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Indonesia as a whole is becoming an increasingly popular tourist destination for Australian travellers, while Bali has long been a favoured getaway spot for tourists from down under. However, despite its magnificent natural beauty and fascinating culture, Indonesia does present a range of risks that could end up leaving travellers significantly out of pocket if they don’t have the financial protection offered by travel insurance.
Updates for the Lombok earthquake on 5 August, 2018
Continue reading our guide for Travel Insurance to Indonesia or if you're ready to compare policies:
On the evening of 5 August 2018, a strong 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit the island of Lombok, Indonesia, killing dozens of people. The quake and its aftershocks were felt on Bali too, where buildings were also damaged.
Travel insurance companies were quick to issue statements about how the earthquake will affect existing and future policies.
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1Cover | 6 August | 1Cover doesn't mention whether new policies cover future earthquakes. However, it has issued this statement for those who have already gotten a policy: "...if your pre-booked travel arrangements are cancelled, delayed or rescheduled as a result of the Lombok earthquake and you have not yet departed, you may have provision to claim for cancellation or rearrangement of your journey (whichever is the lesser)." |
Cover-More (AU) | 5 August | No coverage for earthquake-related claims in Lombok, Indonesia, if you purchased your policy after this date. |
Downunder Insurance | 6 August | Downunder Insurance doesn't mention whether new policies cover future earthquakes. However, it has issued this statement for those who have already gotten a policy: "...If you've already gotten a policy, if your pre-booked travel arrangements are cancelled, delayed or rescheduled as a result of the Lombok earthquake and you have not yet departed, you may have provision to claim for cancellation or rearrangement of your journey (whichever is the lesser)." |
Fast Cover (Allianz) | 5 August (9:45pm) | If you purchased your Fast Cover policy after this time and date and it was underwritten by Allianz you are not covered for any losses connected to the Lombok earthquake and Fast Cover (Allianz) will not pay any related claims. |
Fast Cover (Hollard) | 5 August (9:45pm) | If you have coverage from Fast Cover and it was underwritten by Hollard, there is no cover for the following benefits if unless your travel has been directly affected by the earthquake: Benefit 5 - Trip Cancellation Expenses; Benefit 6 - Trip Disruption Expenses; Benefit 16 - Travel Delay Expenses and Benefit 17 - Alternative Transport Expenses. If you purchased your Fast Cover policy after this time and date and it was underwritten by Hollard, your policy does not cover earthquake-related claims for trips to Lombok. |
iTrek | 6 August | iTrek doesn't mention whether new policies cover future earthquakes. However, it has issued this statement for those who have already gotten a policy: "...If you've already gotten a policy, if your pre-booked travel arrangements are cancelled, delayed or rescheduled as a result of the Lombok earthquake and you have not yet departed, you may have provision to claim for cancellation or rearrangement of your journey (whichever is the lesser)." |
Simply Travel Insurance | August 6th | Simply Travel Insurance doesn't mention whether new policies cover future earthquakes. However, it has issued this statement: "...if your pre-booked travel arrangements are cancelled, delayed or rescheduled as a result of the Lombok earthquake and you have not yet departed, you may have provision to claim for cancellation or rearrangement of your journey (whichever is the lesser)." |
Ski Insurance | August 6th | Ski Insurance doesn't mention whether new policies cover future earthquakes. However, it has issued this statement: "If your pre-booked travel arrangements are cancelled, delayed or rescheduled as a result of the Lombok earthquake and you have not yet departed, you may have provision to claim for cancellation or rearrangement of your journey (whichever is the lesser)." |
Southern Cross Travel Insurance | August 6th (9am) | If you purchased your policy after this time and date, there if no longer coverage for earthquake related claims in Lombok, Indonesia. If you purchased your policy before this time and date, you're still covered. The following statement has been issued: "If your travel plans have been affected by this event, you can submit a claim for either the cost of any additional payments to alter your travel plans or for the loss of your pre-paid travel plans, such as flights, accommodation and tours." |
Woolworths Travel Insurance | 5 August (9:45pm) | If you have coverage from Woolworths Travel Insurance and purchased your policy before this time and date, you're covered for the following benefits: Section 1: Overseas emergency medical assistane (all policy types); Section 2: Overseas emergency medical and hospital expenses (all policy types); Section 4: Additional expenses (Comprehensive ad Annual Multi-Trip policies only), and only if directly affected by the earthquake. There is no cover for trip cancellation under any policy type. If you purchased your cover after this time and date, there is no cover for any claims arising from earthquakes in Lombok. |
Zoom Insurance | 6 August | Zoom Insurance doesn't mention whether new policies cover future earthquakes. However, if has issued this statement for those who have already gotten a policy and are already travelling: "...If you have started your journey and your transport is delayed or cancelled or your accommodation is affected due to the Lombok earthquake there may be provision to claim for reasonable additional travel, accommodation and meal expenses." It has also issued the following for those who haven't departed yet: "...If your pre-booked travel arrangements are cancelled, delayed or rescheduled as a direct result of the earthquake and you have not yet departed, you may be able to claim for cancellation or rearrangement of your journey (whichever is the lesser)." |
From its beautiful beaches and soaring mountains to its ancient temples and friendly locals, Indonesia offers an enchanting and memorable experience to travellers. Unfortunately, many of those experiences also come with an element of risk attached. Without insurance, you could be left displaced in a financial mess.
