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Snorkeling abroad

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Snorkeling abroad and while traveling

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Snorkeling abroad: Orientation

  • What is snorkeling abroad?
  • Why should you go snorkeling abroad?
  • What do you need and what should you take into account when you go snorkeling?
  • What are the risks when practicing diving abroad?
  • What are the consequences if something goes wrong while snorkeling?
  • Where is the best place to go if you want to snorkel and have an unforgettable experience?
  • Where else in the world can you snorkel really well?

Snorkeling abroad: staying safe and healthy

  • What are the dangers of snorkeling while traveling and backpacking abroad?

Snorkeling abroad: what is it, what is the best place to go, and are you insured?

Snorkeling abroad: what is it, what is the best place to go, and are you insured?

Snorkeling abroad: what is it, where is the best place to go, and are you insured?

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What is snorkeling abroad?

  • Snorkeling is swimming with a windpipe and diving goggles to be able to view the underwater world from above.
  • You usually wear flippers to make it easier to move or to be able to dive a few meters deep.
  • A snorkeler breathes through a snorkel and looks down through diving goggles.
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Why should you go snorkeling abroad?

  • Experience: expect unforgettable impressions. The first time you snorkel among the many colorful fish is an unforgettable experience for everyone. In real life it is much more intense than you would have expected.
  • Involvement: snorkeling increases your awe for nature underwater, whether you go snorkeling with dolphins, come face-to-face with enormous manta rays, or encounter a sea turtle while snorkeling, your view of nature will never be the same again!
  • Stability and stress reduction: snorkeling is not only the ultimate relaxation, but it is also fantastically beautiful to float among thousands of fish and coral species, to let yourself be carried by the current along a rock wall with bright red fan corals and parrot fish that calmly look at you.
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What do you need and what should you take into account when you go snorkeling?

  • Environmental awareness: for example, by using coral-friendly sunscreen, by not standing on corals, and by touching as little coral or fish as possible.
  • Health: snorkeling can sometimes involve risks if you are not fit enough and there is a strong current.
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What are the risks when practicing diving abroad?

  • Snorkeling is relatively harmless.
  • Do inquire well about the local dangers such as currents and certain dangerous fish species.
  • To have a pleasant night's sleep afterward, you better make sure that you do not burn your back and legs; that happens quickly!
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What are the consequences if something goes wrong while snorkeling?

  • If you end up in the hospital, you may have to pay the costs yourself when you do not have insurance that covers your activities.
  • Snorkeling abroad is generally not restricted by regular insurance.
  • Be careful not to take unnecessary risks. If there is a red flag in connection with the visit of a white shark or dangerous jellyfish, skip a day of snorkeling because your insurance will not cover you if you are careless.
  • Read more: Travel insurances and insurances for long term abroad - Theme
  • Read more: watersport en duikactiviteiten verzekeren (NL)
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Where is the best place to go if you want to snorkel and have an unforgettable experience?

  • Australia: top locations include the Great Barrier Reef
  • Bonaire: check the right places
  • Egypt: top locations you will find in the south and in the Sinai
  • Philippines: besides Palawan and Bohol there are several top locations
  • Honduras: for example around Roatan and Utila
  • Indonesia: such as on Lombok (cheap), Sulawesi (Bunaken!) and Pulau Weh (Aceh)
  • Maldives: on many of the islands you can snorkel superb
  • Malaysia: the Perhentians and Sipidan (on Borneo)
  • Panama: for example on Bocas del Torro
  • Tanzania: on Pemba and Zanzibar
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Where else in the world can you snorkel really well?

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    What are the dangers of snorkeling while traveling and backpacking abroad?

    What are the dangers of snorkeling while traveling and backpacking abroad?

    What are the dangers of snorkeling while traveling and backpacking abroad?

