Fiji travel insurance

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Why do I need travel insurance in Fiji?

When thinking of a holiday to Fiji, a few things come to mind; soaking up the sun on the beach, snorkelling in crystal clear water, eating delicious foods and so on. While the plan is always strictly fun times only, it's wise to prepare for some things that may not go to plan. Like a delayed flight or a natural disaster.

That's where travel insurance comes in. You can be covered for a range of mishaps, including:

  • Emergency medical treatment
  • Other medical expenses caused by injuries and accidents
  • Transport to hospital by helicopter or ambulance
  • Medical evacuations back to Australia
  • Car rental excess (sometimes an optional extra)
  • Lost or stolen valuables
  • Natural disasters
  • Delayed and cancelled flights + associated accommodation expenses

Common travel exclusions

Every travel insurance policy has things you won't be covered for. Common exclusions include:

  • If you purchase cover after the incident has occurred.
  • Pre-existing medical conditions. If you have any major medical conditions, make sure you let your insurer know before taking out a policy. Otherwise you won't be covered for claims related to that condition.
  • You travel against government travel advice. For example, if you travel to areas that have a warning from Smartraveller, travel insurance may not cover you.
  • Incidents that occur while you're under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
  • Driving vehicles without a licence.

What add-ons should I look for?

  • Watersports like snorkelling, jet skiing and para-sailing are popular activities in Fiji. Make sure to add the right cover to your travel insurance.
  • Cruising through Fiji is a popular way to explore the area. Add cover to protect your wallet from missed port departures and pre-paid activities.

How can I find cheap travel insurance for Fiji?

There are plenty of ways to find a cheaper travel insurance policy.

  • Select a medical only policy. Medical only or basic policies will generally be the cheaper policies on the market.
  • Look for promo deals. Use exclusive deals or promo codes to get a discount.
  • Opt for a higher excess. This will make your policy cheaper but more expensive if you have to claim.
  • Compare across a handful of travel insurers. Every policy is different so it's worth comparing to see where you can get the best bang for buck.
  • Buy your policy early. Get the most value by buying your policy early. It means you're covered for longer while paying the same price.
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Our expert says

"When I travel, I don't want to fork out a lot for travel insurance. I always get something above the bare minimum though which usually only covers medical-only expenses. Flight disruptions and delayed luggage are really common, so look for a cheap policy that covers me for these things."

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Editor, Insurance

Gary Ross Hunter was an editor at Finder, specialising in insurance. He’s been writing about life, travel, home, car, pet and health insurance for over 6 years and regularly appears as an insurance expert in publications including The Sydney Morning Herald, The Guardian and news.com.au. Gary holds a Kaplan Tier 2 General Advice General Insurance certification which meets the requirements of ASIC Regulatory Guide 146 (RG146). See full bio

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Gary Ross has written 644 Finder guides across topics including:
  • Health, home, life, car, pet and travel insurance
  • Managing the cost of living
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