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An international travel insurance option for savvy jet-setters
At Blue, get international travel insurance cover that’s right for you
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Planning to fly across the world and explore Europe? Or maybe you’re just hopping across the ditch to experience the wonders of New Zealand? Wherever you’re off to, international travel insurance could help save the day if something out-of-the-blue happens during your overseas trip. So, pack your bags, chase the adventure, but don’t forget to bring a little peace of mind along for the ride!
Are you looking for international travel insurance with medical and COVID-19 cover? Or are you after more comprehensive cover, with protection for luggage and personal items, travel delays and more? Check out our Blue international travel insurance options – we’ve got two plans to keep things simple for you!
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- Do I need international travel insurance?
- What is the best travel insurance for international trips?
- What cover does Blue travel insurance include?
- How do I get international travel insurance?
- Who is Blue?
Do I need international travel insurance?
Most of the time, overseas holidays go off without a hitch. Sometimes though, bad things can happen out of the blue while you’re travelling. That’s when international travel insurance can come in handy.
Our cover can insure things like:
- Overseas emergency medical expenses
- Rebooking new flights because of missed connections or cancellations
- Returning home early if you’re too sick to keep travelling.
Sure, international travel insurance isn’t always mandatory, but it’s like packing an umbrella – you might not need it, but you’ll be glad it’s there if things take a sudden turn. Better safe than stranded, right?
What’s the best travel insurance for international travel?
It’s good to check out our international travel insurance plans, as well as plans by other insurance providers, to figure out what cover is right for your trip. Remember: only you’ll know if Blue is good for you.
If you’re after international travel insurance with COVID-19 cover as well as overseas emergency medical cover, our Blue Insurance international plans could be right for you.
Essentials international plan: Our more wallet-friendly plan has the basics sorted.
Premier international plan: A step up if you’re after more comprehensive cover.
You can get either plan as single trip or annual-multi-trip options. So, you can pick the one that best suits you. They both also come with access to 24/7 assistance, which you can use whether you’re in a small pickle or a big emergency.
Your next trip, insured by Blue. Sounds good, doesn’t it?
What does Blue travel insurance cover?
If you’ve got Blue international travel insurance, we might be able to help if things go off-script while you’re overseas.
Here’s what cover – as well as the cover amounts – our Blue Essentials and Premier plans offer you. If you’re keen on keeping solid overseas medical cover in your back pocket, these plans could be just the ticket!
One important thing – don’t skip reading the PDS. It’ll give you the full picture of terms, conditions, sub-limits and exclusions, so there are no surprises later on. It’s all about knowing exactly what you’re packing!
Cover | International Essentials | International Premier |
|---|---|---|
Overseas Medical and Dental Expenses (including emergency repatriation/evacuation) | ||
Overseas Medical Expenses | $Unlimited~ | $Unlimited~ |
Overseas Dental Expenses | $2,000 | $2,000 |
Additional Expenses* | $Unlimited | $Unlimited |
Amendment or Cancellation Costs* | $Cover chosen^ | $5,000 included^ (or cover chosen) |
Luggage and Personal Effects* | Optional cover available, for an extra cost*# | $12,000 |
Phone or smart watch - limit per item• | $1,500 | |
Camera or video camera - limit per item• | $3,500 | |
Laptop computer - limit per item• | $3,000 | |
Tablet computer - limit per item• | $3,000 | |
Drone (with or without camera) - limit per item• | $1,000 | |
Artificial limb, removable dental appliance, dentures or medical device e.g., hearing aids, CPAP machine - limit per item• | $1,000 | |
Jewellery or watch or any other item - limit per item• | $1,000 | |
Travel Documents, Passports, Credit Cards* | No cover | $5,000 |
Delayed Luggage Allowance* | No cover | $600 |
Money | No cover | $250 |
Rental Car Insurance Excess | No cover | $10,000 |
Travel Delay* | No cover | $2,000 |
Resumption of Journey | No cover | $3,000 |
Missed Connections | No cover | $3,000 |
Special Events | No cover | $5,000 |
Hospital Incidentals* | $5,000 | $5,000 |
Loss of Income* | No cover | $30,000† |
Disability | No cover | $25,000† |
Accidental death | No cover | $25,000† |
Personal Liability | $1,000,000 | $3,000,000 |
24/7 emergency assistance | Included | Included |
21-day cooling off period | Included | Included |
Cruise Cover (mandatory if you are cruising) | ||
On-board medical and dental cover | $Unlimited~ | $Unlimited~ |
Ship to shore medical cover | $Unlimited | $Unlimited |
Sea sickness cover | $Unlimited~ | $Unlimited~ |
Cabin confinement | $100 per day - up to a maximum of $1,500 | $100 per day - up to a maximum of $1,500 |
Missed port (embarkation) | $1,000 | $1,000 |
Missed shore excursions | $1,000 | $1,000 |
Adventure Activities Packs | ||
Included activities | See PDS for full details | See PDS for full details |
Adventure Activities Cover | No cover | Option available |
Adventure Activities+ Cover | No cover | Option available |
COVID-19 cover - See PDS for full details | ||
Motorcycle/Moped Riding Cover | ||
Motorcycle/Moped Riding Cover | Option available | Option available |
Motorcycle/Moped Riding+ Cover | Option available | Option available |
Snow Sports Cover | ||
Snow Sports Cover | Option available | Option available |
Snow Sports+ Cover | No cover | Option to vary cover |
~Cover will not exceed 12 months from onset of the illness, condition or injury.
*Sub-limits apply
^Cover chosen applies per policy. $5,000 included on the international Premier plan.
#International Essentials does not include luggage cover. By paying an additional premium you may add $5,000 total cover for Luggage and Personal Effects to the international Essentials plan.
•Item limit applies for any one item, set or pair of items including attached and unattached accessories. You can choose to increase these item limits.
†Liability collectively for Loss of Income, Disability, and Accidental Death on our international Premier plan is $30,000.
How do I get international travel insurance?
Getting international travel insurance is as easy as ticking off your packing list!
After a basic international travel insurance option? Our Blue Essentials plan could be your go-to. Need something with more bells and whistles? The Premier plan might be a better match.
Either way, you can get a quote on our homepage, and add cover options to suit your travel plans. Once you’re happy with your quote and you’ve read the PDS to fully understand your cover, you can buy it online. It’s that simple!
Who is Blue?
We may be new to you, but we first launched in Ireland in 2003 – and then the UK in 2005. We’ve been covering travellers over the other side of the world ever since, and we’ve even won a bunch of awards along the way. Now we’re in Australia, with backing by Zurich. (Zurich Insurance is our parent company and Zurich Australia is our underwriter.) We’re here to give Aussie travellers another travel insurance option, because we know how much peace of mind means to you.