Don’t Leave Home Without It!..
Travel insurance should be at the top your ‘to do list’. It’s also vital you read and understand your policy. For your own safety Think Pacific will not allow you to join our project without providing us with proof that you have personal travel insurance cover. We require you to provide your insurance details when you submit your pre-departure form.
Check If You Are Entitled To University Insurance…
If you are joining Think Pacific as part of a university project (or if you are receiving a bursary from your university) then you may receive travel insurance from your university. Please check with your university directly to check if this may apply by contacting your study abroad team.
Booking Your Own Insurance…
If you are purchasing your own insurance, here are some tips
- Please check the policy carefully – read and understand any policy in detail before purchasing
- Ensure you are covered for working and volunteering abroad
- We recommend that insurance covers for COVID related medical expenses curtailment or cancelation.
- Ensure you understand what the claims process would be – For example, would you be covered if you have to pay extra for hotel room in Fiji if you test positive for COVID and need to isolate? Would you be covered for medical expenses in Fiji at the time of care?
Popular or previously recommended policies
The following insurance is the preferred policy advised by Fiji Tourism website:
Here are some insurance providers that have been popular with Think Pacific participants. These seem to offer good protection for COVID medical and other expenses:
World Nomads Insurance. (Explorer Plan)
Please note that any links are provided in good faith. We do not endorse any particular insurance company. Please check that you read and understand any policy and that you are confident that you are entirely happy that any insurance policy meets your needs.
Consider Medical Costs In Fiji..
- Please note that in most cases any medical costs in Fiji, such as visiting a private hospital or receiving dental treatment must be paid for at the time of receiving treatment by you.
- These costs would then be claimed back from your insurance company afterwards.
- It is therefore advisable to have access to funds such as a credit or debit card in the unlikely event that you should require to receive any treatment and to cover any associated travel or accommodation costs.
- Think Pacific staff are on hand 24 hours a day to assist and support you in any case of illness but any costs associated with any illness or treatment in Fiji must be paid by you at the time in Fiji.