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Rated by thousands†

on Product Review

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It was great, efficient, clear and easy

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We were recommended to Fastcover by a friend and wouldn't hesitate to recommend to others.

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Learn more about travel insurance for digital nomads

Updated on

15 July 2026

Learn more about travel insurance for digital nomads

Updated on

15 July 2026

Tatjana Growth Manager at Fast Cover

Written by

Ibrahim Quality Assurance and Audit Officer at Fast Cover

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Tatjana Growth Manager at Fast Cover

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Ibrahim Quality Assurance and Audit Officer at Fast Cover

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Key takeaways

This is only a summary of some things to know, so always read the PDS before deciding to buy

Key takeaways

This is only a summary of some things to know, so always read the PDS before deciding to buy

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Digital nomads and freelancers often travel with items like laptops, phones, tablets or cameras. Cover may be available for the loss, theft or accidental damage of your luggage and personal effects including these items in situations covered under your policy.*

Please note this benefit is an optional cover under the Basics policy. Limits and sub-limits apply to how much you can claim for each item. Conditions including situations in which we would provide cover apply.*

A cancelled trip isn’t just disappointing, it can also be costly for digital nomads. If you become unexpectedly sick or injured after purchasing your policy and need to cancel before your trip begins, our Trip Cancellation Expenses benefit may help protect the non-refundable trip bookings you’ve already paid for including flights, accommodation and tours in circumstances explained in your policy.*

At Fast Cover, you can buy travel insurance for your trip up to 12 months prior to your departure date, so you can lock in cancellation cover early. This benefit is not available with our Basics policy and is only available with our Standard Saver, Comprehensive, Domestic Plus, Snow Sports Plus and Frequent Traveller Saver policies. Please note on a Frequent Traveller Saver policy, your cancellation benefit will begin from the start date you select, not the date you purchase the policy.*

Stuck at the airport on the way to your next job? If your pre-booked carrier is cancelled or delayed in situations covered under your policy, Fast Cover's Travel Delay Expenses benefit is available to reimburse you for reasonable additional meal and accommodation costs.*

This benefit can provide cover of up to $200 for each traveller (excluding dependants) if your scheduled transport is delayed for at least 6 hours from the time your transport was scheduled to depart, due to circumstances outside your control. For each subsequent full 24-hour period beyond the initial 6 hour delay until your rescheduled departure time, this benefit allows for an additional $200.*

Sometimes, unexpected events that occur after your trip has begun can disrupt your travel plans. If your scheduled or connecting transport is cancelled, delayed, shortened or diverted due to reasons covered under your policy, our Trip Disruption Expenses benefit is available to provide cover for reasonable additional travel, accommodation and meal expenses you incur whilst you are still on your trip.*

Our Trip Disruption Expenses benefit is available to provide cover for the reimbursement of your reasonable additional travel, accommodation and meal expenses which you cannot recover from any other source, if a disruption occurs during your trip which is outside of your control and arises from reasons covered by your policy and explained in the PDS.*

Medical care overseas can be costly in some countries, especially for digital nomads and freelancers who rely on their remote work to support their travel. Fast Cover's international travel insurance policies may be able to provide cover for overseas emergency medical and hospital expenses if you become unexpectedly ill or injured while on your trip.*

All of Fast Cover's international policies include unlimited cover for overseas emergency medical and hospital expenses, which is designed to help with the financial impact of unexpected illness or injury while you're travelling between work overseas.*

If you experience a serious medical emergency while on your overseas trip, you might need to be transported to the nearest hospital for emergency medical treatment or even be repatriated back to Australia with appropriate medical supervision. Fast Cover may be able to help with these costs in circumstances covered under your policy.*

Fast Cover's international travel insurance policies may be available to provide cover for your reasonable additional accommodation and travel expenses, cost of medical transfer, evacuation or repatriation when these services are approved under your policy. All medical evacuations and repatriations must be arranged and approved by Fast Cover before they take place.*

Getting sick or injured overseas as a digital nomad can be stressful, particularly when you're away from home for an extended period. Fast Cover's Australian-based Emergency Assistance team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to help travellers when they need it most.*

Depending on your situation, our Emergency Medical Assistance team may be able to assist you during unexpected medical emergencies overseas by: 

  • Locating and arranging overseas medical treatment or hospital admission 

  • Coordinating medical evacuation or repatriation where medically necessary and first approved by us 

