Long Term Travel Insurance Features and Benefits
Going on a gap year? Or just a serious case of wanderlust? No matter the reason, if you’re going away on a long trip, we’ve got a policy to suit your needs.
Our single trip policies can cover you for up to 12 months abroad, with the option to extend for a further 12 months if you want to stay longer, just make sure you extend your policy before it expires.
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What Is Covered
1Cover's comprehensive policies provide cover for the following.
Medical
The most important aspect of your cover, after all, you can’t put a price on your health.
Cancellation
This will be a key consideration for any long-term trips you may have planned.
Luggage
This includes not only luggage and personal effects but delay expenses
Ancillary
This includes rental vehicle excess, personal liability and more.
Long Term Travel Insurance Options
Don’t pay extra for coverage you won’t need. If you’re going on a long trip be sure to choose from one of the following options.
Basics
Our basics policy provides unlimited coverage for medical assistance, emergency and hospital expenses.
Comprehensive
Comprehensive policies provide our highest level of cover. You will have provision to claim for cancellation, luggage medical and more.
Ski
Our Ski and Snowboarding policies include all the cover of our comprehensive plans plus cover for prepaid ski passes, ski hire and ski lessons.
Long Term Travel Considerations
High-Value Items
If you’re taking any valuables along, you’re going to want to make sure they’re covered. You can purchase up to $5,000 additional cover for high-value items (excluding jewellery, watches, bicycles and watercraft except for surfboards) by listing each item and its value when purchasing*
Pre-Existing Medical Conditions
1Cover policies provide automatic cover for 35 pre-existing conditions including epilepsy, diabetes and hypertension. See here for a full list of pre-existing conditions that are covered automatically by 1Cover. If you need cover for a condition outside of these you can apply, please contact us on 0800 000 333 for more information.
Travelling With Your Family
We know that family comes first. Our policies allow you to add
*Conditions and sub-limits apply.
Long Term Travel Insurance FAQs
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Can I extend my policy?
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To extend your policy you must do so before the expiration date listed on your certificate of insurance. You may extend your policy for 12 months after the initial expiration date. This can be done by contacting us or logging into the
members area.
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What Do I Do If I Lose My Policy Documentation?
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You can always retrieve your policy documentation from the Members Area. Your policy will be listed under the ‘My Policy’ section.
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Will You Fly Me Home If I Fall Sick Overseas?
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If you have purchased Comprehensive, Essentials, Basics, Frequent Traveller, Visitors or Already Overseas,
cover is available for your medical transfer or evacuation if you must be transported to the nearest hospital for emergency medical treatment overseas, or be brought back to New Zealand with appropriate medical supervision.
Cover is also available under these Plans for the return to New Zealand of your Dependants if they are left without supervision following your hospitalisation or evacuation.
All expenses for medical evacuation must first be approved by 1Cover. This only applies to the Plans listed above, as there is no cover for medical/hospital expenses or repatriation under Domestic plans.
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Is My Policy Extended If My Return Journey Is Delayed Due To A Claimable Event?
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You may extend your cover free of charge if you find that your return to Australia has been delayed because of one or more of the following:
a) abusline , airline, shipping line or rail authority you are travelling on, or that has accepted your fare or luggage and personal effects, is delayed
b) The delay is due to a reason for which you can claim under your policy (subject to 1cover approval). Please refer to the PDS for further information.
Further Reading
If you're going to Bali make sure you are aware risks and safety concerns so you can stay safe.
Tips for exploring the UK including the safety and security precautions you should take while travelling.
If you're going to Asia make sure you are aware risks and safety concerns so you can stay safe.
Tips for exploring South America including the safety and security precautions you should take while travelling.
Learn more about how to compare travel insurance policies.
If you're going on an overseas trip to Europe make sure you understand the risks so you can enjoy your holiday.
Why Choose 1Cover Travel Insurance?
Pre-Existing Medical Cover
We automatically cover 34 conditions under our travel insurance policies. We understand that everyone is different and we assess pre-existing medical conditions on a case by case basis. Find out more.
One Million Customers
We are proud to say that we have provided cover to over one million customers around the world. Whether you are exploring New Zealand or the rest of the world, we have
NZ Local Call Centre
Our Call Centre is based in Auckland. We’re open seven days a week for your convenience. Call our team of Travel Insurance experts direct who will be able to assist you in tailoring the best insurance to suit your needs.
Rental Car Excess Insurance
Our NZ domestic and international travel insurance will cover the excess payable (up to $5000) on your rental vehicle’s insurance. It is payable if resulting from the vehicle being involved in an accident, is damaged or stolen. Need
Coverage For The Family
Did you know? Dependents under 21 years who travel with a parent or grandparent for 100% of the journey are covered at no additional cost on our cheap single and family policies. Compare family insurance options now.
24 Hour Assistance
You can rest assured knowing that you have 24/7 emergency assistance. Like the Southern Cross at night, our local Insurance experts are there shining
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