    • More often than when swimming, you'll be near rocks and corals while snorkeling, because that's where most of the fish and other marine life can be seen. A wave or current pushing you against the sharp rocks can cause serious injuries. Hitting your head on a rock is especially life-threatening.
    • Every diver, but not every snorkeler or swimmer, knows not to touch coral. Not only are you likely to damage the coral, but you also run the risk of contracting an infection from the wounds that coral easily causes. If you come into contact with "poisonous" corals like fire coral, you only worry about the infection once the pain has subsided.
    • While snorkeling, you're often so focused on watching or tracking fish and sea turtles, for example, that you forget to check whether you're drifting too far from shore or a safe beach. Wearing fins further enhances this effect, as even with gentle movements, you reach a much higher speed than when swimming. Regularly check your position above the water.
    • Floating on the surface, you're an ideal victim of severe sunburn. Many snorkelers choose protective clothing, which helps protect against the sun, hypothermia, and injuries from coral or sharp rocks.
    • Also read the risks of swimming in the sea and abroad.

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    Why get specific insurance when going abroad: per activity abroad
    What is travel insurance, and why take out specific insurance when you go on a trip or vacation?

    What is travel insurance, and why take out specific insurance when you go on a trip or vacation?

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    What is travel insurance to insure your trip or vacation?

    • Travel insurance is insurance that provides coverage for risks during a trip or vacation abroad. This mainly concerns loss of or damage to your luggage, medical assistance in the event of accidents, for example, or repatriation costs if you need to be transported back to your home country urgently. In some cases, travel insurance coverage also applies in your home country.
    • With continuous travel insurance, you are insured for all your trips throughout the year.
    • With temporary travel insurance, you take out insurance for each trip for the duration of the trip.
    • Cancellation insurance reimburses (all or part of) the travel sum, cancellation or accommodation costs if you have to cancel or interrupt your vacation.
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    Why should you take out travel insurance for a short trip, vacation, or long-distance trip?

    • Travel insurance can provide coverage in the event of an accident or emergency while you are away.
    • Travel insurance can provide coverage for damage and accidents during the adventurous or sporting activities you are going to do.
    • Travel insurance can continue to provide coverage if your Dutch basic health insurance no longer provides coverage, or if the damage is only reimbursed at Dutch cost price.
    • Travel insurance can provide coverage in the event of damage, loss, or theft of your luggage.
    • Travel insurance can provide coverage if you are held liable for damage you cause to other people or their property.
    • Travel insurance can provide coverage if you have to return home early because something has happened to you or your immediate family.
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    What is important to insure when you are going to travel?

    • That you have insurance that is valid in the countries where you are going to travel and possible work.
    • That you are adequately insured for the sports and activities you are going to participate in during your full period abroad
    • That you are insured for emergency assistance and early return if something happens to you or your immediate family.
    • That your medical expenses are insured up to the actual cost and not just for the standard costs. The costs per medical treatment vary greatly between countries.
    • That you insure your luggage and take sufficient precautions against theft or damage.
    • That you are well insured against personal liability.
    • That you are well insured in case of accidents.
    • That you only insure yourself for legal assistance if there is an immediate reason to do so, unless coverage is already automatically included in the insurance.
    • That you pay close attention to choosing the right coverage when performing work or voluntary work during your world trip.
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    What insurance do you need for a trip or vacation?

     

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    What is round the world travel insurance or long-term travel insurance, and why take out specific insurance when you go abroad?

    What is round the world travel insurance or long-term travel insurance, and why take out specific insurance when you go abroad?

    Round the world travel insurance or long-term travel insurance

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    What is round the world travel insurance or long-term travel insurance?

    • Round the world travel insurance means that you take out insurance that continues to provide coverage during all your activities abroad, and which is specifically intended for those who travel for long periods of time, such as world travelers, globetrotters, and nomads.
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    Why should you take out specialized travel insurance for a long trip abroad?