  • Providing guidance on local medical services and next steps*

Travellers covered under the policy can contact our Emergency Assistance team directly any time they need urgent help overseas.*

Booked a wedding, sporting event or conference? If your scheduled transport is cancelled or delayed, Fast Cover may cover you for reasonable additional travel expenses to help you to get to your special event on time whether it’s a cruise, tour package or a wedding, so you don’t miss the moments that matter.*

If your scheduled transport is cancelled, delayed, shortened or diverted, our travel insurance may be able to provide cover of up to $5,000 for you to book an alternative flight or other transport to help you make it to your special event on time.*

Special events include a pre-booked, pre-paid and pre-arranged:  

  • Wedding  

  • Funeral  

  • Conference  

  • Concert  

  • Sporting event  

  • Cruise  

  • Tour package

Digital nomads and freelancers often travel with items like laptops, phones, tablets or cameras. Cover may be available for the loss, theft or accidental damage of your luggage and personal effects including these items in situations covered under your policy.*

Please note this benefit is an optional cover under the Basics policy. Limits and sub-limits apply to how much you can claim for each item. Conditions including situations in which we would provide cover apply.*

A cancelled trip isn’t just disappointing, it can also be costly for digital nomads. If you become unexpectedly sick or injured after purchasing your policy and need to cancel before your trip begins, our Trip Cancellation Expenses benefit may help protect the non-refundable trip bookings you’ve already paid for including flights, accommodation and tours in circumstances explained in your policy.*

At Fast Cover, you can buy travel insurance for your trip up to 12 months prior to your departure date, so you can lock in cancellation cover early. This benefit is not available with our Basics policy and is only available with our Standard Saver, Comprehensive, Domestic Plus, Snow Sports Plus and Frequent Traveller Saver policies. Please note on a Frequent Traveller Saver policy, your cancellation benefit will begin from the start date you select, not the date you purchase the policy.*

Stuck at the airport on the way to your next job? If your pre-booked carrier is cancelled or delayed in situations covered under your policy, Fast Cover's Travel Delay Expenses benefit is available to reimburse you for reasonable additional meal and accommodation costs.*

This benefit can provide cover of up to $200 for each traveller (excluding dependants) if your scheduled transport is delayed for at least 6 hours from the time your transport was scheduled to depart, due to circumstances outside your control. For each subsequent full 24-hour period beyond the initial 6 hour delay until your rescheduled departure time, this benefit allows for an additional $200.*

Sometimes, unexpected events that occur after your trip has begun can disrupt your travel plans. If your scheduled or connecting transport is cancelled, delayed, shortened or diverted due to reasons covered under your policy, our Trip Disruption Expenses benefit is available to provide cover for reasonable additional travel, accommodation and meal expenses you incur whilst you are still on your trip.*

Our Trip Disruption Expenses benefit is available to provide cover for the reimbursement of your reasonable additional travel, accommodation and meal expenses which you cannot recover from any other source, if a disruption occurs during your trip which is outside of your control and arises from reasons covered by your policy and explained in the PDS.*

Medical care overseas can be costly in some countries, especially for digital nomads and freelancers who rely on their remote work to support their travel. Fast Cover's international travel insurance policies may be able to provide cover for overseas emergency medical and hospital expenses if you become unexpectedly ill or injured while on your trip.*

All of Fast Cover's international policies include unlimited cover for overseas emergency medical and hospital expenses, which is designed to help with the financial impact of unexpected illness or injury while you're travelling between work overseas.*

If you experience a serious medical emergency while on your overseas trip, you might need to be transported to the nearest hospital for emergency medical treatment or even be repatriated back to Australia with appropriate medical supervision. Fast Cover may be able to help with these costs in circumstances covered under your policy.*

Fast Cover's international travel insurance policies may be available to provide cover for your reasonable additional accommodation and travel expenses, cost of medical transfer, evacuation or repatriation when these services are approved under your policy. All medical evacuations and repatriations must be arranged and approved by Fast Cover before they take place.*

Getting sick or injured overseas as a digital nomad can be stressful, particularly when you're away from home for an extended period. Fast Cover's Australian-based Emergency Assistance team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to help travellers when they need it most.*

Depending on your situation, our Emergency Medical Assistance team may be able to assist you during unexpected medical emergencies overseas by: 

  • Locating and arranging overseas medical treatment or hospital admission 

  • Coordinating medical evacuation or repatriation where medically necessary and first approved by us 

