Travel Insurance For Over 70s
Explore with confidence at every age. Travelling in your 70s and beyond can be a wonderful and life-fulfilling experience, but it is important to have the right type of cover that provides valuable reassurance that you can handle anything that comes your way.
From lost luggage to stolen cash or cover in a medical emergency, PassportCard is the smart choice that won’t leave you out of pocket.
What can our over 70s travel insurance cover?
*Various limits apply (Basic has limited covers)
~Comprehensive policy only
^When on-trip claim has been approved, using the PassportCard
All benefits and covers are subject to the terms, conditions, limitations and exclusions listed in the Combined Financial Services Guide and Product Disclosure Statement and on other policy documentation, including the schedule.
Cover for pre-existing medical conditions
If you have a pre-existing medical condition you may need to undertake a health assessment to ensure you are safe to travel with the appropriate cover.
Travellers aged 85 years or older will also need to provide written confirmation from their registered medical practitioner confirming they are medically fit to undertake the journey.
If you have a pre-existing medical condition or are over 85, and are unsure if you will be covered by our travel insurance, please contact our customer service team by calling 1300 123 413 for more information tailored to your personal circumstances.
Find out more about travelling with a pre-existing medical condition
Travel insurance that won’t leave you out of pocket
When taking out PassportCard travel insurance, we also give you the option to be sent a PassportCard. With PassportCard, you can make the claims listed below immediately, anywhere, anytime and once approved we can instantly load money onto the card to help cover your expenses.
Our instant claims:
- If your cash is stolen, we can put up to $500 on the PassportCard that you can withdraw instantly
- Your medical expenses so you’re not out of pocket
- $250 for essentials if your bags are delayed
You won’t need to fill out any paperwork and instant access to funds means you won’t be left out of pocket.
It’s how travel insurance should be – quick, simple and hassle-free.
Find out more about how instant claims work or get a quote for your upcoming trip.
Live the adventure to its fullest
When you’re young at heart and venturing abroad, it’s only natural to want to live the experience to its fullest.
While our travel insurance includes coverage for a wide range of events that could happen while you’re away, it won’t cover you for certain activities unless you add the relevant optional extra cover.
Here’s how it works…
Fill in your personal details and we’ll take it from there!
When you take out a policy, we’ll ask if you would like a PassportCard to take on your trips. This allow you to pay expenses for approved claims so you can get back to enjoying your holiday without being out of pocket. Most claims can be managed in minutes.
Over 70s travel insurance FAQs
If you’re fit and well, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t be able to travel at any age. However, if you are 85 years of age or older, you will need to provide written confirmation from your registered medical practitioner that you are medically fit to undertake the journey to be eligible for our cover.
Yes, but you may need to undertake a health assessment to ensure you are safe to travel with the appropriate cover.
Yes. If you are planning to go on a cruise, make sure you add the Cover While Cruising option when purchasing your travel insurance policy.
Simply call our Global Assistance team on +61 1800 490 478. Our Australian-based Global Assistance team is available 24/7 and can quickly handle most common claims on-the-spot over the phone.
Get cover for your next trip with PassportCard
Tips when travelling in your 70s and beyond
Travelling later in life isn’t too different from travelling in your younger years, but if you want to make sure nothing has slipped your mind before you jet off, here are some helpful reminders on how you can prepare for your upcoming trip:
- Check your passport is valid with at least 6 months of validity left before the expiry date
- Ensure you meet the visitor entry requirements for the countries you are visiting
- Arrange a travel currency card or other method of payment to cover expenses while you’re away
- Notify your financial institution of your plans to travel
- Contact your phone provider to ensure your phone plan will cover you while you’re away or purchase a pre-paid international SIM card
- Speak to your doctor to see if you need any vaccinations prior to travelling
- If you take any medications, ensure you take a large enough supply to last the entirety of the trip, as well as some extra to cover you in case of any significant delays
- If you’re concerned an airline may question your fitness to fly, obtain a letter from your doctor confirming you’re fit for air travel
- Pre-arrange your accommodation in each location you plan to stay in
- Research your destination/s and find out if there are any cultural sensitivities you need to be aware of
- Consider pre-booking any tours or activities you want to do, as some tour operators may offer seniors discounts
- Provide details of your travel plans to a family member or close friend not travelling with you so you can be contacted in case of an emergency
- Visit the Australian government’s Smartraveller website for the latest travel advice for the destination/s you are travelling to
- Save the details of how to access emergency consular assistance in case you need it
- Organise your travel insurance with PassportCard.