World Nomads
World Nomads Standard
Flexible travel medical insurance designed for travellers and long-term students abroad — can be purchased and extended after you have already left home
At a glance World Nomads
DurationTrip-based; can be bought and extended while travelling
CoverageWorldwide (region/plan dependent)
Age LimitSee provider
Last updatedOctober 1, 2026
01Coverage
What's Covered
Benefits and coverage details.
Included
Can be purchased while you are already abroad — no need to arrange cover before leaving home
Designed for travellers and long-term trips rather than a fixed home country
Includes emergency medical evacuation and repatriation
Optional cover for many adventure and sports activities (confirm list with provider)
Flexible trip-based travel medical product suited to working-holiday and gap-year students
Not Covered
Travel medical insurance — not comprehensive health insurance and generally not accepted as visa-compliant student cover
Routine and preventive care, pregnancy and most mental-health treatment are typically excluded
Not designed as a follow-on (Anschluss) policy for a German student health plan
No retroactive start — cover begins no earlier than the purchase date
Exact prices, limits and maximum durations must be confirmed with the provider
02FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about World Nomads Standard
Yes. World Nomads is designed so that travellers can purchase and extend cover while already abroad, without needing to arrange a policy before departure. Confirm current eligibility and country availability on the provider's site.
Generally no. World Nomads Standard is travel medical insurance, not comprehensive student health insurance, and it is typically not accepted as visa-compliant cover for student visas (for example a German student visa). Use a dedicated student health plan for visa purposes.
No. This is a pure travel medical product and is not designed as an Anschlussversicherung (follow-on policy) for a German public or private student health plan. For a follow-on, choose a tariff built for that purpose.
It provides emergency medical treatment for unexpected illness and injury, hospitalisation, and emergency evacuation and repatriation, plus travel-related benefits. Routine, preventive and pregnancy care are generally excluded. Check exact benefits and limits with the provider.
No. Cover starts no earlier than the date you purchase the policy; there is no retroactive start. Buy before any travel period you want covered.
Ready to Get Insured?
Check the latest terms and prices for World Nomads Standard on the provider's official website.