  • Providing guidance on local medical services and next steps*

Travellers covered under the policy can contact our Emergency Assistance team directly any time they need urgent help overseas.*

Booked a wedding, sporting event or conference? If your scheduled transport is cancelled or delayed, Fast Cover may cover you for reasonable additional travel expenses to help you to get to your special event on time whether it’s a cruise, tour package or a wedding, so you don’t miss the moments that matter.*

If your scheduled transport is cancelled, delayed, shortened or diverted, our travel insurance may be able to provide cover of up to $5,000 for you to book an alternative flight or other transport to help you make it to your special event on time.*

Special events include a pre-booked, pre-paid and pre-arranged:  

  • Wedding  

  • Funeral  

  • Conference  

  • Concert  

  • Sporting event  

  • Cruise  

  • Tour package

Heading overseas as a digital nomad often means travelling with items that matter, like your personal laptop, your phone to stay connected with family back home, or a camera to document your trip. If you'd like to cover your valuable items for more than what's included under the standard luggage and personal effects limits and sub-limits, you can choose to specify them as a specified high value item for an additional premium.*

Below are some examples of items you may be able to specify as high value items. They will be specifically listed on your certificate of insurance to confirm cover.  

  • Phone

  • Laptop

  • Camera

For more details visit our page on travel insurance for luggage and personal effects and read our PDS on terms and conditions of cover for luggage and personal effects.

It’s common for travelling freelancers to combine work travel with adventure activities. Fast Cover's Adventure Pack gives you the option to include cover for a list of adventure activities to help you make the most of your time overseas.*

 Examples of some activities that require the Adventure Pack include:   

  • Abseiling   

  • Outdoor rock climbing   

  • Quad biking   

  • Tandem parachuting and tandem skydiving   

  • Sailing from 10 -15 nautical miles off any land mass    

  • Scuba diving up to a depth of 30 m   

  • Water skiing, jet skiing, and speedboating    

Conditions apply for activities under our Adventure Pack so make sure to read the PDS for full T&Cs.   

The Adventure Pack is available at an additional premium as an optional cover for Aussie travellers aged 74 and under (at the date of policy issue) when they purchase a Comprehensive, Standard Saver, Snow Sports Plus, Domestic Plus or Frequent Traveller Saver policy.*

For more details, visit our page on travel insurance for adventure activities

Exploring a destination on two wheels offers digital nomads a unique and thrilling way to experience new locations at their own pace. 

Fast Cover’s Motorcycle Pack is an optional extra that you can add to your travel insurance policy that may provide cover to you for being the rider or passenger on a:    

  • Motorcycle,    

  • Moped, or   

  • Scooter.*

The Motorcycle Pack is available at an additional premium for Aussie travellers aged 74 years and under at the date of policy issue when they purchase an international travel insurance policy.*

For more details visit our page on travel insurance for riding a motorcycle overseas and read our PDS for terms and conditions of cover for the Motorcycle Pack.

Whether you’re hiring a car for a road trip or exploring local towns between jobs, Fast Cover may be able to provide cover for your rental vehicle insurance excess.*

If your rental vehicle is in an accident, damaged or stolen during your trip overseas, Fast Cover can, depending on the policy chosen, and on payment of additional premium provide reasonable additional cover of up to $8,000 for the rental vehicle excess component of your rental vehicle insurance with your car hire company overseas.*

The rental vehicle excess benefit applies to a:   

  • Sedan, hatchback, or station wagon,

  • Four-wheel drive or minibus/people mover, or

  • Campervan or motorhome (up to 4.5 tonnes),

rented from a licensed motor vehicle rental company (including vehicles rented from peer-to-peer carsharing platforms).*

Our Domestic Plus policy automatically covers your rental vehicle excess up to $5,000.^ For more details visit our page on rental vehicle excess cover and read our PDS for terms and conditions of cover for rental vehicle excess.

Some digital nomads take the opportunity to explore other destinations by cruise during their travel, whether it’s cruising to Alaska, Hawaii, or around the South Pacific.  

If you are travelling on a cruise ship and wish to be covered for it, you must specify cruise cover at the time of purchase based on your destination and length of your cruise trip: 

  • If you are travelling within Australian waters, the New Zealand or the South Pacific region for 1night or more

  • If you are travelling on a cruise within Asia, Europe or Worldwide regions for 4 nights or more

By adding this option, your existing travel insurance benefits will extend to when you’re on a cruise. Adding cruise cover to your policy allows you to have cover both on board and on land, helping you stay covered throughout your entire trip.* Please note that for domestic cruises within Australian waters, medical coverage is only available whilst you are on board the cruise ship, not while you are on land.*

For more details, visit our page on travel insurance for cruises and read our PDS for terms and conditions of cover for travelling on cruise ships.

