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Travel Insurance

What's Covered

Protection for every part of your trip

Comprehensive cover that travels with you — from the moment you leave home until you're safely back.

Emergency Medical & Hospitalization

Cover for illness or injury abroad, including hospital bills and treatment.

Trip Cancellation & Curtailment

Recover non-refundable costs if your trip is cancelled or cut short.

Lost, Stolen or Delayed Baggage

Compensation for your luggage and personal belongings.

Flight Delay & Missed Connection

Support when delays and missed connections disrupt your journey.

24/7 Worldwide Assistance

Round-the-clock emergency helpline wherever you are in the world.

Repatriation & Evacuation

Emergency medical evacuation and return home when it matters most.

How It Works

Covered in three simple steps

1

Get an instant quote

Enter your trip details and see your price in seconds.

2

Pay securely online

Complete your booking with secure card payment.

3

Receive your policy

Your travel insurance is issued instantly — ready to travel.

Underwritten by Sanlam Allianz Accepted for Schengen & global visa applications Secure online payment
Help Center

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about travel insurance, cover and claims.

Travel insurance protects you financially against unexpected events during your trip, including:
● Medical emergencies
● Hospitalization abroad
● Trip cancellations or interruptions
● Lost luggage
● Flight delays
● Emergency evacuation
Many countries, especially in Europe, require travel insurance for visa approval.
Travel insurance protects you financially against unexpected events during your trip, including:
● Medical emergencies
● Hospitalization abroad
● Trip cancellations or interruptions
● Lost luggage
● Flight delays
● Emergency evacuation
Many countries, especially in Europe, require travel insurance for visa approval.
Yes. Travel insurance is mandatory for visa applications to many countries, especially Schengen countries such as:
● France
● Germany
● Italy
● Spain
● Netherlands
● Portugal
● Austria
Your insurance must meet minimum coverage requirements, usually €30,000 medical coverage.
Coverage typically includes:
● Emergency medical expenses
● Hospital treatment abroad
● Emergency medical evacuation
● Trip cancellation or interruption
● Lost, stolen, or delayed baggage
● Personal liability
● Accidental death or disability
Coverage details vary depending on the plan selected.
The cost depends on:
● Destination country
● Duration of travel
● Age of traveler
● Coverage amount
Travel insurance is affordable and usually costs a small percentage of your total trip cost.
Yes. Our travel insurance is fully compliant with embassy requirements and can be used for visa applications including:
● Schengen Visa
● UK Visa
● Canada Visa
● Student Visas
● Tourist Visas

Travel insurance can be issued quickly, often within:
● 5 minutes to 1 hour after booking and making payment online at 1860travels.com/travelinsurance
You will receive your insurance certificate via email.
Many travel insurance plans include coverage for:
● Emergency medical treatment
● Hospitalization due to illness
● Medical evacuation
Coverage depends on the selected policy.
Yes, depending on your current location and travel stage, we can issue international travel insurance policies also when you book online and making payment at 1860travels.com/travelinsurance
You will need:
● Full name (as in passport)
● Date of birth
● Destination country
● Travel dates
● Passport number
● Email
● Telephone (all numbers must start with 0 and not less or exceed 11 digits e.g 08113245779)
Note - if you use a non Nigerian number and system not accepting your number kindly use 08113245779
You should buy travel insurance:
● Immediately after booking your trip
● Before applying for visa
● Before departing your home country
Early purchase ensures maximum coverage.
Yes. Travel insurance can cover:
● Single country trips
● Multi-country trips
● Entire regions such as Europe (Schengen area)
Your travel insurance certificate will be sent via:
● Email (PDF format)
● WhatsApp (optional)
It can be used immediately for visa application.
Yes. Our travel insurance meets embassy requirements worldwide and is accepted by embassies for entry into their borders including those of:
● United Kingdom
● Canada
● United States
● Schengen countries
Yes. Travel insurance can be extended before expiration by contacting our team or simply booking on 1860travels.com/travelinsurance
Benefits include:
● Embassy-compliant insurance certificates
● Fast processing and instant delivery
● Affordable premiums
● Professional travel support
● Trusted IATA Accredited travel agency
Yes. Travel insurance can be purchased online at 1860travels.com homepage, toggle to the travel Insurance booking form or navigate to 1860travels.com/travelinsurance complete the booking form and you can complete the purchase within 3 minutes
Premiums are collected either in NGN, USD, EUR or GBP. However, irrespective of the currency with which the premium is collected your international travel insurance is covered in EUR

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