    • Round the world travel insurance provides coverage for a much longer trip than regular travel insurance.
    • World travel insurance is specifically intended for longer trips, whereas regular travel insurance may offer coverage on paper, but in practice handles it differently.
    • World travel insurance is suitable for many types of activities, ranging from high-altitude trekking to more risky sports.
    • World travel insurance continues to provide coverage if you start working during your trip, whether planned or unplanned. If you did not take out insurance before departure that allows you to work, there is no guarantee that you will be able to take out insurance that provides coverage while abroad.
    • Long-term travel insurance continues to provide coverage when your home country's health insurance no longer does.
    • Worldwide travel insurance also covers your medical expenses up to the actual cost, and not just for the standard costs. The costs per medical treatment vary greatly between countries.
    • Worldwide travel insurance can also continue to provide coverage if negative travel advice is issued.
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    What is important to insure when you are going to travel around the world?

    • That you have insurance that is valid in the countries where you are going to travel and possibly work.
    • That you are adequately insured for the sports and activities you are going to participate in during your full period abroad
    • That you are insured for emergency assistance and early return if something happens to you or your immediate family.
    • That your medical expenses are insured up to the actual cost and not just for the standard costs. The costs per medical treatment vary greatly between countries.
    • That you insure your luggage and take sufficient precautions against theft or damage.
    • That you are well insured against personal liability.
    • That you are well insured in case of accidents.
    • That you only insure yourself for legal assistance if there is an immediate reason to do so, unless coverage is already automatically included in the insurance.
    • That you pay close attention to choosing the right coverage when performing work or voluntary work during your world trip.
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    What insurance do you need when backpacking abroad?

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    What is backpack insurance, and why take out specific insurance when you go backpacking abroad?

    What is backpack insurance, and why take out specific insurance when you go backpacking abroad?

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    What is backpacking insurance and travel insurance for backpackers?

    • Backpacking insurance for backpackers means that you take out insurance that continues to provide coverage during all your activities abroad and is specifically intended for those who are traveling for a long time, traveling independently, or making frequent use of local transportation.
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    Why should you take out travel insurance specifically for backpacking?

    • Travel insurance for backpacking can provide coverage in the event of an accident or emergency while backpacking.
    • Travel insurance for backpacking can provide coverage for damage and accidents during your adventurous or sporting activities.
    • Travel insurance for backpacking can continue to provide coverage if your Dutch basic health insurance no longer provides coverage, or if the damage is only reimbursed at Dutch cost price.
    • Travel insurance for backpacking can provide coverage in the event of damage, loss, or theft of your luggage while backpacking.
    • Travel insurance for backpacking can provide coverage if you are held liable for damage you cause to other people or their property.
    • Travel insurance for backpacking can provide coverage if you have to return home early because something has happened to you or your immediate family while backpacking.
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    What aspects are important to insure when backpacking abroad?

    • The duration of your trip: so that you are also covered during a very long backpacking trip, or can extend your coverage if you want to stay longer
    • The activities during your trip: so that you can also participate in all kinds of sports and adventure activities that are excluded from travel insurance
    • Coverage of your medical expenses during your trip: so that you are always covered, even if you go to work or if the costs in the event of an accident are higher than the Dutch rate
    • Coverage for natural disasters and war during your trip: so that you don't have to return home immediately with your tail between your legs every time the Dutch government issues negative travel advice
    • Your insurer's specialization: so that your insurer specializes in backpacking trips or long stays abroad, and doesn't treat you like an “all-inclusive sunglasses claimant.”
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    What insurance do you need when backpacking abroad?

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    What is insurance for working abroad, and why do you need specific insurance if you are going to do paid work?

    What is insurance for working abroad, and why do you need specific insurance if you are going to do paid work?

    Insurance for working abroad

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    What is insurance for working abroad?

    • Insuring yourself for working abroad means taking out insurance that continues to provide coverage during your paid work abroad.
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    Why take out insurance, and when is normal travel insurance no longer sufficient?