Freelancing abroad in a country with great ski fields? Unexpected events at the snow can snowball into costly expenses. If you’re planning to ski or snowboard overseas, answer yes to ‘Will you be doing any snowsports?’ during your quote application. This gives you the option to purchase a “Snow Sports Plus” policy which can provide cover for costs associated with ski and snow sports.*

Below are some examples of things that may be covered in your snow sports benefits: 

  • loss or theft of, or accidental damage to snow sports equipment, 

  • for hiring replacement snow sports equipment that is necessary to continue with your original itinerary if snow sports equipment owned by you has been misdirected or delayed for a period of more than 24-hours, or has been accidentally damaged, lost or stolen during your trip, 

  • if you are injured or become sick during your trip and are unable to utilise the full duration of your pre-booked and pre-paid lift passes, snow sports equipment hire, or lessons, we may be able to reimburse you the percentage amount of the unused portion for each insured person, and 

  • the cost of transport and lift passes at an alternate ski resort,  

in conditions and circumstances covered under your policy and as per limits and sub limits set out in our PDS.*

The Snow Sports Plus policy is available at an additional premium for Aussie travellers aged 69 and under at the date of policy issue, when they purchase an international travel insurance policy.*

For more details visit our page on travel insurance for skiing and snowboardingand read our PDS for terms and conditions of cover for Snow Sports.

Heading overseas as a digital nomad often means travelling with items that matter, like your personal laptop, your phone to stay connected with family back home, or a camera to document your trip. If you'd like to cover your valuable items for more than what's included under the standard luggage and personal effects limits and sub-limits, you can choose to specify them as a specified high value item for an additional premium.*

Below are some examples of items you may be able to specify as high value items. They will be specifically listed on your certificate of insurance to confirm cover.  

  • Phone

  • Laptop

  • Camera

For more details visit our page on travel insurance for luggage and personal effects and read our PDS on terms and conditions of cover for luggage and personal effects.

It’s common for travelling freelancers to combine work travel with adventure activities. Fast Cover's Adventure Pack gives you the option to include cover for a list of adventure activities to help you make the most of your time overseas.*

 Examples of some activities that require the Adventure Pack include:   

  • Abseiling   

  • Outdoor rock climbing   

  • Quad biking   

  • Tandem parachuting and tandem skydiving   

  • Sailing from 10 -15 nautical miles off any land mass    

  • Scuba diving up to a depth of 30 m   

  • Water skiing, jet skiing, and speedboating    

Conditions apply for activities under our Adventure Pack so make sure to read the PDS for full T&Cs.   

The Adventure Pack is available at an additional premium as an optional cover for Aussie travellers aged 74 and under (at the date of policy issue) when they purchase a Comprehensive, Standard Saver, Snow Sports Plus, Domestic Plus or Frequent Traveller Saver policy.*

For more details, visit our page on travel insurance for adventure activities

Exploring a destination on two wheels offers digital nomads a unique and thrilling way to experience new locations at their own pace. 

Fast Cover’s Motorcycle Pack is an optional extra that you can add to your travel insurance policy that may provide cover to you for being the rider or passenger on a:    

  • Motorcycle,    

  • Moped, or   

  • Scooter.*

The Motorcycle Pack is available at an additional premium for Aussie travellers aged 74 years and under at the date of policy issue when they purchase an international travel insurance policy.*

For more details visit our page on travel insurance for riding a motorcycle overseas and read our PDS for terms and conditions of cover for the Motorcycle Pack.

Whether you’re hiring a car for a road trip or exploring local towns between jobs, Fast Cover may be able to provide cover for your rental vehicle insurance excess.*

If your rental vehicle is in an accident, damaged or stolen during your trip overseas, Fast Cover can, depending on the policy chosen, and on payment of additional premium provide reasonable additional cover of up to $8,000 for the rental vehicle excess component of your rental vehicle insurance with your car hire company overseas.*

The rental vehicle excess benefit applies to a:   

  • Sedan, hatchback, or station wagon,

  • Four-wheel drive or minibus/people mover, or

  • Campervan or motorhome (up to 4.5 tonnes),

rented from a licensed motor vehicle rental company (including vehicles rented from peer-to-peer carsharing platforms).*

Our Domestic Plus policy automatically covers your rental vehicle excess up to $5,000.^ For more details visit our page on rental vehicle excess cover and read our PDS for terms and conditions of cover for rental vehicle excess.

