Can I get travel insurance for a one-way trip?

Yes. Some providers offer one-way travel insurance, ideal if you're leaving Australia and are not sure exactly when you'll be heading back home. It can cover you for up to 24 months.

How to get travel insurance with no return date?

If you're going overseas and haven't booked a return flight, some but not all insurers will allow you to take out travel insurance.

What if I'm moving to a country indefinitely?

If you're moving to another country, some insurers will end your cover between 24 hours to 7 days from leaving immigration control at the airport. This is for those who don't have a return date to Australia at all. This is because if you're relocating to another country, you're no longer "travelling" as such, so it's expected that some form of local health insurance will kick in.

Am I covered for one-way trips back to Australia?

You'll need insurance for Australians that are already overseas . Most insurers offering this will need you to already have a return ticket booked to Australia.

What's not covered by one-way travel insurance?

There are certain circumstances under which travel insurance claims will not be paid. These are similar to those you'll find with standard travel insurance and include: If your claim is the result of attempted suicide or an attempted self-inflicted act If your claim is a result of you acting unlawfully or recklessly If your claim results from you being under the influence of drugs, except for those prescribed by a medical practitioner If your claim results from you being excessively under the influence of alcohol If you ride a motorcycle on your trip (unless you are wearing a helmet and are licensed to ride a motorcycle in Australia) If your claim results from you leaving your belongings unattended in a public place and they are lost or stolen If you participate in high-risk adventure sports and activities like skydiving (unless you have added this to your policy) If you are more than 26 weeks pregnant and you suffer any pregnancy-related complications.

How do I cancel my travel insurance after I arrive?

Your travel insurance will automatically cancel after the expiry date. You can't cancel the remaining unused portion of a policy for a refund after the cooling-off period.