insurance option for you.
Also, take a look at our specific destination pages, which cover advice for popular destinations in Europe, Asia and the US
International travel Insurance FAQs
Browse answers to the most common questions we get asked about international travel insuranceThis covers some unexpected medical expenses:
- hospital visit expenses
- medical treatment
- medical evacuation costs
Whether you need to visit a hospital overseas or require emergency medical services, this coverage ensures you're not facing hefty bills alone.
Our policies are designed to provide cover for unforeseen medical emergencies. However, there is a select list of automatically covered pre-existing medical conditions under your policy. Please review the Product Disclosure Statement for full details and exclusions.
Say you need medical care in a country with a reciprocal health care agreement with Australia. In that case, your insurance may cover the cost that exceeds what is claimable under that agreement. The same is true concerning any private health insurance you may have. Always carry your health insurance information and contact us for advice if you need treatment.
We want to provide you with comprehensive travel insurance whatever your travel plans. That’s why we provide some different options based on traveller type and trip type, along with various upgrade options.
Check out:
- Insurance for families
- Solo insurance policies
- Senior travel insurance
- Volunteer travel insurance
- Student travel insurance
Or browse specific upgrades:
If you lose your passport abroad, the first step is to contact the nearest embassy or consulate of the Australian government as soon as possible. It's also advisable to report the loss to the local police and obtain a police report, which can be helpful when applying for a replacement passport and making any insurance claims. You can also contact our emergency assistance team and we’ll do what we can to help.
Yes, our plans can include mental health services and treatment while travelling, reflecting our commitment to comprehensive health cover. As an acute case, mental health is considered just like any other illness. Anxiety or depression, for example, may be covered subject to satisfying specific criteria as per our pre-existing medical conditions list.
*Note that not all benefits apply and will depend on whether you have selected them (and are reflected on your Certificate of Insurance). Terms, conditions, exclusions, limits and sub-limits apply. Please read the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and Target Market Determination (TMD) for further details.