Megan had planned a last minute, eight day trip to Indonesia in early 2015. With the short travelling distance and lack of time to prepare, Megan almost forgot to buy sufficient travel insurance for Indonesia. Luckily Megan's sister Anna reminded her to buy a comprehensive cover inclusive of outdoor activity cover last minute at the airport, knowing that they would be outdoors for the majority of their trip. It was on the 3rd day of the their trip and upon a sunrise hike on Mount Bromo where Megan fractured her ankle as their tour descended back down the mountain. Megan was charged with a large hospital fee for the check up, surgery, stay for the week and medication. Anna provided the hospital with their insurance details, who were able to provide a guarantee of $8,000 payment to the hospital. Had they not been able to pay, Megan would have been in both financial and physical distress for the rest of her trip.Megan's Fracture
Carly had planned a two-week getaway to Indonesia in early 2015. But after months of anticipation, Carly was dismayed when political problems in Indonesia led to a climate of civil unrest and violent protests in certain hotspots around her dream travel destination. With the Government recommending against travel to Indonesia, Carly knew she had little choice but to cancel her trip. Luckily, her travel insurance policy for Indonesia had cancellation protection, and provided full cover for the cost of cancellation fees and lost deposits she incurred due to civil unrest, allowing Carly to recoup a good portion of her expenses she had forked out for her holiday — around $3,000 in total. Carly's Cancellation
The average cost of travel insurance to Indonesia $69.06 to $323.14 depending on your age group.
Prices based on a trip to Indonesia for 2 weeks. Prices last obtained on November 2015.
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Loss of Income |
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Travel Delay Expenses |
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Alternative Transport Expenses |
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Domestic Services |
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Domestic Pets |
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Luggage and Personal Effects Delay Expenses |
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Travel Documents, Transaction Cards and Travellers Cheques |
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Note: Information is accurate as of September 2019Back to top
Motorcycle and scooter travel are both very popular ways to get around in Indonesia, so check your insurance policy to see whether you are covered to ride a motorbike. While travel insurance for Indonesia does differ between insurers, as a general rule you will have to satisfy the following requirements in order to be covered when riding a motorbike or scooter:
Read more on our guide to motorcycle travel insurance
Back to topEvery year, around 20,000 Australians require emergency assistance from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade while overseas. Of those, many find themselves needing emergency medical treatment, which can be astronomically expensive without travel insurance. Depending on where you’re travelling in the world, hospitals may have different procedures regarding how you will pay for your hospital stay. For example, some travel insurance policies for Indonesia will require you to pay upfront (and then claim later) for a visit to the doctor but will automatically cover the cost of your hospital stay.
In Indonesia, the standard of medical treatment available is lower than in Australia. In most cases, you’ll need to either pay medical bills upfront or provide confirmation that you have travel insurance in place to cover medical costs – even when you need to access emergency care. It’s also worth keeping in mind that medical evacuation to Australia or Singapore is quite a common practice for Australian travellers who fall ill or are injured in Indonesia, and in some situations this can cost in excess of $90,000.
Paul was involved in a tuk tuk accident in Indonesia and suffered a broken arm, two fractured ribs and a punctured lung. He was taken to a local hospital to receive treatment, but before admission he was required to provide proof of travel insurance cover for medical costs. His policy with insurance provider A provided upfront cover for all his medical costs, meaning Paul could rest easy and receive the treatment he needed. Compare that with Jenny who was travelling in the other tuk tuk involved in the accident. She suffered the exact same injuries as Paul, but as she had a travel insurance policy with insurance provider B she did not enjoy the same level of cover. Insurance provider B required her to pay for her own medical costs upfront, which amounted to several thousand dollars and were simply too much for Jenny to afford. Only after receiving an urgent loan from her parents back in Australia could Jenny afford to pay for the treatment she so desperately required.Paul and Jenny
When you’re comparing travel insurance for Indonesia as part of your search for best* policy, keep these handy tips in mind:
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Although the exact claiming procedure may differ between insurers, there are certain steps you will generally need to follow if something goes awry while you’re in a non english speaking country like Indonesia. These include:
If you find yourself in an emergency in Indonesia, some of helpful contacts include:
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