Some digital nomads take the opportunity to explore other destinations by cruise during their travel, whether it’s cruising to Alaska, Hawaii, or around the South Pacific.  

If you are travelling on a cruise ship and wish to be covered for it, you must specify cruise cover at the time of purchase based on your destination and length of your cruise trip: 

  • If you are travelling within Australian waters, the New Zealand or the South Pacific region for 1night or more

  • If you are travelling on a cruise within Asia, Europe or Worldwide regions for 4 nights or more

By adding this option, your existing travel insurance benefits will extend to when you’re on a cruise. Adding cruise cover to your policy allows you to have cover both on board and on land, helping you stay covered throughout your entire trip.* Please note that for domestic cruises within Australian waters, medical coverage is only available whilst you are on board the cruise ship, not while you are on land.*

For more details, visit our page on travel insurance for cruises and read our PDS for terms and conditions of cover for travelling on cruise ships.

Freelancing abroad in a country with great ski fields? Unexpected events at the snow can snowball into costly expenses. If you’re planning to ski or snowboard overseas, answer yes to ‘Will you be doing any snowsports?’ during your quote application. This gives you the option to purchase a “Snow Sports Plus” policy which can provide cover for costs associated with ski and snow sports.*

Below are some examples of things that may be covered in your snow sports benefits: 

  • loss or theft of, or accidental damage to snow sports equipment, 

  • for hiring replacement snow sports equipment that is necessary to continue with your original itinerary if snow sports equipment owned by you has been misdirected or delayed for a period of more than 24-hours, or has been accidentally damaged, lost or stolen during your trip, 

  • if you are injured or become sick during your trip and are unable to utilise the full duration of your pre-booked and pre-paid lift passes, snow sports equipment hire, or lessons, we may be able to reimburse you the percentage amount of the unused portion for each insured person, and 

  • the cost of transport and lift passes at an alternate ski resort,  

in conditions and circumstances covered under your policy and as per limits and sub limits set out in our PDS.*

The Snow Sports Plus policy is available at an additional premium for Aussie travellers aged 69 and under at the date of policy issue, when they purchase an international travel insurance policy.*

For more details visit our page on travel insurance for skiing and snowboardingand read our PDS for terms and conditions of cover for Snow Sports.

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

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

Insurance cover options

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

Comprehensive

Standard Saver

Basics (medical only)

Domestic Plus

Snow Sports Plus

Frequent Traveller Saver

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

Medical care overseas can be costly, and Australian Medicare does not cover you once you leave the country. Consider if your international travel insurance for digital nomads can provide cover if you get sick or injured during your trip and you incur overseas emergency medical and hospital expenses. Check if your travel insurance can provide cover for emergency evacuation and repatriation if you become seriously ill or injured during your trip overseas.

Travelling as a digital nomad often means bringing personal items like your laptop, phone, tablet or camera. Replacing these items overseas can be costly and can impact your jobs. Check if your travel insurance can provide cover for your luggage and personal effects and if there are options to increase cover for specified high value items for an additional premium.

An unexpected serious illness, injury or family emergency back home could mean you need to return to Australia before your trip or job overseas is complete. Consider if your travel insurance can provide cover for trip disruption or resumption expenses in situations covered under your policy.

If you have an existing medical condition that you wish to be covered for, it is important to declare it when you get a quote and complete our medical screening process to determine if your condition can be covered. Consider whether your travel insurance can provide cover for overseas medical expenses related to your existing medical condition, and whether you may need to complete a medical screening as part of the quote process.

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 before your trip could force you to cancel your digital nomad trip. Rescheduling a cancelled trip and dealing with lost deposits and non-refundable flights, accommodation and tours can become stressful and expensive. Consider if your travel insurance policy can provide cover for trip cancellation expenses.

Medical care overseas can be costly, and Australian Medicare does not cover you once you leave the country. Consider if your international travel insurance for digital nomads can provide cover if you get sick or injured during your trip and you incur overseas emergency medical and hospital expenses. Check if your travel insurance can provide cover for emergency evacuation and repatriation if you become seriously ill or injured during your trip overseas.

