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Find out more about buying travel insurance for Asia for Aussie travellers

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Learn more about travel insurance for your next trip to Asia

Updated on

15 July 2026

Learn more about travel insurance for your next trip to Asia

Updated on

15 July 2026

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In case you are seriously injured or sick whilst in Asia, cover is available to cover the costs for the flight home or to get to the nearest hospital.*

Fast Cover’s Australian-based emergency assistance hotline provides 24/7 support for unforeseen overseas medical emergencies with access to experienced medical support services arranged by our Emergency Assistance team, who you can call wherever you are in Asia, at any time.*

This benefit is available to provide protection against the financial burden of unexpected overseas emergency medical and hospital expenses associated with unexpected illness or injuries, incurred by you during your trip to Asia.*

You can take out an Asia travel insurance policy with cancellation cover up to 12 months before you travel. This can come in handy if you want to take measures to help protect the non-refundable bookings you’ve already paid, like flights, accommodation, cruises and tours, if you’re not able to travel to Asia due to an unexpected emergency that is covered under the policy.*

Bad weather or other covered events can throw a spanner in the works on your holiday to Asia. This benefit is available to provide cover for reimbursement of reasonable additional meals and accommodation expenses up to $200 for each traveller (excluding dependants) for each 24 hour period if your scheduled transport is delayed for at least 6 hours from the time your transport was scheduled to depart.*

This benefit is available to provide cover for loss, theft or damage to your luggage and personal belongings such as phones, cameras and laptops while you travel around Asia. Conditions including maximum cover limits, sub-limits on how much you can claim for each type of item and the situations in which we would provide cover apply.*

In case you are seriously injured or sick whilst in Asia, cover is available to cover the costs for the flight home or to get to the nearest hospital.*

Fast Cover’s Australian-based emergency assistance hotline provides 24/7 support for unforeseen overseas medical emergencies with access to experienced medical support services arranged by our Emergency Assistance team, who you can call wherever you are in Asia, at any time.*

This benefit is available to provide protection against the financial burden of unexpected overseas emergency medical and hospital expenses associated with unexpected illness or injuries, incurred by you during your trip to Asia.*

You can take out an Asia travel insurance policy with cancellation cover up to 12 months before you travel. This can come in handy if you want to take measures to help protect the non-refundable bookings you’ve already paid, like flights, accommodation, cruises and tours, if you’re not able to travel to Asia due to an unexpected emergency that is covered under the policy.*

Bad weather or other covered events can throw a spanner in the works on your holiday to Asia. This benefit is available to provide cover for reimbursement of reasonable additional meals and accommodation expenses up to $200 for each traveller (excluding dependants) for each 24 hour period if your scheduled transport is delayed for at least 6 hours from the time your transport was scheduled to depart.*

This benefit is available to provide cover for loss, theft or damage to your luggage and personal belongings such as phones, cameras and laptops while you travel around Asia. Conditions including maximum cover limits, sub-limits on how much you can claim for each type of item and the situations in which we would provide cover apply.*

Travellers aged 74 and under at the date of policy issue embarking on adventures throughout Asia’s unique landscapes and locations can add on the Adventure Pack for an additional premium to cover an extra list of adrenaline-pumping activities such as hiking between 3000m and 6000m, caving, ziplining, tandem paragliding, water skiing and more.*

Riding a motorcycle is a popular way to explore Asia – from Bali’s lush rice terraces and Phuket’s coastal roads to Vietnam’s scenic Hai Van Pass and the foothills of Mount Fuji in Japan. Travellers aged 74 and under at the date of policy issue who want to ride or be a passenger on a scooter, moped or motorcycle, will need to add the Motorcycle Pack to their Asia travel insurance policy.*

If you’re embarking on a cruise holiday in Asia's waters for 4 nights or more, add our cruise cover to your Asia travel insurance policy for additional cover in case of unexpected emergencies on-board the cruise ship and during onshore excursions.*

Travellers aged 69 and under at the date of policy issue planning to ski or snowboard in Asia can apply for Fast Cover's ski and snow travel insurance, called the “Snow Sports Plus" policy, which can provide cover for costs associated with ski and snow sports.*

If you would like to cover your valuable items for more than what they’re covered for under the standard luggage and personal effects terms and conditions, you can choose to specify them as a specified high value item for an additional premium.*

