Heading overseas? You must do this before leaving Australia or you could find yourself out in the cold.

Young woman on holiday sitting on jetty with cocktail

According to some reports, more than 840,000 people are booked to go through Australia’s domestic and international airports through the easter long weekend alone. 

While airport chaos at this time of year is pretty much a given, what you don’t want is the added stress of boarding the plane, sitting down to a glass of bubbly,  and then remembering that you forgot to get travel insurance.  

The good news is that it’s now possible to get travel insurance on the spot and on the day of travel thanks to online applications and processing, but with one catch. Travel Insurance must be purchased prior to you leaving Australia. 

According to Mozo’s recent Travel Insurance report a surprising number of people (approx 17%) do roll the dice when they travel internationally and don’t bother with insurance at all, but it’s definitely not recommended. 

Mozo money expert Rachel Wastell said when you compare the cost of travel insurance on a per day basis for popular destinations within Asia, for basic cover it could work out to be less than the cost of a cocktail ($20) per day (for adults under 75 and with no pre-existing conditions).

“While most of us would prefer to spend our money on a pina colada, it really is a small price to pay for peace of mind,” she said. 

According to travel insurance provider 1Cover* of people who travel to Bali, approximately one in three policyholders claim for medical treatment to combat Bali Belly and even for simple treatment the average claim costs $1,500. 

And that’s for a simple tummy bug. Costs can run into the thousands for other medical issues or hospitalisations. 

So even if you are in the departure lounge right now it’s not too late. Compare policy options below and apply now. 

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Last updated 11 May 2025 Important disclosures
  • Mozo Expert Choice Badge
    International Travel Insurance
    covid medical cover
    Yes
    covid cancellation cover
    Yes
    overseas hospital
    Unlimited
    cancellation cover
    $5,000 limit per policy with option to increase limit

    Get protection in a few simple steps with Freely travel insurance all in the palm of your hand. Freely Travel offers 24/7 emergency and medical support, 24/7 customer service. Plus, you can tailor your policy so you only pay for what you need, and adapt your cover in near real time. Add-ons such as car rental excess, snow sports or other activities also available. Receive 10% off your travel insurance policy with promo code: MOZO2025. T&Cs apply, go to site for full detail.

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  • Mozo Expert Choice Badge
    Gold Plus
    covid medical cover
    Yes
    covid cancellation cover
    Yes
    overseas hospital
    Unlimited
    cancellation cover
    Choose $0 or Unlimited

    Specialist Travel Insurance for those with pre-existing medical conditions (T&Cs apply). No upper age limits. Unlimited medical cover available with 24/7 emergency medical helpline. Unlimited cancellation cover available. Fast online quote process.

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  • Comprehensive
    covid medical cover
    Yes
    covid cancellation cover
    Yes
    overseas hospital
    Unlimited
    cancellation cover
    Choose from $2,000 up to $100,000

    Enjoy unlimited medical cover and 24/7 emergency assistance services when you travel. Get unlimited cover for cancellation fees and prepaid travel expenses. Cover for luggage and travel documents. $5,000,000 personal liability cover.

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  • Comprehensive
    covid medical cover
    Yes
    covid cancellation cover
    No
    overseas hospital
    Unlimited
    cancellation cover
    Choose $0 to Unlimited

    Australia Post International Comprehensive Travel Insurance covers overseas medical expenses, cancellation costs and more (T&Cs apply). Optional extras like cover for existing medical conditions and winter sports available. 24/7 emergency support. Get a quote in minutes. Reduce your premium with variable excess. Policies may not be available to all travellers. Australian Postal Corporation ABN 28 864 970 579 (AR No 338646) is the distributor of Australia Post Travel Insurance.

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  • Mozo Expert Choice Badge
    Comprehensive
    covid medical cover
    Yes
    covid cancellation cover
    No
    overseas hospital
    Unlimited
    cancellation cover
    $20,000

    Travel Insurance Saver brings you peace of mind on your travels. Compare three tiers of insurance cover, featuring benefits like 24 hour emergency assistance, emergency medical cover, luggage cover, cancellation cover and more.

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