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Travelling abroad comes with risks that can become expensive quickly, from medical emergencies and delayed flights to lost baggage, trip cancellations and visa-related insurance requirements. Allianz Travel Insurance helps South Africans prepare for these risks before they leave the country.
Unexpected delays, lost luggage, or sudden medical emergencies can catch anyone off guard while abroad. Travel insurance has your back, helping cover those unexpected costs so you can travel with total peace of mind.
Secure your Travel Insurance right after booking your main travel arrangements and before you depart South Africa. That way, you’re fully protected from the moment your journey begins.
There’s cover suited for every SA traveller. Whether you’re heading out solo, taking a family vacation, flying for business, applying for a Schengen visa, exploring as a senior or traveling as a group.
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Cover Type
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What It Helps With
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| Emergency Medical Expenses | Hospital stays, medical treatment, emergency evacuation and repatriation, depending on the policy selected. |
| Trip Cancellation | Selected non-refundable travel costs if you need to cancel for a covered reason. |
| Travel Delays | Selected costs linked to covered travel delays. |
| Baggage Loss or Delay | Cover for selected baggage loss, theft, damage or delay. |
| Personal Liability | Selected costs if you are held responsible for injury or damage while travelling. |
| Sports Cover | Optional add-on cover for selected sports and adventure activities. |
Allianz Travel Insurance offers different cover options depending on your trip, visa requirements and level of protection needed. Use the table below as a quick guide before getting your quote.
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Cover Benefit
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Basic Schengen
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Standard
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Premium
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| Best for | Schengen visa applications and essential travel insurance needs | Broader cover for international holidays and business trips | Higher cover limits for travellers wanting more protection |
| Trip cancellation | R35,000 | R55,000 | R90,000 |
| Trip interruption | Not included | R55,000 | R90,000 |
| Travel delay | R1,500 | R3,000 | R5,000 |
| Baggage cover | R15,000 | R25,000 | R30,000 |
| Emergency medical | R900,000 | R4,500,000 | R9,000,000 |
| Personal liability | Not included | R4,500,000 | R9,000,000 |
| Sports Cover add-on | Available | Available | Available |
This table is a summary only. Terms, conditions, limits and exclusions apply. Please read the policy wording before purchasing.
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We're here to help! Below are answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about our travel insurance. If you need further assistance or have additional questions, please feel free to reach out to us at travel@nextcarehealth.com. Our team is ready to assist you.
The cost of an Allianz Travel Insurance policy varies based on factors like policy type, trip duration, destination, number and age of travellers, and additional coverage options.
To get a personalised quote:
Purchasing an Allianz travel insurance policy online is easy and secure. You can use Visa, Mastercard or AMEX to complete your transaction.
To buy a policy:
Yes, purchasing your Allianz travel insurance online is 100% secure. We use a secure payment gateway that directly processes transactions with the bank. Your credit card details are never seen, recorded, or stored by us.
Key security features include:
We offer a 14-day review period for your Allianz travel insurance policy. If you're not completely satisfied within this period, you can cancel your policy for a full refund, provided your trip hasn't started and no claims have been made.
Key points to consider: Notify us before your departure date and within 14 days of purchase if the coverage doesn't meet your needs. Refunds are not available if travel has commenced or a claim has been initiated.
For assistance, contact us via:
No, Allianz travel insurance coverage is available only to residents of South Africa. If you are not a South African resident, your insurance and claims will not be eligible.
No, Allianz travel insurance can be purchased directly online, independently of your travel arrangements. You are free to book your travel through any provider.
Yes, Allianz Travel offers annual multi-trip policy in addition to single trip policies. The annual multi-trip policy provides coverage for unlimited number of trips throughout the policy year, as long as no single trip exceeds 90 days in duration.
Yes, Allianz travel insurance policies are available to individuals up to 85 years of age. We cover a wide age range, ensuring comprehensive coverage for travellers of various ages.
Coverage begins and ends according to the dates you select during your quotation process, which will be confirmed on your Certificate of Insurance once the policy is purchased.
