Already Overseas Travel Insurance

Did you forget to purchase travel insurance before you left? Don’t stress. If you’re a New Zealand resident, you can purchase an Already Overseas policy.  Please note: there is no cover provided for the first 72 hours from the start date of your certificate of insurance. 

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What is Already Overseas Travel insurance?

An Already Overseas policy provides the same benefits as an Overseas Comprehensive Policy. The only difference is that you must be overseas when you purchase this policy because this policy is designed for those travellers who have forgotten their insurance or forgot to extend an existing policy and now need to purchase more travel insurance. 

It's important to note that there is no cover provided under any section of the policy for the first 72 hours from the start date on your certificate of insurance. Other exclusions apply. Please read the Policy Wording for details. 

Already Overseas policy: what you need to know

  • There is no cover provided under any section of the policy for the first 72 hours from the start date on your certificate of insurance. 
  • There is a non-removable excess on this policy of $250. 
  • You can only purchase an Already Overseas policy once every 12 months. 
  • We're not able to offer cover for pre-existing medical condition(s) for the Already Overseas policy.


You can purchase this policy if: 
 

  • You're under the age limit. See the Policy Wording for details
  • You have a permanent residential address in New Zealand and you intend to be going back home at the end of your trip. 
  • You buy your policy within 5 days of leaving New Zealand, or within 5 days of a previous travel insurance policy expiring.
  • You will be returning home within 90 days or less from the date the policy issued. 
     

Table of Benefits - Already Overseas Travel Insurance


Explore our table of benefits below to see the policy benefits provided by our Already Overseas Travel travel insurance. To find out more about our Already Overseas policies, see the Policy Wording or get an instant quote now

Policy Benefit Already Overseas
MEDICAL
 

Overseas Emergency Medical Assistance^

Unlimited

Overseas Emergency Medical & Hospital Expenses^*

Unlimited

Includes Dental Expenses (per adult)^

$500

Resumption Of Journey^

$3,000

Hospital Cash Allowance^*

$5,000

Accidental Death*

$25,000

Permanent Disability^*

$25,000

Loss of Income^*

$10,400

LUGGAGE
 

Credit Card Fraud & Replacement^

$5,000

Includes Travel Documents & Traveller's Cheques^

Yes

Theft Of Cash^#

$250

Luggage & Personal Effects*

$15,000

Luggage & Personal Effects Delay Expenses^

$250

CANCELLATION
 

Additional Accommodation & Travel Expenses*

$50,000

Includes Family Emergency*

Yes

Includes Emergency Companion Cover*

Yes

Cancellation Fees & Lost Deposits*

Unlimited

Disruption Of Journey*

$2,000

Alternative Transport Expenses^

$5,000

ANCILLARY
 

Personal Liability#

$5 million

Domestic Pets^*

$500

Domestic Services^*

$500

Rental Vehicle Insurance Excess#*

$5000

 

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Additional rental Vehicle Excess

Rental vehicle excess cover is provided under an Already Overseas policy for up to $5,000. But you can choose to increase your rental vehicle excess cover amount up to $8,000. 

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FAQs: Already Overseas Travel Insurance

  • What if i just need to extend my cover?
  • If you have an existing policy with 1Cover and you simply need to extend it, you can do this via the Policy Manager. If you bought your policy before you left home and extend it before it expires, the Already Overseas terms won’t apply to you.

  • When Will My Cover Start Once I Purchase This Policy? 
  • There is no cover under any section of the policy for the first 72 hours from departure date [i.e: the first travel date shown on your Certificate of Insurance].  

  • Can I Get Cover For My Pre-Existing Condition On The Already Overseas Policy? 
  • You cannot apply for or purchase cover for pre-existing conditions under the Already Overseas policy.  

  • Can I Pay To Remove The Excess? 
  • No. Our Already Overseas policy has a non-removable excess of $250.

  • Is There An Age Limit To Obtain Already Overseas Policy? 
  • This policy is only available to travellers aged 64 years and under. 

  • How Long Does This Policy Cover Me For? 
  • Under the Already Overseas policy you need to make sure that your journey is no longer than a maximum of 90 days and that your journey ends within New Zealand.

  • What Happens If I Come Home Early?
  • Your policy covers the full duration of your trip. There are no refunds should you come home earlier than planned.

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