Japan Travel Insurance Solved with Budget Direct
Japan is known as the Land of the Rising Sun and has a rich and vibrant culture and history stretching back thousands of years. From Hello Kitty to the futuristic fashions of Harajuku, Japan is sure to excite and delight travellers from all over the globe.
Whether you’re after a skiing or snowboarding getaway, yearning for the sight of the cherry blossoms in Spring, or getting amongst the hustle and bustle of Tokyo in the Summer, Japan offers a plethora of sights and activities all year round.
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Health and safety concerns for Japan
Don’t get caught up sweating the small stuff, follow these tips to guarantee a stress free holiday.
Earthquakes and seismic activity
Japan’s location along the Pacific Ring of Fire makes it vulnerable to earthquakes, tsunamis, typhoons and volcanic activity.
The country has seen some of the worst natural disasters of the 21st century. It is important to keep up to date with local weather and security warnings to ensure your safety whilst away.
Can I get extra coverage for
snow sports?
If you intend to ski, snowboard and/or ice-skate on your overseas trip and want to be insured against any costly mishaps, you may want to consider adding optional Snow Sports Cover to your Budget Direct travel insurance policy.
What to do before you leave for Japan
Here’s what you need to do before taking off on your trip to Japan.
Organise your travel documents
Make sure your travel documents are all in order well in advance to prevent any issues entering or leaving Japan.
Locate the Australian Embassy
Know where to get help if you find yourself in a sticky spot. The Australian High Commission is located in Tokyo.
Ensure you are covered
Cover all your bases with travel insurance that has your back in emergencies.
Overseas medical and emergency assistance
With Budget Direct travel insurance, you get access to a worldwide, 24/7 network of medical and emergency assistance providers.
These include multilingual medical and travel specialists, including about 500 doctors in 34 countries.
Frequently asked questions
Which sports and activities do you cover?
What happens if I have a medical emergency overseas?
If you have a medical emergency overseas, contact us immediately. When you buy your policy, you’ll be emailed your Insurance Certificate which details the emergency assistance numbers. You can call free of charge at any time, from anywhere in the world.
If you require hospitalisation, emergency transportation services or need to return to Australia, you must contact us as soon as possible.
If you incur medical costs on your journey, keep copies of all receipts and details of any treatment received.
For more information refer to Product Disclosure Statement.
What happens if my trip return date changes and I need to extend my policy?
To extend your trip email us on travelhelp@budgetdirect.com.au or call us on 1800 444 424 Monday – Friday between 9am and 5pm AEST as soon as you know you need to extend your trip and within two days of your policy expiring. Additional premium may be charged. Your policy can only be extended once, and only up to a maximum combined duration of 12 months.
Budget Direct Annual Multi-Trip covers you up to 30 days for each trip you take in a 12 month period. If your trip is for longer than 30 days then you will need to purchase an additional travel insurance policy.
Is cover provided for high-value items such as personal computers, video recorders and cameras?
We provide cover for personal computers, video recorders, mobile phones and cameras (except under Budget Direct Last Minute Cover). See the table of benefits in the Product Disclosure Statement for limits applicable for your level of cover.
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