Travel Insurance FAQ
What is travel insurance?
Travel insurance protects you against unexpected events during your trip abroad, including medical emergencies, hospitalization, trip delays, lost baggage, passport loss, and other covered travel-related incidents.
Who should purchase travel insurance?
Anyone traveling outside Nepal for tourism, study, business, employment, or visiting family should consider travel insurance for financial protection against unexpected emergencies.
Who can purchase this travel insurance?
Anyone aged 1 to 100 years, regardless of nationality, can purchase this travel insurance.
Which countries are covered?
Coverage depends on the policy you choose. Plans are available for destinations worldwide, including Schengen countries, the USA, Canada, Australia, the UK, Asia, and many other destinations.
What does travel insurance typically cover?
Coverage may include emergency medical expenses, hospitalization, emergency medical evacuation, personal accident, loss or delay of checked baggage, loss of passport, trip delay, trip cancellation or interruption, personal liability, and emergency assistance services.
Is travel insurance mandatory?
Some countries and visa categories require travel insurance. For example, many Schengen visa applicants must provide travel medical insurance that meets visa requirements. Always check your destination country’s requirements before traveling.
Can I buy travel insurance after booking my flight?
Yes. You can purchase travel insurance after booking your trip, but it is recommended to buy it before departure so your coverage starts from the beginning of your journey.
When does my coverage start?
Coverage generally begins on the departure date specified in your policy and ends when your insured trip concludes. Some optional benefits, such as trip cancellation, may begin from the policy purchase date.
What documents do I need to apply?
You typically need your passport, travel itinerary or flight details, destination country, travel dates, and personal information required for policy issuance.
How quickly will I receive my insurance policy?
Once your application and payment are completed successfully, your policy is usually issued electronically within a few minutes.
Does travel insurance cover pre-existing medical conditions?
Most standard policies exclude pre-existing medical conditions unless they are specifically covered. Always review the policy wording before purchasing.
What should I do if I need medical assistance abroad?
Contact the emergency assistance number provided in your policy as soon as possible. The assistance team will guide you through treatment and the claims process.
How do I make a claim?
Notify the insurer or emergency assistance provider immediately and keep all supporting documents such as medical reports, hospital bills, police reports (if applicable), airline reports, receipts, and invoices.
Is my luggage covered?
Most travel insurance plans provide coverage for lost, stolen, or delayed checked baggage, subject to the policy terms and benefit limits.
Does travel insurance cover passport loss?
Yes. Many travel insurance policies include benefits for the loss or theft of your passport and assistance in obtaining replacement travel documents.
Can students purchase travel insurance?
Yes. Students traveling overseas for education can purchase travel insurance that may include medical coverage and other travel-related benefits, depending on the selected plan.
Can I extend my travel insurance if my trip is extended?
Many insurers allow policy extensions before your coverage expires, subject to their terms and conditions.
What is not covered by travel insurance?
Common exclusions include pre-existing medical conditions (unless covered), self-inflicted injuries, claims resulting from illegal activities, travel against official government advisories (depending on the policy), and undisclosed medical conditions. Always read the policy wording for complete exclusions.
Can I buy travel insurance after I have already left Nepal?
Yes. Auras offers an "Already Traveling" option. If purchased after you are already abroad, coverage begins after the waiting period specified in the policy.
Are adventure activities covered?
Yes, provided you select the appropriate coverage. Activities are categorized as Calm, Active, Sports, or Extreme, and you should choose the plan that matches your intended activities.
Can I choose different coverage amounts?
Yes. You can choose from multiple sums insured, including USD/EUR 35,000, 100,000, 500,000, and 1,000,000, depending on your travel needs.
Why buy travel insurance through Nimbuzz?
With Nimbuzz, you get an easy online application, quick policy issuance, secure payment, support from Nepal before your journey, assistance in choosing the right plan, and the option to pay in Nepali rupees using Visa, Mastercard, Nimbuzz Pay (Wallet), or WeChat Pay.