Renting a car is a great way to explore Asia at your own pace. If your rental vehicle is in an accident, damaged or stolen during your trip to Asia, Fast Cover can, depending on the policy chosen, provide additional cover of up to $8,000 for the rental vehicle insurance excess component of your rental vehicle insurance with your car hire company.*

Travellers aged 74 and under at the date of policy issue embarking on adventures throughout Asia’s unique landscapes and locations can add on the Adventure Pack for an additional premium to cover an extra list of adrenaline-pumping activities such as hiking between 3000m and 6000m, caving, ziplining, tandem paragliding, water skiing and more.*

Riding a motorcycle is a popular way to explore Asia – from Bali’s lush rice terraces and Phuket’s coastal roads to Vietnam’s scenic Hai Van Pass and the foothills of Mount Fuji in Japan. Travellers aged 74 and under at the date of policy issue who want to ride or be a passenger on a scooter, moped or motorcycle, will need to add the Motorcycle Pack to their Asia travel insurance policy.*

If you’re embarking on a cruise holiday in Asia's waters for 4 nights or more, add our cruise cover to your Asia travel insurance policy for additional cover in case of unexpected emergencies on-board the cruise ship and during onshore excursions.*

Travellers aged 69 and under at the date of policy issue planning to ski or snowboard in Asia can apply for Fast Cover's ski and snow travel insurance, called the “Snow Sports Plus" policy, which can provide cover for costs associated with ski and snow sports.*

If you would like to cover your valuable items for more than what they’re covered for under the standard luggage and personal effects terms and conditions, you can choose to specify them as a specified high value item for an additional premium.*

Renting a car is a great way to explore Asia at your own pace. If your rental vehicle is in an accident, damaged or stolen during your trip to Asia, Fast Cover can, depending on the policy chosen, provide additional cover of up to $8,000 for the rental vehicle insurance excess component of your rental vehicle insurance with your car hire company.*

Cover for existing medical conditions

If you have any existing medical conditions, you may be able to apply to include cover for them. Our simple medical screening process can be completed online or over the phone to help you find out if your condition can be covered.

Select who needs cover

Once you've added all travellers, to your policy, you can select those who wish to add cover for any existing medical conditions.

Take a medical screening

Answer a few questions online or over the phone about your health history. This helps us determine if your condition can be covered.

Choose to add cover

We'll let you know if we can provide cover for any existing medical conditions. You can then choose to add it to your policy.

Cover for existing medical conditions

If you have any existing medical conditions, you may be able to apply to include cover for them. Our simple medical screening process can be completed online or over the phone to help you find out if your condition can be covered.

Select who needs cover

Once you've added all travellers, to your policy, you can select those who wish to add cover for any existing medical conditions.

Take a medical screening

Answer a few questions online or over the phone about your health history. This helps us determine if your condition can be covered.

Choose to add cover

We'll let you know if we can provide cover for any existing medical conditions. You can then choose to add it to your policy.

Insurance cover options for your trip to Asia

At Fast Cover, we have a range of cover options available for your trip to Asia. The below options are a summary of some of the benefits available under the various policy options, please see the PDS for full details.

Insurance cover options for your trip to Asia

At Fast Cover, we have a range of cover options available for your trip to Asia. The below options are a summary of some of the benefits available under the various policy options, please see the PDS for full details.

Comprehensive

Standard Saver

Basics (medical only)

Snow Sports Plus

Frequent Traveller Saver

Becoming unexpectedly sick or injured could force you to cancel your trip to Asia. Rescheduling a cancelled trip and dealing with lost deposits and non-refundable flights and accommodation can become stressful and expensive. Consider if your international travel insurance can provide cover for trip cancellation expenses.

If you need to cancel your trip to Asia due to an existing medical condition, you could be left out of pocket for non-refundable pre-paid trip bookings. You may wish to check if your travel insurance policy can provide cover for trip cancellation expenses if you need to cancel your trip due to your existing medical condition/s.

Bad weather and other covered events could cause delays and mean you might have to spend extra money on food and accommodation while you wait for a new flight to Asia. Consider if your travel insurance can provide cover for travel delay expenses such as additional meals and accommodation.

If your scheduled transport to special events is cancelled, delayed, shortened or diverted, you could risk spending thousands of dollars on additional transport to make it to your special events on time. Worse yet, you could miss out on special events you’ve already booked and paid for. Consider if your travel insurance for Asia can provide cover for special event transport expenses.