Travelling as a digital nomad often means bringing personal items like your laptop, phone, tablet or camera. Replacing these items overseas can be costly and can impact your jobs. Check if your travel insurance can provide cover for your luggage and personal effects and if there are options to increase cover for specified high value items for an additional premium.

An unexpected serious illness, injury or family emergency back home could mean you need to return to Australia before your trip or job overseas is complete. Consider if your travel insurance can provide cover for trip disruption or resumption expenses in situations covered under your policy.

If you have an existing medical condition that you wish to be covered for, it is important to declare it when you get a quote and complete our medical screening process to determine if your condition can be covered. Consider whether your travel insurance can provide cover for overseas medical expenses related to your existing medical condition, and whether you may need to complete a medical screening as part of the quote process.

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.

For digital nomads, the best policy isn't necessarily the cheapest one; it's the policy that gives you the level of cover that matches the way you'll be travelling. If you're comparing options, look closely at what each policy includes, such as: 

  • Overseas emergency medical and hospital expenses 

  • Overseas emergency medical evacuation and repatriation 

  • Trip cancellation and disruption benefits 

  • Luggage and personal effects cover, including sub-limits for laptops, phones and tablets 

Understanding the benefits, limits and sub-limits can help you decide which policy is suitable for your trip. 

Fast Cover offers a range of cover levels so you can choose an option that matches your plans and budget, whether you're going on a short trip for a destination job or a full year of remote working while backpacking.*

Some digital nomads may need to return to Australia temporarily during their trip, for family emergencies, personal reasons or an unexpected change in circumstances. When comparing policies, it's worth checking whether your travel insurance allows you to return home without voiding your cover if the reason for your visit home isn't a claimable event. 

Fast Cover policies allow you to return home for reasons like attending a wedding, celebrating a birthday or feeling homesick, and then resume your trip as long as you still have at least 14 days left on your policy and you resume your trip within 6 months of return. Please note there will be no cover from the time you return home to the time you continue your trip.

Digital nomads often travel beyond coworking spaces and tech hubs. Many digital nomads take part in adventurous activities such as hiking above 3,000 metres, outdoor rock climbing or quad biking, while others participate in snow sports like skiing or snowboarding, or ride a motorcycle during their time overseas. 

When comparing travel insurance policies for your next digital nomad trip, check whether you can customise your cover to include the activities you plan to do. 

Cover for adventure activities, riding a motorcycle or participating in snow sports may require an additional optional benefit to be added, may incur an additional premium and may have different age limits to standard terms. At Fast Cover, you can add on the Adventure Pack, Motorcycle Pack or upgrade your policy to a Snow Sports Plus policy to include cover for these additional activities.*

When you're travelling and working overseas for an extended period, your health and safety are important considerations. Medical costs in many popular digital nomad destinations can be expensive, and Australian Medicare does not cover medical expenses abroad. When comparing travel insurance options for digital nomads, consider if your policy provides 24/7 overseas emergency medical assistance. This can be particularly helpful if you become unexpectedly sick or injured and need help accessing emergency services overseas, finding a suitable hospital or organising approved medical evacuation or repatriation.  

With Fast Cover's international travel insurance, you have access to our Australian-based Emergency Assistance team anytime, day or night, if an unexpected medical emergency occurs during your trip overseas.*

Digital nomad trips vary greatly in length, from a week of remote work to a full year of back to back projects abroad. Choosing travel insurance that covers the full length of your stay is important. When comparing policies, check how long your cover lasts and whether you can extend your policy mid-trip if your work plans change or if you decide to explore and backpack after your work is done. 

Fast Cover travel insurance policies can provide cover for up to 24 months (when extended and approved), giving digital nomads flexibility if they decide to stay longer or extend their time overseas.*

Digital nomads rarely stay put. Many take side trips to neighbouring countries or travel through other regions once their work is done. Choosing a policy that supports multi-country travel can make things easier. When comparing policies, check if their regional cover fits your itinerary and whether you can add more countries as you travel.  

With Fast Cover travel insurance, you can choose cover by region instead of listing every individual country, suitable for multi-country trips, backpacking adventures, or cruises with multiple stops during your student travels. Fast Cover offers six region options that you can choose from: Worldwide, Europe, Asia, South Pacific, New Zealand and Domestic.

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.