    • There may be several reasons why you need separate insurance for paid work abroad.
    • During your work, local employers generally offer no or limited insurance that does not provide sufficient coverage.
    • The risk of accidents is sometimes greater during your work, for example because you are doing work with which you have little experience or because of the nature of the work.
    • During specific work abroad, additional requirements may apply as soon as you start performing work that involves additional risks. Only special insurance policies offer coverage during this type of work.
    • During work, internships, or volunteer work abroad where you receive a salary or compensation (for example, food or housing), your local health insurance coverage will normally lapse. You will then need special insurance to remain insured for illness and accidents.
    • Standard travel insurance policies generally do not provide sufficient coverage to apply for a work visa or working holiday visa.
    • Standard travel insurance policies generally only cover stays abroad for a limited number of days. If your trip or stay abroad exceeds the maximum number of days, this generally means that there will be no coverage for the entire travel period.
    • Standard travel insurance policies generally only provide coverage for recreational travel without study, internship, or work. If you engage in activities other than recreational activities, this generally means that you will no longer be covered for the entire travel period.
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    What should you pay attention to in your insurance policy if you are going to work abroad?

    • Make sure you have insurance that is valid in the area where you will be traveling and working.
    • Make sure you are adequately insured for the sports and activities you will be participating in.
    • That you are insured for emergency assistance and early return if something happens to you or your immediate family.
    • That your medical expenses are insured up to the actual cost and not just for the standard costs. The costs per medical treatment vary greatly between countries.
    • That you insure your luggage and take sufficient precautions against theft or damage.
    • That you are well insured against personal liability.
    • That you are well insured in case of accidents.
    • That you insure yourself for legal assistance if there is an immediate reason to do so, unless the coverage is already automatically included in the insurance.
    • That you take care to choose the right coverage when working in healthcare, with wild animals, and with dangerous machinery.
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    What insurance do you need to work abroad?

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    What is insurance for working with animals abroad, and why do you need specific insurance for jobs, internships, and volunteer work abroad?

    What is insurance for working with animals abroad, and why do you need specific insurance for jobs, internships, and volunteer work abroad?

    Insurance for working with animals abroad

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    What is insurance for working with animals abroad?

    • Insuring yourself for working abroad with animals means taking out insurance that continues to provide coverage during your paid, unpaid, or internship work abroad, where minor or major risks are involved.
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    Why take out insurance, and when is normal travel insurance no longer sufficient?

    • There may be several reasons why you need separate insurance for work abroad.
    • During specific work abroad, additional requirements may apply as soon as you start performing work that involves additional risks. Only special insurance policies offer coverage during this type of work. Almost all standard insurers exclude working with animals from coverage.
    • The risk of accidents is sometimes greater during your work, for example because you are doing work with which you have little experience or because of the nature of the work. All over the world, there are reserves, rescue centers, and zoos where you can roll up your sleeves as a veterinarian, intern, or volunteer. Working with animals or wildlife is not without danger. No matter how cute they may look, or how tame they may behave. All animals can suddenly bite viciously or lash out with a claw or beak. Not only can this result in nasty injuries, but it can also transmit diseases that you would rather not have, and certainly not abroad.
    • During work, internships, or volunteer work abroad where you receive a salary or compensation (for example, food or housing), your local health insurance coverage will normally lapse. You will then need special insurance to remain insured for illness and accidents.
    • During your work, local employers generally offer no or limited insurance that does not provide sufficient coverage.
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    What should you pay attention to in your insurance policy if you are going to work abroad?

    • Make sure you have insurance that is valid in the area where you will be traveling and working.
    • That you have insurance that provides sufficient coverage for the work you will be performing.
    • Make sure you are adequately insured for the sports and activities you will be participating in.
    • That you are insured for emergency assistance and early return if something happens to you or your immediate family.
    • That your medical expenses are insured up to the actual cost and not just for the standard costs. The costs per medical treatment vary greatly between countries.
    • That you insure your luggage and take sufficient precautions against theft or damage.
    • That you are well insured against personal liability.
    • That you are well insured in case of accidents.
    • That you insure yourself for legal assistance if there is an immediate reason to do so, unless the coverage is already automatically included in the insurance.
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    Which insurance do you need for working, an internship, or volunteering with animals abroad?

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    International insurance for working abroad or digital nomads
    What is volunteer insurance, and why should you take out specific insurance if you are going to do volunteer work?