This is a summary only and does not cover all situations. Any advice is general only and does not consider your personal circumstances. Read the PDS and TMD to determine whether travel insurance is right for you before buying.

Becoming unexpectedly sick or injured could force you to cancel your trip to Asia. Rescheduling a cancelled trip and dealing with lost deposits and non-refundable flights and accommodation can become stressful and expensive. Consider if your international travel insurance can provide cover for trip cancellation expenses.

If you need to cancel your trip to Asia due to an existing medical condition, you could be left out of pocket for non-refundable pre-paid trip bookings. You may wish to check if your travel insurance policy can provide cover for trip cancellation expenses if you need to cancel your trip due to your existing medical condition/s.

Bad weather and other covered events could cause delays and mean you might have to spend extra money on food and accommodation while you wait for a new flight to Asia. Consider if your travel insurance can provide cover for travel delay expenses such as additional meals and accommodation.

If your scheduled transport to special events is cancelled, delayed, shortened or diverted, you could risk spending thousands of dollars on additional transport to make it to your special events on time. Worse yet, you could miss out on special events you’ve already booked and paid for. Consider if your travel insurance for Asia can provide cover for special event transport expenses.

This is a summary only and does not cover all situations. Any advice is general only and does not consider your personal circumstances. Read the PDS and TMD to determine whether travel insurance is right for you before buying.

Have you booked your Asia tour, accommodation or flights?

You may wish to consider whether the policy includes cancellation cover in case you can’t travel to Asia due to an unforeseen circumstance such as an unexpected illness or injury.

Have you just bought a new phone and you’re worried that it will be stolen in Asia?

You may wish to consider whether the policy includes cover for luggage and personal effects, including any applicable limits, sub-limits or conditions.

Will you be riding or be a passenger on a motorcycle, moped or scooter in Asia?

You may wish to check whether the policy provides cover for injuries resulting from those activities, and what conditions (such as licencing requirements or helmet use) may apply.

Perhaps you’ll be renting a vehicle while in Asia?

You may wish to check whether the policy provides cover for the rental vehicle excess component of the rental vehicle insurance with your car hire company overseas in case your rental vehicle is in an accident, damaged or stolen during your trip abroad.

Will you be doing adventurous activities like riding a quad bike or zip lining in Asia?

You might wish to consider whether your policy provides cover for these activities or whether you need to add cover and pay an additional premium to include cover for those activities.

This is a summary only and does not cover all considerations. Any advice is general only and does not consider your personal circumstances. Read the PDS and TMD before buying.

Have you booked your Asia tour, accommodation or flights?

You may wish to consider whether the policy includes cancellation cover in case you can’t travel to Asia due to an unforeseen circumstance such as an unexpected illness or injury.

Have you just bought a new phone and you’re worried that it will be stolen in Asia?

You may wish to consider whether the policy includes cover for luggage and personal effects, including any applicable limits, sub-limits or conditions.

Will you be riding or be a passenger on a motorcycle, moped or scooter in Asia?

You may wish to check whether the policy provides cover for injuries resulting from those activities, and what conditions (such as licencing requirements or helmet use) may apply.

Perhaps you’ll be renting a vehicle while in Asia?

You may wish to check whether the policy provides cover for the rental vehicle excess component of the rental vehicle insurance with your car hire company overseas in case your rental vehicle is in an accident, damaged or stolen during your trip abroad.

Will you be doing adventurous activities like riding a quad bike or zip lining in Asia?

You might wish to consider whether your policy provides cover for these activities or whether you need to add cover and pay an additional premium to include cover for those activities.

This is a summary only and does not cover all considerations. Any advice is general only and does not consider your personal circumstances. Read the PDS and TMD before buying.

If you become injured while breaking the law, there are various conditions and exclusions that may apply which means you may not be covered. This could include riding a motorcycle without the required helmet, or while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Remember that possession of certain drugs are illegal in Asia and different countries will have different laws. Using drugs or selling them can land you in trouble with the law in Asia.

If you’re injured in an accident while for example, riding a moped and you didn’t add the Motorcycle Pack to your Asia travel insurance policy, you’ll likely be responsible for paying your medical and hospital expenses because you did not choose to include cover for that under your policy.