For digital nomads, the best policy isn't necessarily the cheapest one; it's the policy that gives you the level of cover that matches the way you'll be travelling. If you're comparing options, look closely at what each policy includes, such as: 

  • Overseas emergency medical and hospital expenses 

  • Overseas emergency medical evacuation and repatriation 

  • Trip cancellation and disruption benefits 

  • Luggage and personal effects cover, including sub-limits for laptops, phones and tablets 

Understanding the benefits, limits and sub-limits can help you decide which policy is suitable for your trip. 

Fast Cover offers a range of cover levels so you can choose an option that matches your plans and budget, whether you're going on a short trip for a destination job or a full year of remote working while backpacking.*

Some digital nomads may need to return to Australia temporarily during their trip, for family emergencies, personal reasons or an unexpected change in circumstances. When comparing policies, it's worth checking whether your travel insurance allows you to return home without voiding your cover if the reason for your visit home isn't a claimable event. 

Fast Cover policies allow you to return home for reasons like attending a wedding, celebrating a birthday or feeling homesick, and then resume your trip as long as you still have at least 14 days left on your policy and you resume your trip within 6 months of return. Please note there will be no cover from the time you return home to the time you continue your trip.

Digital nomads often travel beyond coworking spaces and tech hubs. Many digital nomads take part in adventurous activities such as hiking above 3,000 metres, outdoor rock climbing or quad biking, while others participate in snow sports like skiing or snowboarding, or ride a motorcycle during their time overseas. 

When comparing travel insurance policies for your next digital nomad trip, check whether you can customise your cover to include the activities you plan to do. 

Cover for adventure activities, riding a motorcycle or participating in snow sports may require an additional optional benefit to be added, may incur an additional premium and may have different age limits to standard terms. At Fast Cover, you can add on the Adventure Pack, Motorcycle Pack or upgrade your policy to a Snow Sports Plus policy to include cover for these additional activities.*

When you're travelling and working overseas for an extended period, your health and safety are important considerations. Medical costs in many popular digital nomad destinations can be expensive, and Australian Medicare does not cover medical expenses abroad. When comparing travel insurance options for digital nomads, consider if your policy provides 24/7 overseas emergency medical assistance. This can be particularly helpful if you become unexpectedly sick or injured and need help accessing emergency services overseas, finding a suitable hospital or organising approved medical evacuation or repatriation.  

With Fast Cover's international travel insurance, you have access to our Australian-based Emergency Assistance team anytime, day or night, if an unexpected medical emergency occurs during your trip overseas.*

Digital nomad trips vary greatly in length, from a week of remote work to a full year of back to back projects abroad. Choosing travel insurance that covers the full length of your stay is important. When comparing policies, check how long your cover lasts and whether you can extend your policy mid-trip if your work plans change or if you decide to explore and backpack after your work is done. 

Fast Cover travel insurance policies can provide cover for up to 24 months (when extended and approved), giving digital nomads flexibility if they decide to stay longer or extend their time overseas.*

Digital nomads rarely stay put. Many take side trips to neighbouring countries or travel through other regions once their work is done. Choosing a policy that supports multi-country travel can make things easier. When comparing policies, check if their regional cover fits your itinerary and whether you can add more countries as you travel.  

With Fast Cover travel insurance, you can choose cover by region instead of listing every individual country, suitable for multi-country trips, backpacking adventures, or cruises with multiple stops during your student travels. Fast Cover offers six region options that you can choose from: Worldwide, Europe, Asia, South Pacific, New Zealand and Domestic.

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. For example, this may include riding a motorcycle without the required helmet or breaking traffic laws.

If you’re injured in an accident while, for example, riding a motorcycle, and you didn’t add the Motorcycle Pack to your travel insurance policy, you may 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 overseas.

Your travel insurance will not cover you if you are legally required to pay compensation as a result of a claim made against you for someone else's death or injury, or for the physical loss of (or damage to) someone else's property, and this occurs while you are conducting a business, profession, or trade. Personal liability cover also does not apply to claims arising from activities covered under the Adventure Pack, even if you have purchased the Adventure Pack.

Cover is not available if your claim arises from a loss which is recoverable by compensation under any workers compensation or transport accident laws or by any government sponsored fund, plan, or medical benefit scheme, or any other similar type of legislation required to be effected by or under a law.

There is no cover if our claim arises from you acting unlawfully or breaking any government prohibition, laws or regulation including visa requirements. Your travel insurance policy may not provide cover if you do not comply with your travel destinations’ visa, electronic travel authorisation or other entry requirements.  