    What is volunteer insurance, and why should you take out specific insurance if you are going to do volunteer work?

    Volunteering abroad with the right insurance

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    What is insurance for volunteering abroad?

    • Insuring volunteer work abroad means taking out insurance that continues to provide coverage while you are working as a volunteer abroad
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    Why should you take out specialized travel insurance for voluntary work abroad?

    • There may be several reasons why you need separate insurance when volunteering abroad.
    • During specific activities abroad, additional requirements may apply if your work involves extra risks. Only specific insurance policies offer coverage during these activities.
    • The risk of accidents is sometimes higher during your work, for example because you are doing work you have little experience with or because of the nature of the work.
    • Local projects or employers generally offer no or limited insurance that provides insufficient coverage during your work.
    • When volunteering abroad and receiving minor financial compensation (or, for example, food or housing), your home country's health insurance coverage will potentially lapse. You will then need special insurance to remain insured for illness and accidents.
    • Regular travel insurance policies generally provide coverage for trips of a limited number of days. If your trip or stay abroad exceeds the maximum number of days, this generally means that for the entire travel period, you will not be covered.
    • Regular travel insurance policies generally only provide coverage for recreational travel without voluntary work activities. If you engage in activities other than recreational activities (such as volunteer work), this generally means that for the entire travel period, you will not be covered.
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    What is important to insure when you are going to work as a volunteer abroad?

    • That you have insurance that is valid in the country or countries where you are going to travel and volunteer.
    • That you are adequately insured for the sports and activities you are going to participate in during your period abroad
    • That you are insured for emergency assistance and early return if something happens to you or your immediate family.
    • That your medical expenses are insured up to the actual cost and not just for the standard costs. The costs per medical treatment vary greatly between countries.
    • That you insure your luggage and take sufficient precautions against theft or damage.
    • That you are well insured against personal liability.
    • That you are well insured in case of accidents.
    • That you only insure yourself for legal assistance if there is an immediate reason to do so, unless coverage is already automatically included in the insurance.
    • That when performing work in healthcare, with wild animals, and with dangerous (agricultural) machinery, you take care to choose the right coverage.
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    What insurance do you need when volunteering abroad?

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    Staying healthy abroad, healthcare systems and health insurance abroad
    Why should you take out specialized travel insurance for an internship abroad?

    Why should you take out specialized travel insurance for an internship abroad?

    Internship abroad with the right insurance

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    What is insurance for an internship abroad?

    • Insuring an internship abroad means taking out insurance that continues to provide coverage during your internship abroad
    • Insurance for internships abroad are also referred to as internship insurance. This internship insurance is specifically for when you go abroad for a long period of time to work as an intern, take courses, or conduct research abroad.
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    Why should you take out specialized travel insurance for an internship abroad?

    • There may be several reasons why you need separate insurance for an internship abroad.
    • During internship activities abroad, additional requirements may apply as soon as you start performing work that involves additional risks. Only specific insurance policies offer coverage during these activities.
    • During your internship, the risk of accidents is sometimes greater, for example because you are doing work with which you have little experience or because of the nature of the work.
    • During your internship, local employers generally do not offer insurance, or offer limited insurance that does not provide sufficient coverage.
    • During an internship abroad where you receive financial compensation (or, for example, food or accommodation), your home country's health insurance coverage will potentially lapse. You will then need special insurance to remain insured for illness and accidents.
    • Regular travel insurance policies generally provide coverage for trips of a limited number of days. If your trip or stay abroad exceeds the maximum number of days, this generally means that for the entire travel period, you will not be covered.
    • Regular travel insurance policies generally only provide coverage for recreational trips without work activities.
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    What is important to insure when you are going to be an intern abroad?

