Here are some brands that allow you to extend your policy after you've departed on your trip. Understand the conditions before choosing a brand so you don't get caught out without cover.
| Brand | Conditions | Apply |
|---|---|---|
 | You must submit a request to extend your cover at least 7 days if by post or before the original policy expires if by other form of request. Cover will be extended subject to their written approval, and your payment of the additional premium. | Get quote |
 | Policies can be extended by logging into your policy online or contacting Fast Cover via email to request the extension. You will need to pay the additional premium and receive written approval. Your total trip can't exceed 24 months. Pre-existing conditions that aren't automatically included can't be covered. | Finder AwardBonus |
 | You can apply for an extension via your online account and they will decide whether your policy can be extended, and the premium which may be charged. Should a medical condition first present itself prior to the time of issue of the extension it may be considered an existing medical condition and therefore may not be covered by the extension. | Get quote |
 | You can apply for an extension via your online account and they will decide whether your policy can be extended, and the premium which may be charged. Should a medical condition first present itself prior to the time of issue of the extension it may be considered an existing medical condition and therefore may not be covered by the extension. | Get quote |
 | If you have commenced your trip and you would like to extend your policy, you can contact their customer service department and they will help you with this. Please keep in mind that policies can only be extended once after your trip has started. | Finder AwardBonus |
 | They may be able to offer a one off extension under your policy. Please note that you MUST contact them to arrange this. If you are eligible for an extension this must be for a same policy and same destination bracket. There may be an additional premium applicable for this change. Your total trip cannot exceed the maximum trip length of the travel plan you select. | Bonus |
 | You can apply to extend Your single Trip policy by contacting them at least 5 days prior to Your original policy's expiration date. Extension of cover is subject to their approval (which will not be unreasonably withheld) and Your payment of any additional Premium. They may agree to extend Your cover only if You agree to certain conditions. | Get quote |
 | You can ask them to extend your Single Trip Policy cover for an extra charge. If they agree to extend your cover, the extension won't cover any unexpected events that happened during the original period we were covering you. They won't extend your policy if your insurance has already ended. | Finder Award |
 | They can consider policy extensions as long as you meet their requirements. The premium for an extension is calculated based on the relevant plans rates at the time of the extension. | More info |
 | They can consider policy extensions as long as you meet their requirements. The premium for an extension is calculated based on the relevant plans rates at the time of the extension. | More info |
 | You must meet elegibility to extend your policy. You can only extend a policy up to a maximum of 12 months from the original departure date shown on your Certificate of Insurance. You will not have cover for a claim arising from any event that has occurred before your policy is extended that a reasonable person in your circumstances should have known could foreseeably lead to a claim. | Get quote |
 | You must meet elegibility to extend your policy. You must apply for an extension before Your Policy expires (11:59 PM AEST). The cost of any extensions or amendment are calculated at the current rates for the relevant plan at the time of the extension or amendment. | More info |
Note: This information was last updated July 2022
Most insurers will let you extend the period of insurance free of charge if you are forced to extend your travels for reasons outside of your control. Such events may include:
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