Single Trip Insurance: Coverage ends on the date you arrive back home or the date shown on your Certificate of Insurance, whichever is earlier.
Annual Multi-Trip Policies: Your policy ends on the coverage end date listed in your Certificate of Insurance.
Single Trip Policy: You can purchase coverage for trips up to 90 days.
No, if you purchase a 90-day single trip policy and return home after 60 days, the policy is terminated, and you do not receive a refund. You will need to purchase a new policy for your next trip.
Annual multi-trip policies offer flexibility for travel throughout the year, offering unlimited number of trips with no individual trip exceeding 90 days.
Yes, there are exclusions and conditions specific to individual sections, as well as general exclusions and conditions that apply to the policy overall. Additionally, there is a health declaration with health exclusions that must be met for coverage to be effective.
Please read the policy wording carefully to ensure you have the coverage you need.
No, the policy does not cover claims related directly or indirectly to any existing medical conditions if, at the time of taking out the insurance or booking your journey (whichever is later), you or anyone to be insured has:
Please click here to read the Health Declaration for more information.
Allianz Travel insurance covers many adventure activities. To be covered for skiing and other adventurous sports, you need to add the 'Sports Cover' option when purchasing your policy. Please refer to the definition of 'Sports Coverage' within the policy document to understand which activities are covered.
If you have any doubts, feel free to send us an email or whatsapp for clarification.
If your baggage is lost, damaged, or stolen during your trip, we will cover it. However, cash is strictly excluded from this coverage. Please refer to the 'Baggage Coverage' section in the policy document for detailed information on what is and isn't covered.
Allianz Travel insurance is entirely online, so we do not send policy documents by post. When you purchase a policy, we will instantly email you a confirmation of the coverage along with the policy documents for you to download, print, and save.
You can also download the policy document from our website to view the terms and conditions of the coverage.
No, you must purchase your Allianz Travel insurance policy before your travel date and before you have left for your journey. Insurance coverage cannot be initiated once you have already begun your travels. It's important to secure your policy in advance to ensure you are covered from the start of your trip.
If you have any questions or need assistance regarding your Allianz Travel insurance, you can reach out to our customer service team through the following channels:
Our team is ready to help you with any queries you may have about your policy or coverage.
Yes, you can still make a claim even if you don't have receipts for all your personal possessions. However, when submitting a personal possessions claim, you will be asked to provide proof of ownership for the lost, damaged, or stolen items.
Important: You must provide original receipts or another proof of purchase for each lost, damaged, or stolen item. For items without an original receipt or a proof of purchase, we will only cover 50% of the cost to replace the lost, damaged, or stolen item with the same or similar item.
Acceptable forms of proof of purchase include:
- Original receipts
- Bank or credit card statements
- Warranty cards
- Photographic evidence
- Manuals
These documents can serve as proof of ownership and purchase. We recommend keeping proof of purchase for valuable items when travelling to ensure you receive full cover in the event of a claim.
In the event of a medical emergency, our dedicated medical emergency team is available 24 hours a day to assist you. You can reach them through the following channels:
Our team is ready to provide the necessary assistance and support during medical emergencies.
To make a claim, you have several options:
Online Claim Portal: You can open a claim through our Online Claim Portal. Simply access the portal, select the appropriate type of claim (e.g., trip cancellation, medical), and follow the steps to enter the requested information and upload the necessary documentation. Once completed and submitted, you will receive a confirmation email from us. Our Travel team will then contact you to continue the process.
Phone: Call us at +971 4 270 8705 for assistance with your claim.
Email: Send your claim details to travel.claims@nextcarehealth.com for support.
After your claim has been submitted, we aim to update you on the status of your claim every 48 hours.
We've made it easy for you! All relevant contact numbers are summarised on the first page of your policy document. You can also find them by clicking the 'Contact Us' tab on our website.
Join millions who trust Allianz for their travel insurance and assistance needs. As the worldwide leader, we provide continuous support and assistance for all your trips - whether single or annual multi-trip, to any destination worldwide, with or without sports cover. Our dedicated team is here for you 24/7, ready to provide help whenever you need it.
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