Senior Travel Insurance

Senior Travel Insurance

Travel with peace of mind  with your Allianz Travel Insurance. In a few clicks you can get a free quote and buy your travel insurance online. 

We offer reliable, comprehensive travel insurance coverage. Our travel insurance products are designed to cater for your most critical travel needs, ensuring peace of mind throughout your visits abroad. 

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We cover travellers from 0 to 85 years-old.

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We cover travellers from 0 till 85 years-old

When traveling, particularly as a senior, it's crucial to have insurance that caters to your unique needs. Our Senior Travel Insurance provides a range of essential benefits designed to offer maximum protection and peace of mind. Here’s a closer look at the key advantages:

  • Emergency Medical Expenses: Our policies cover emergency medical expenses up to R 9,000,000 (in the Premium Plan), ensuring that you receive necessary medical treatment without financial stress.
  • Emergency Evacuation/Repatriation: Both our Travel Standard and Premium plans include coverage for emergency medical evacuation and repatriation, allowing for safe transport to the nearest medical facility or back home, if required.
  • Personal Liability: Our insurance includes personal liability coverage of up to R 9,000,000 (Premium Plan), protecting you against legal claims if you accidentally cause injury or damage to someone else or their property while traveling.
  • Trip Cancellation: Our policies provide trip cancellation coverage of up to R 90,000 (Premium Plan), protecting your investment in travel arrangements if you need to cancel your trip due to unforeseen circumstances.
  • Baggage Loss and Delay: Our policies offer coverage for baggage loss up to R 30,000 (Premium Plan), compensating you for lost items and providing financial support in case of baggage delays, allowing you to replace essential items while you wait.

When it comes to traveling, having the right insurance is essential—especially for seniors. Our Senior Travel Insurance offers peace of mind for travelers up to 85 years old, ensuring you are covered by Allianz, the World’s Largest Travel Insurance & Assistance Company.

At Allianz, we pride ourselves on being the travel insurance experts. Our underwriters possess extensive knowledge of various destinations, cultures, and risks associated with travel. This expertise allows us to create comprehensive coverage tailored to your specific needs, whether you are traveling to a popular tourist destination or exploring more remote areas.

Traveling should be a worry-free experience. With our Senior Travel Insurance packages, you can enjoy a wide range of benefits tailored to your specific needs. Whether it’s emergency medical expenses or trip cancellations, our plans are designed with seniors in mind.

For travel claims, non-emergency, insurance sales & general inquiries contact:

Customer Service/Complaints

From 8am to 8pm (GST) Monday to Friday:

Telephone (From outside SA): +971 4 270 8705

Telephone (from SA): +27 11 214 7970

Email: [email protected]

Whatsapp: +971 56 2164563 

Open or follow up on a claim

From 8am to 8pm (GST) Monday to Friday:

Online Claim (24/7): File a claim

Email: [email protected]

WhatsApp: +971 56 216 4563

24h Emergency Medical Assistance

For 24-hour Medical Emergency:

Telephone: +971 4 270 8705

Whatsapp: +971 56 216 4563

Email: [email protected]

 

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Senior 

From R 670

Senior

From R 875

Emergency Medical Expenses
Provides cover for medical expenses in case you are hospitalized due to an accident, illness or injury during your journey. (no pre-existing medical conditions covered).
R 4,500,000
R 9,000,000
Emergency Medical Evacuation / Repatriation
If deemed medical necessary we shall organise your evacuation to the nearest or most suitable medical facility to provide the required care for your condition. In extreme circumstances we may need to repatriate you back to your home country.
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Included Above
Repatriation of Mortal Remains
We will pay the costs for transportation of your remains in the unfortunate event of your death, or the death of any person covered under your policy, during your journey.
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Included Above
Return of Dependents
If you die or are told by the treating doctor you will be hospitalized for more than 24 hours during your trip, we will arrange and pay to transport your traveling companions who are under the age of 18
Included Above
Included Above
Emergency Family Travel / Visit of close relative
On medical advice we will pay for a close relative to stay with you, or travel to you from your home country in case you are hospitalized.
Included Above
Included Above
Dental Expenses
In case of an emergency we will cover you for dental treatment to relieve sudden pain.
R 1,500
R 5,000

Search and Rescue
You are reported missing or need to be rescued from a physical emergency while on your trip.
R 15,000
R 15,000
Trip Cancellation
Provides cover if you need to cancel or cut your journey before it begins because you, a travelling companion, someone you are going to stay with or a relative is ill, seriously injured, has had an accident or died.
R 55,000
R 90,000
Trip Curtailment
Provides cover if you need to cut your journey short because you have been hospitalized, a travelling companion, someone you are staying with or a relative is ill, seriously injured, has had an accident or died.
R 55,000
R 90,000

Trip Delay
You will be eligible for a compensation amount for each 6 hour period you are delayed at your departure point after the first 6 hour delay.
R 3,000 
R 5,000
Baggage loss
If your personal belongings and baggage is damaged, stolen, lost or destroyed on your journey we will either replace or repair the items or reimburse you the cost.
R 25,000 
R 30,000
Valuables (including Laptop)
You are covered up to a specified limit for valuables. The following are considered to be valuables under your policy; jewelry, watches, items made of or containing precious metals or semi/precious stones, furs, binoculars, telescopes, computer games, any kind of photographic equipment (camera, camcorder), audio, video, computer, television, fax and phone equipment (including mobile phones), MP3 players, tablets, laptops, PDAs, electronic games, TVs and CDs, mini discs, DVDs, cartridges, video and audio tapes.
R 7,000 
R 9,000
Baggage Delay
If your personal belongings and baggage is damaged, stolen, lost or destroyed on your journey we will either replace or repair the items or reimburse you the cost.
R 3,000 
R 5,000
Personal Liability
We will cover you for costs you are legally liable to pay due to a result of bodily injury to any person, loss of or damage to property which you do not own, hired, loaned or borrowed or loss of or damage to accommodation you are using that does not belong to you during your journey.
R 4,500,000
R 9,000,000
Our Senior Travel Insurance is designed for travelers aged up to 85 years old and is structured to offer comprehensive coverage that addresses the specific risks and concerns seniors may face while traveling.
The policy covers emergency medical expenses, hospital stays, surgeries, and necessary medications incurred due to unforeseen illnesses or accidents while traveling.
Yes, both our Travel Standard and Premium plans include coverage for emergency medical evacuation and repatriation, ensuring safe transport to the nearest medical facility or back home if required.
If you need to cancel your trip due to unforeseen circumstances, you can file a claim under the trip cancellation coverage, which protects your investment in travel arrangements. Certain restrictions may apply, so please check our terms and conditions for details.  In order to open a claim, you can use our Online Claim Portal
Our Senior Travel Insurance provides coverage for baggage loss up to R 30,000 (Premium Plan) and compensation for delayed baggage, allowing you to replace essential items while you wait for your belongings. Certain restrictions may apply, so please check our terms and conditions for details.
Our Senior Travel Insurance is available for both single trip and annual multi-trip options, allowing you to choose the plan that best suits your travel needs.
To file a claim, you must contact our claims department as soon as possible, providing the necessary documentation and information regarding the incident. Detailed instructions will be provided to guide you through the process. You can check our " Contact us" page to have all the contact details to file a claim. 
Yes, our Senior Travel Insurance includes coverage for dental expenses, offering financial assistance for necessary treatments during your travels.
The main differences lie in the coverage limits and benefits. The Premium plan offers higher coverage limits for emergency medical expenses, trip cancellations, and baggage loss compared to the Standard plan, providing more extensive protection.