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China Travel Insurance

The One Thing You Need, When One Thing Goes Wrong In China.

 

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Whether you're planning a business trip, a family vacation, or an adventurous exploration of China, having the right travel insurance is essential. From bustling cities like Beijing and Shanghai to the serene beauty of the Great Wall and the majestic landscapes of Xi'an, your journey through China can be unforgettable — but it's important to be prepared for the unexpected, so get 1Cover Travel Insurance...It's the One thing you need when One thing goes wrong.

Medical Cover

Unlimited medical benefits should you get sick or have an accident including 24-hour emergency medical assistance, ambulance fees and medical evacuations.

Luggage Cover

Cover for luggage and personal effects stolen, lost or damaged during travel. 

snow sports Cover

Add our Winter Sports Pack to ensure you are covered if you plan on exploring one of China's 700 ski resorts.

Cancellation Cover

Choose your level of cover for cancellation fees and lost deposits for pre-paid travel arrangements due to unforeseen circumstances.

travel Documents

Cover for the replacement cost of your travel documents including passports, travel documents or travellers cheques lost or stolen from you during your Journey.

Theft of Cash

  • Cover for the following items stolen from your person; bank notes, cash, currency notes, postal orders and money orders. 

 

 

The one thing you need
when one thing goes wrong
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China Travel Insurance FAQs

  • What Happens If I Get Sick Or Injured Overseas?
  • 1Cover offer emergency medical assistance anywhere in the world, 24 hours a day, 365 days per year.

    In an emergency situation, you can call our medical assistance team who will help with any medical problems which may arise.

    If you are injured or become unwell overseas, you must notify 1Cover as soon as possible.

  • Can I Apply To Extend My Travel Insurance Policy While I’m Away?
  • Yes, of course. If you want to extend your policy while you’re in China,  the easiest way to do this is via the Policy Manager.

    You'll need your policy number (available in the email confirming your policy), and a few other simple details. Log-in and extend your trip, add destinations, or buy add ons/extras.

    Make sure you extend your policy before it expires (please keep in mind Australian AEST/AEDST).

    If you have trouble, you can email us at [email protected]Please note there may be instances where a policy extension is not available. 

  • Will You Pay My Hospital Bills If I get sick or injured in China?
  • Please refer to the PDS and policy schedule and check if your sickness or injury is a claimable event and is covered. If you are hospitalised, or if you are treated as an outpatient, or if the total cost of the treatment will exceed $1000, please contact our emergency assistance service as soon as possible to obtain their prior approval.

    In circumstances where the claim is approved, we can then provide written guarantees of payment of reasonable expenses for emergency hospitalisation that may be required while you are in China.

  • What Do I Do If I get robbed in China?
  • If you are robbed while you’re on holiday, you should report the theft to the police or nearest local authority immediately. You will also need to obtain a written report to be used as supporting documents for your claim

  • Am I Covered For Natural Disasters?
  • Travel insurance provides cover for weather events as long as they are unforeseen. If you do get caught up in an unforeseen event while you are in China and you are injured or your trip is interrupted, 1Cover can assist.

    Our policies do not cover claims for losses caused by an event that you were aware of at the time of purchasing your policy. Once an event has become published in the mass media, it is expected that you have purchased your insurance with this knowledge in mind.

    1Cover will, where possible, issue travel warnings in relation to such large scale events and the dates and times after which they are not seen as an unforeseen event.

  • Can I Choose My Excess?
  • Sure. If you choose a lower excess, it means you'll pay less if you need to claim, but you'll pay a little bit more upfront. If you opt for a higher excess, it means you'll pay less now and a little bit more if you need to claim.

  • I travel to China a few times a year. What’s the best policy for me?
  • We have a policy called Frequent Traveller which allows you to take as many trips under the one policy for 12 months and enjoy comprehensive cover on each one. There is a limit to the maximum length of each trip on these policies. You can travel to one or more destinations with this policy. 

    Find out more about our annual travel insurance policies here.

  • Can I Get Extra Cover For My High-Value Items?
  • Laptop computers, cameras, mobile phones…they’re all things we need on at home and on holiday. That’s why you can choose a bit of extra protection for your can’t-live-withouts. All you need to do is include and specify certain high-value items that aren't automatically covered when you're buying your policy.

    Note: the items cannot be older than 12 month, and you can't specify items like jewellery, watches, bicycles and watercraft (apart from surfboards).

 

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The One thing These Aussies Needed in China

 

Alok's Painful Fall

In the lead up to his ten-day China adventure, Alok slipped on some stairs and badly injured his back and knee. He was unable to move without pain, and the doctor advised him not to travel due to the amount of walking required on his pre-booked tour in China.

Alok was refunded the full tour amount of his pre-paid China tour package.
 

Professional, helpful, fair ... you don't have to wait months.
 
 

Sasha's Stolen Phone 

While travelling on a crowded metro train in Shanghai Downtown, Sasha's iPhone and credit card was stolen straight out of his pocket. He immediately filed a police report, cancelled his card, and contacted 1Cover.

1Cover covered the cost of Sasha's stolen phone and case (minus depreciation).
 

never Been pickpocketed in my life, but at least i got something back. 
 

Yanis' lost Laptop & GoPro

Yanis was at a public hot spring in China, and hired a secure locker to keep his belongings safe while he enjoyed the springs. When he returned, the locker had been broken into and his backpack and the gear inside it had been stolen.

Yanis got back the cost of his GoPro, Microsoft Surface, and his backpack.
 

No stress, no hassle ... it was all pretty easy.
 

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Emergency Contacts & How To Claim

We hope nothing goes wrong on your trip to China. But if it does, the resources in this section can help you.


The Australian Embassy is located in Beijing. There’s also a Consulate-General in Guangzhou. These offices can help you out with a range of services, including consular, passport, visa and immigration, citizenship and cultural relations services.

 

Be informed. Be prepared. If you're across The Australian Government's SmartTraveller website, you'll have all the latest information for your trip to China. SmartTraveller is a trusted resource for Australian travellers and is updated regularly, so make sure you bookmark this handy resource.

 

 

 

 

 

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If you need emergency assistance in China, please call our 24/7 emergency medical assistance team.

For non-emergency assistance, you can message our Sydney-based support centre seven days a week

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If something happens to you and it's not an emergency, you can start the claims process whenever it's convenient to you. Visit our online claims platform, and if you have all the necessary documentation, your claim will be processed in 10 business days. 

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Plan an Activity In China

Hiking In China
Explore China
Like A Local

No one knows a country better than a local and you can have one on your very own private guided tour. 

China Mountain
Show No Fear 4,700 Feet Off The Ground

Tianmen Mountain is not one for the faint hearted. Whether your teetering along the Walk of Faith glass walkway, set 4,700 feet above the ground, or riding the world’s longest cable car up the mountain, the scenery is breathtaking.

Pandas In China
See Pandas
In China

Chengdu is the home of the giant panda, and there are four panda reserves you can visit. Three of the reserves offer the opportunity to hold a panda or volunteer to work with them. 

Please note, 1Cover does not endorse or sponsor these activities. Activities are listed for informational purposes only.

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If you have any other questions or queries, please visit our Contact Us page. 
If you are experiencing an emergency, please use the details on our Emergency Assistance page.