    • That you have insurance that is valid in the area where you will be traveling and doing your internship.
    • That you are adequately insured for the sports and activities you will be participating in.
    • That you are insured for emergency assistance and early return in case something happens to you or your immediate family.
    • That your medical expenses are insured up to the actual cost (what it actually costs), and not just for the standard costs. The costs per medical treatment vary greatly between countries.
    • That you insure your luggage and take sufficient precautions against theft or damage.
    • That you are well insured against personal liability and, preferably, also for liability during your internship.
    • That you are well insured in case of accidents.
    • That you insure yourself for legal assistance if there is an immediate reason to do so, unless the coverage is already automatically included in the insurance.
    • Make sure you choose the right coverage for internship work in healthcare, with wild animals, or with dangerous machinery!

    Check out more about international insurances

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    Staying healthy abroad, healthcare systems and health insurance abroad
    What is insurance for studying abroad, and why should you take out specialized travel insurance for your education abroad?

    What is insurance for studying abroad, and why should you take out specialized travel insurance for your education abroad?

    Studying abroad with the right insurance

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    What is insurance for studying abroad?

    • Insurance for studying abroad means that you take out insurance that continues to provide coverage during your studies, your education, and your related activities abroad.
    • Insurance for studying abroad is also referred to as study insurance. This study insurance is specifically for when you go abroad for a long period of time to take courses, study, or conduct research abroad.
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    Why should you take out specialized travel insurance for a study abroad?

    • Study insurance is specifically designed for studying abroad, whereas regular travel insurance policies may offer coverage on paper but handle this situation differently in practice.
    • Study insurance offers coverage for longer stays than regular (vacation) travel insurance.
    • Study insurance is also suitable for many types of activities, ranging from various sports to hiking at high altitudes.
    • Study insurance continues to provide coverage if you start working during your trip, whether planned or unplanned. If you have not taken out insurance before departure that allows you to work, there is no guarantee that you will be able to take out insurance abroad that provides coverage.
    • Study insurance continues to provide coverage if your own country's health insurance no longer provides coverage.
    • Student insurance also covers your healthcare costs above the rates in your own country; with regular insurance, you have to pay the extra costs yourself.
    • Student insurance can also continue to provide coverage if (study) visa issuers impose additional requirements on how you insure yourself, for example if you are going to the US and applying for a J-1 visa.
    • Student insurance continues to provide coverage if you are staying abroad for a longer period of time and want to visit your own country in between.
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    What is important to insure when you are going to study abroad?

    • That you have insurance that is valid in the country or countries where you are going to travel and work.
    • That you are adequately insured for the sports and activities you are going to participate in during your period abroad
    • That you are insured for emergency assistance and early return if something happens to you or your immediate family.
    • That your medical expenses are insured up to the actual cost and not just for the standard costs. The costs per medical treatment vary greatly between countries.
    • That you insure your luggage and take sufficient precautions against theft or damage.
    • That you are well insured against personal liability.
    • That you are well insured in case of accidents.
    • That you only insure yourself for legal assistance if there is an immediate reason to do so, unless coverage is already automatically included in the insurance.
    • That you pay close attention to choosing the right coverage when performing work alongside your studies.

    Check out more about international insurances

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    What is an expat insurance or emigration insurance, and why specifically take out insurance if you are going to do move abroad?

    What is an expat insurance or emigration insurance, and why specifically take out insurance if you are going to do move abroad?

    Take out insurance if you are going to do move abroad as expat or emigrant?

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    What is an expat insurance?

    • Expat insurance is insurance that continues to provide coverage if you go to work abroad for a local or international employer for an extended period of time.
    • Expat insurance is not only intended for expats, but for anyone who has a more permanent job abroad.
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    What is an emigration insurance, or insurance for moving and living abroad?

    • Emigration insurance is an insurance that continues to provide coverage if you move abroad permanently or for an indefinite period of time.
    • Emigration insurance is not only intended for emigrants, but for anyone who leaves their home country for an extended period of time and does not intend to return in the foreseeable future.
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    Why should you take out specialized insurance for emigration or working as an expat abroad?