It is important to think about what activities you will be participating in so that you have the right cover for the activities you plan to do in Asia.

If something of yours is stolen while unattended or unsupervised, you may not be able to claim for the stolen item. For example: If you leave your bag with your wallet and passport inside it on the beach while you go for a swim, this will be considered leaving your belongings unattended, in which case you may not be covered.

Make sure you keep your belongings with you at all times or keep them in a secure location.

There are exclusions that apply for regular or routine check-ups or filling regular prescriptions as they are not considered medical emergencies. If you require regular medication, bring enough of what you’ll need for your holiday to Asia before you leave Australia.

Should the Australian Government release a warning on Smartraveller that certain areas in Asia are no longer safe to travel to and you still choose to travel there anyway, there may be exclusions that will apply such as if you do not follow advice in the mass media where a travel advisory risk rating of Do Not Travel was issued after policy purchase.

Note: We are unable to offer travel insurance to North Korea. To check which countries may be covered, enter your destination country in the quote.

Known events are serious situations, from natural disasters like volcanic eruptions and tsunamis, to disease outbreaks, which can affect your holiday plans and also the cover on your travel insurance policy for Asia.

If you buy your Asia travel insurance after an event is deemed a known event, the cover on your policy may be affected. You should check for any Travel Alerts that may have been issued for Asia so you know where you stand with regards to the cover that you will have on your Asia travel insurance policy.

Perhaps the weather was bad or your accommodation didn’t live up to the pictures online. Whatever the reason you’re unhappy with how your holiday has shaped up, your travel insurance policy for Asia is not intended to compensate you because you didn’t enjoy your time there.

If you become injured while breaking the law, there are various conditions and exclusions that may apply which means you may not be covered. This could include riding a motorcycle without the required helmet, or while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Remember that possession of certain drugs are illegal in Asia and different countries will have different laws. Using drugs or selling them can land you in trouble with the law in Asia.

If you’re injured in an accident while for example, riding a moped and you didn’t add the Motorcycle Pack to your Asia travel insurance policy, you’ll likely be responsible for paying your medical and hospital expenses because you did not choose to include cover for that under your policy.

It is important to think about what activities you will be participating in so that you have the right cover for the activities you plan to do in Asia.

If something of yours is stolen while unattended or unsupervised, you may not be able to claim for the stolen item. For example: If you leave your bag with your wallet and passport inside it on the beach while you go for a swim, this will be considered leaving your belongings unattended, in which case you may not be covered.

Make sure you keep your belongings with you at all times or keep them in a secure location.

There are exclusions that apply for regular or routine check-ups or filling regular prescriptions as they are not considered medical emergencies. If you require regular medication, bring enough of what you’ll need for your holiday to Asia before you leave Australia.

Should the Australian Government release a warning on Smartraveller that certain areas in Asia are no longer safe to travel to and you still choose to travel there anyway, there may be exclusions that will apply such as if you do not follow advice in the mass media where a travel advisory risk rating of Do Not Travel was issued after policy purchase.

Note: We are unable to offer travel insurance to North Korea. To check which countries may be covered, enter your destination country in the quote.

Known events are serious situations, from natural disasters like volcanic eruptions and tsunamis, to disease outbreaks, which can affect your holiday plans and also the cover on your travel insurance policy for Asia.

If you buy your Asia travel insurance after an event is deemed a known event, the cover on your policy may be affected. You should check for any Travel Alerts that may have been issued for Asia so you know where you stand with regards to the cover that you will have on your Asia travel insurance policy.

Perhaps the weather was bad or your accommodation didn’t live up to the pictures online. Whatever the reason you’re unhappy with how your holiday has shaped up, your travel insurance policy for Asia is not intended to compensate you because you didn’t enjoy your time there.

Compare travel insurance benefits

Depending on the level of cover you take out with our travel insurance policy for Asia, Fast Cover can provide you with different benefits to suit your travel plans, helping you to better prepare for and deal with unexpected medical and financial circumstances.

Benefits
Basics
Standard Saver
Comprehensive
Important information

The table below is only a summary of benefits.

Each level of cover is subject to full policy terms, conditions, limits, sub-limits, and exclusions as per our PDS available on our website.

Benefit limits shown apply per person for both Singles and Duo policies.

1 Cover under these benefits are excluded while travelling within Australia.

2 These benefit limits are shared between travellers under a Family policy. This means the benefit amount is for the whole family to be used together, not for each person separately.

