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Australia Travel Insurance
Planning a trip to Australia? Ensure you have a travel insurance policy before you depart your home.
Two oceans surround Australia, and most cities are on the coast.
Its vast area offers fantastic sites such as the Great Barrier Reef and Deserts, locally known as the Outback.
To contact us by telephone or email, 0800 043 0020 / 01273 092 757 support@jsinsurance.co.uk
- Summary of Cover
- Travel Insurance and Medicare Australia
- Popular Sports & Activities
- Travel Risks in Australia
- High Commission | Consulates
- Visa Requirements
- Pre-Existing Medical Conditions
- Useful Websites
Summary of Cover (per person)
| Section & Cover | Silver | Gold | Platinum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency Medical and Repatriation* | £5,000,000 | £5,000,000 | £5,000,000 |
| Personal Liability | - | £2,000,000 | £2,000,000 |
| Cancellation or Curtailment* | - | £3,000 | £7,500 |
| Personal Baggage* | £500 | £2,500 | £3,500 |
| Activity Equipment | £1,500 | £1,500 | £1,500 |
| Valuables* | £250 | £250 | £500 |
| Loss of Passport* | - | £300 | £500 |
| Travel Delay | - | £300 | £1,000 |
| Trip Abandonment* | - | £3,000 | £7,500 |
| Missed Departure / Connection | - | £500 | £500 |
| Legal Expenses* | - | £25,000 | £50,000 |
*Excess payables vary depending on the claim benefit.
Please read the Policy Wording for the complete list of Benefits.
Healix Insurance Services Ltd, on behalf of Hamilton Insurance DAC, arranges this Travel Insurance policy for Jade Stanley Ltd. Healix Insurance Ltd is registered in England and Wales under No. 5484190 and authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority under No. 437248. Hamilton Insurance DAC is registered in Ireland No. 484148, authorised by the Central Bank of Ireland, and subject to limited regulation by the Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority in connection with its UK branch. Jade Stanley Ltd is registered in England and Wales under No. 03570857 and authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority under No. 306205.
Travel Insurance and Medicare Australia
Reciprocal Health Care Agreement (RHCA) for UK Residents.
What it offers:
- The RHCA allows UK Citizens to access medically necessary treatment in Australian Public Hospitals.
- This includes essential and urgent care.
- It enables enrolment in Medicare Australia's public health insurance scheme, which provides some subsidised medical services.
Limitations:
- It does not cover all medical expenses.
Crucial Exclusions include:
- Ambulance services.
- GP (General Practitioners) visits and prescriptions (though Medicare may provide some rebates.
- Dental Care.
- Repatriation (medical evacuation back to the UK).
- Non-Hospital treatments
Therefore, relying solely on RHCA is highly risky. Make sure you have travel insurance.
Popular Sports and Activities
Travel Risks in Australia
Australia's biggest threat is Natural Disasters, such as riptides, UV Exposure, and dangerous animals/insects.
It is advised that you don't go into the sea alone and let someone know where you are if you're heading to the coast.
It is a very safe country regarding crime, but be wary of your belongings and never leave them unattended.
Exercise usual caution when going out late at night, as in any other country.
High Commission | Consulates
British High Commission Canberra
Commonwealth Avenue, Yarralumla, Canberra ACT 2600, Australia
+61 (0)2 6270 6666
British Consulate-General Sydney
Level 16, Gateway Building, 1 Macquarie Place, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
+61 2 9247 7521
British Consulate-General Melbourne
17th Floor, 90 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
+61 (0)3 9652 1600
Level 12, 251 Adelaide Terrace, Perth WA 6000, Australia
+61 (0)8 9224 4700
Level 9, 100 Eagle Street, Brisbane QLD 4000, Australia
+61 (0)7 3223 3200
Visa Requirements
To enter Australia, you must hold a valid passport, visa, and a completed and signed Incoming Passenger Card.
Pre-Existing Medical Conditions
If you have pre-existing medical conditions and plan to travel to Australia, we can provide you with a policy.