    • Emigration or expat insurance not only provides coverage for acute assistance in the event of illness or accident abroad, such as travel insurance, but can also provide coverage for existing conditions and ailments or non-urgent care.
    • Emigration or expat insurance does not require you to maintain valid health insurance in your home country.
    • Emigration or expat insurance provides coverage for preventive care or costs related to pregnancy and childbirth.
    • Emigration or expat insurance also provides coverage for long-term treatments and chronic conditions without you having to return to your home country.
    • Emigration or expat insurance often has no restrictions on the duration of the insurance, unlike travel insurance.
    • Emigration or expat insurance usually maintains coverage in cases such as negative travel advice or acts of war.
    • Emigration or expat insurance offers various solutions in the areas of disability, home and household insurance, goods transport, and liability.
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    What is important to insure when you are going to move abroad?

    • That you have insurance that is valid in the country or countries where you are going to live and/or work.
    • That you are adequately insured for the sports and activities you are going to participate in during your period abroad
    • That you are insured for emergency assistance and early return if something happens to you or your immediate family.
    • That your medical expenses are insured up to the actual cost and not just for the standard costs. The costs per medical treatment vary greatly between countries.
    • That you are well insured against personal liability.
    • That you are well insured in case of accidents.
    • That you pay close attention to choosing the right coverage when performing work with additional health risks
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    When can you also live abroad for a longer period of time with travel insurance?

    • There are also special expiring travel insurance policies that provide coverage without you having valid health insurance in your home country, however, these travel insurance policies are not intended for emigration or expats, but for stays outside your home country of up to a few years, for study, temporary work, volunteer work, and longer trips.
    • See the information at International Insurances for backpacking and travel abroad
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    What insurance do you need for emigration or working as an expat abroad?

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    Staying healthy abroad, healthcare systems and health insurance abroad
    International insurance through JoHo Insurances and JoHo WorldSupporter

    International insurance through JoHo Insurances and JoHo WorldSupporter

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    • Why should you take out insurance through the JoHo Foundation when you go abroad?
    • Insuring activities abroad:
      • internships, studying, volunteer work or paid work
      • backpacking, holiday, travel or round the world
      • emigration, living abroad, working as expat
    • Insurances for abroad: per insurance 
    • Insurances for abroad: per organization
    • How healthcare works
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    Insuring and taking care abroad

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    • Why get specific insurance when going abroad?
    • How to survive disasters abroad ?
    • How to insure activities abroad?
    • Which Insurances apply for internships, staying, studying, volunteer work or paid work abroad?

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      What social activities can you do abroad?

      • Opportunities are found in the areas of helping, learning or studying. You can get involved to volunteer in a social project at a school in Africa, Asia or Latin America. You can get involved in nature, in a project with animals or cleaning the sea or beaches. Those who want to learn more can choose for example a language course in Latin America, Spain or South Africa.
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      What work related activities can you do abroad?

      • If you want to gain work experience, and/or also earn money, go and work abroad. You can combine backpacking in Australia with temporary work. You can work on campsites in Europe or bush camps in Africa. You can pretty much go all over the world to work in the hospitality industry, hotels and hostels, in the healthcare sector or for example at a diving school.
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      What sports activities to do abroad?

      • Have you ever thought of mountain biking, rafting (going down a wild river on a raft or rubber dinghy, climbing or canoeing), survival (which involves building rafts, climbing or canoeing), abseiling (descending a rock face while secured to ropes), zip-lining (whizzing down a cable), canyoning (starting at the top of a river and then climbing, swimming, diving down the bed) or caving (scrambling, wriggling and crawling through caves and crevices)?
      • Maybe you feel more comfortable on a bodyboard (on a half-wave surfboard, you surf the high waves lying down-with flippers), on a hang glider or while paragliding (with a parachute you float down a mountain or dune), hydrospeeding (on a bodyboard with flippers and a wetsuit on you go down a wild river via rapids) or Tiefschneeskiing (racing down through powder snow)?

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        Tanager tourism is a small eco-tour company, run by two Dutch biologists. They organise camping trips to Coiba (1, 2 or 3 nights), snorkelling and walks through the forest. They can almost guarantee that you will see hawksbill turtles and white-tip reefsharks, plus many many other reef fish. They al...

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        Phuket Dash Scuba Dot Com

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