3 These benefit limits are shared between Duo policy holders.

If you hold a Frequent Traveller Saver policy, the benefit limits apply to the combined total of all claims made by all covered travellers (including an accompanying spouse/partner and dependants) listed on the Certificate of Insurance.

Medical benefits
4 benefits
4 benefits
8 benefits
Overseas 24/7 Emergency Medical Assistance1Sub limits apply
Unlimited
Unlimited
Unlimited
Overseas Emergency Medical & Hospital Expenses1
Unlimited
Unlimited
Unlimited
Overseas Emergency Dental1
$500
$750
$1,000
Overseas Emergency Evacuation & Repatriation1Sub limits apply
Unlimited
Unlimited
Unlimited
Overseas Hospital Cash Payment1Sub limits apply
$5,000
Accidental DeathSub limits apply
$25,000
Permanent Disability1Sub limits apply
$50,000
Loss of Income1Sub limits apply
$10,400
Financial benefits
2 benefits
7 benefits
11 benefits
Snow sports benefits
No cover
No cover
No cover
COVID-19 benefits
1 benefits
2 benefits
2 benefits

Compare travel insurance benefits

Depending on the level of cover you take out with our travel insurance policy for Asia, Fast Cover can provide you with different benefits to suit your travel plans, helping you to better prepare for and deal with unexpected medical and financial circumstances.

Basics
Standard Saver
Important information

The table below is only a summary of benefits.

Each level of cover is subject to full policy terms, conditions, limits, sub-limits, and exclusions as per our PDS available on our website.

Benefit limits shown apply per person for both Singles and Duo policies.

1 Cover under these benefits are excluded while travelling within Australia.

2 These benefit limits are shared between travellers under a Family policy. This means the benefit amount is for the whole family to be used together, not for each person separately.

3 These benefit limits are shared between Duo policy holders.

If you hold a Frequent Traveller Saver policy, the benefit limits apply to the combined total of all claims made by all covered travellers (including an accompanying spouse/partner and dependants) listed on the Certificate of Insurance.

Medical benefits
Overseas 24/7 Emergency Medical Assistance1Sub limits apply
Unlimited
Unlimited
Overseas Emergency Medical & Hospital Expenses1
Unlimited
Unlimited
Overseas Emergency Dental1
$500
$750
Overseas Emergency Evacuation & Repatriation1Sub limits apply
Unlimited
Unlimited
Overseas Hospital Cash Payment1Sub limits apply
Accidental DeathSub limits apply
Permanent Disability1Sub limits apply
Loss of Income1Sub limits apply
Financial benefits
Snow sports benefits
COVID-19 benefits

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Getting a quote and purchasing my policy was quick & easy, taking just minutes.

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Fast Cover Pty Ltd ABN 98 143 196 098, AFSL 538708 (Fast Cover) arranges travel insurance as Coverholder under the binder issued by Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's, led by Canopius Managing Agents Limited (Syndicate 4444). Any advice is general only and does not consider your personal circumstances. Coverage is subject to eligibility criteria, terms, conditions, limits and exclusions. Fast Cover receives a portion of the insurer's premium as remuneration, included in the price you pay. Read the Combined FSG/PDS and TMD at fastcover.com.au before deciding to buy.

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Fast Cover Pty Ltd ABN 98 143 196 098, AFSL 538708 (Fast Cover) arranges travel insurance as Coverholder under the binder issued by Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's, led by Canopius Managing Agents Limited (Syndicate 4444). Any advice is general only and does not consider your personal circumstances. Coverage is subject to eligibility criteria, terms, conditions, limits and exclusions. Fast Cover receives a portion of the insurer's premium as remuneration, included in the price you pay. Read the Combined FSG/PDS and TMD at fastcover.com.au before deciding to buy.

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Fast Cover Pty Ltd ABN 98 143 196 098, AFSL 538708 (Fast Cover) arranges travel insurance as Coverholder under the binder issued by Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's, led by Canopius Managing Agents Limited (Syndicate 4444). Any advice is general only and does not consider your personal circumstances. Coverage is subject to eligibility criteria, terms, conditions, limits and exclusions. Fast Cover receives a portion of the insurer's premium as remuneration, included in the price you pay. Read the Combined FSG/PDS and TMD at fastcover.com.au before deciding to buy.