To help ensure you are prepared for your trip, you should research and understand the relevant entry conditions before you travel. For example, some destinations like Bali have tightened immigration rules for tourists doing unpaid work or collaborations. This change may affect digital nomads, freelancers and content creators so it’s important to do your own research to stay informed with evolving visa and entry requirements.

If your belongings are 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 laptop inside it at a cafe table while you are at the cafe counter ordering lunch, this may 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 or take reasonable measures to secure them at all times and at all places.

There are exclusions that may 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 trip overseas before you leave Australia.

Should the Australian Government release a warning on official government Smartraveller website that certain areas overseas 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 international destinations that have a Do Not Travel warning on official government Smartraveller website. To check which countries we may cover, enter your destination country in the quote box on our website.

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

If you buy your international 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 your overseas travel destination as well as information on the official government Smartraveller website so you know where you stand with regards to the cover that you will have on your international travel insurance policy.

Perhaps the weather was bad, your co-working space didn’t have great wi-fi or your accommodation didn't live up to the expectation. Whatever the reason you're unhappy with how your digital nomad trip has shaped up, your travel insurance policy is not intended to compensate you because your experience didn't meet your expectations.

If you become injured while breaking the law, there are various conditions and exclusions that may apply which means you may not be covered. For example, this may include riding a motorcycle without the required helmet or breaking traffic laws.

If you’re injured in an accident while, for example, riding a motorcycle, and you didn’t add the Motorcycle Pack to your travel insurance policy, you may 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 overseas.

Your travel insurance will not cover you if you are legally required to pay compensation as a result of a claim made against you for someone else's death or injury, or for the physical loss of (or damage to) someone else's property, and this occurs while you are conducting a business, profession, or trade. Personal liability cover also does not apply to claims arising from activities covered under the Adventure Pack, even if you have purchased the Adventure Pack.

Cover is not available if your claim arises from a loss which is recoverable by compensation under any workers compensation or transport accident laws or by any government sponsored fund, plan, or medical benefit scheme, or any other similar type of legislation required to be effected by or under a law.

There is no cover if our claim arises from you acting unlawfully or breaking any government prohibition, laws or regulation including visa requirements. Your travel insurance policy may not provide cover if you do not comply with your travel destinations’ visa, electronic travel authorisation or other entry requirements.  

To help ensure you are prepared for your trip, you should research and understand the relevant entry conditions before you travel. For example, some destinations like Bali have tightened immigration rules for tourists doing unpaid work or collaborations. This change may affect digital nomads, freelancers and content creators so it’s important to do your own research to stay informed with evolving visa and entry requirements.

If your belongings are 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 laptop inside it at a cafe table while you are at the cafe counter ordering lunch, this may 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 or take reasonable measures to secure them at all times and at all places.

There are exclusions that may 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 trip overseas before you leave Australia.

Should the Australian Government release a warning on official government Smartraveller website that certain areas overseas 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 international destinations that have a Do Not Travel warning on official government Smartraveller website. To check which countries we may cover, enter your destination country in the quote box on our website.

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

If you buy your international 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 your overseas travel destination as well as information on the official government Smartraveller website so you know where you stand with regards to the cover that you will have on your international travel insurance policy.

Perhaps the weather was bad, your co-working space didn’t have great wi-fi or your accommodation didn't live up to the expectation. Whatever the reason you're unhappy with how your digital nomad trip has shaped up, your travel insurance policy is not intended to compensate you because your experience didn't meet your expectations.

Compare travel insurance benefits

Depending on the level of cover you take out with your travel insurance policy, 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 on your trip. Compare our travel insurance policies and benefits below.

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 your travel insurance policy, 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 on your trip. Compare our travel insurance policies and benefits below.

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

Ready for your next trip?

Ready for your next trip?

Where are you heading off to next?

Whether you're settling into a co-working space in Bali, freelancing in the UK or hopping between cities across the USA, Fast Cover's travel insurance for digital nomads is designed for life and work on the move.

Where are you heading off to next?

Whether you're settling into a co-working space in Bali, freelancing in the UK or hopping between cities across the USA, Fast Cover's travel insurance for digital nomads is designed for life and work on the move.

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Does travel insurance provide cover if I am working overseas?

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Can I get a policy if I am going on a working holiday to Canada?

Can I get a policy for 2 years?

Is my phone covered if I accidentally drop it and it breaks?

My camera stopped working while I was overseas. Can I claim for this?

Are GoPros covered under travel insurance?

Are drones covered under my policy?

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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.