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Working Holiday Visa Insurance: Travel with peace of mind!

Why take out insurance for a Working Holiday Visa ? Illness, hospitalization, or emergency repatriation—medical care abroad is much more expensive than in Belgium. With hefty bills in case of a problem, the adventure can quickly turn sour. Hence the importance of being well-covered! For each Working Holiday Visa destination, you will need to be able to provide proof of insurance when going through customs. 

While checks are rare in New Zealand and Australia, they are very frequent in Canada. In Canada, the duration of your visa upon arrival will be proportional to the length of your insurance policy; therefore, a 12-month policy is recommended.

Travel liability insurance

WHV insurance doesn't just cover you in case of health problems! It also covers you against potential reimbursements for damage caused to third parties through private civil liability if you unintentionally damage equipment, for example.

WHV (for Working Holiday Visa insurance regardless of your package for a minimum duration of six months (in Canada : subscribe to 12 months automatically so that your visa on arrival is valid for 12 months) and up to 12 months or more.

The main guarantees of WHV insurance:

MEDICAL EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT

Actual costs up to €200,000 per event

ASSISTANCE WITH REPATRIATION TO THE COUNTRY OF ORIGIN

Actual costs

24/7 TELECONSULTATION IN FRENCH

It's convenient and reassuring to know that you can contact support 24/7, in your own language!

INDIVIDUAL ACCIDENT

Actual costs with a cap of €200,000 per event.

BAGGAGE INSURANCE

Laptop and mobile phone theft: €150


Container and contents, valuables (40% of the guaranteed capital): €1530


Goods purchased on site: €230


Compensation in case of delivery delay of more than 24 hours:


Deductible of €30.

CIVIL LIABILITY AND PRIVACY

Personal injury up to €150,000 per incident.


Property damage and consequential loss up to €150,000 per incident.


Deductible of €80.

GEOLOCATION OF HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS WORLDWIDE

Using the GAPI app, which you can download to your mobile phone/cell phone, you can geolocate the nearest doctor or hospital. Convenient, isn't it?

ACCESS TO THE SUPPORT CENTER VIA THE PRE-REGISTERED PHONE NUMBER

No need to search for the emergency number. It's pre-registered in the GAPI app installed on your mobile phone/GSM.

MEDICAL EXPENSE CLAIM SUBMISSION VIA THE APPLICATION

Using the GAPI app installed on your mobile phone / GSM, easily declare your medical expenses to the insurance company and get reimbursed within 48 hours for expenses under €500.

CONTRACT VALID WORLDWIDE

No matter which country you choose, if you decide to visit another nearby country, the insurance is valid worldwide

POSSIBILITY OF CONTRACT EXTENSION

You have the option to extend your contract before its expiry date (in the case of a second or third Working Holiday Visa in Australia). Never take the risk of not being insured, even for just a few days.

IF YOU LEAVE WITHOUT INSURANCE... OR YOU FORGET TO EXTEND IT IN TIME

It is still possible to subscribe, but with an 8-day waiting period and a price increase

VisaVacancesTravail.be chose WHV travel insurance for the following reasons:

EXCELLENT VALUE FOR MONEY

An emergency service available 24/7

WORLDWIDE COVERAGE

REFUND WITHIN 48 HOURS FOR CHARGES LESS THAN €500

A HANDY APP ON YOUR MOBILE PHONE

RENTAL LIABILITY INSURANCE INCLUDED

Price list

As you can see, travel insurance is not something to take lightly when planning a Working Holiday . At VisaVacancesTravail.be , we don't let anyone leave without coverage because the financial risks in case of problems are too significant.

Following changes in European law regarding insurance sales, you will purchase your medical insurance policy directly from the insurance company (expect to pay around €250 for 6 months and around €484 for 12 months). Click here to subscribe.

FAQ – Working Holiday Visa (WHV) Insurance

For your Working Holiday Visa in Australia, Canada or New Zealand, it is essential to take out PVT or WHV (Working Holiday Visa) insurance which covers at least medical expenses, hospitalization, repatriation, and civil liability.

The Working Holiday Visa Australia travel insurance offered by VisaVacancesTravail.be provides comprehensive coverage, also valid for a Working Holiday Visa in Canada, New Zealand and other popular destinations.

Working Holiday Visa ( WHV) insurance is required by most countries (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, etc.) to guarantee coverage of your medical expenses , repatriation assistance , or any problems that may arise abroad. Without insurance, entry may be refused, and healthcare costs abroad can be very high.

The Working Holiday Visa (WHV) insurance for Australia and the Working Holiday Visa (PVT) insurance for Canada selected by VisaVacancesTravail.be cover: medical expenses (up to €200,000 per event), repatriation assistance, 24/7 telemedicine in French, personal liability, baggage theft, personal accident, and geolocation of healthcare professionals worldwide.
It's the ideal solution for anyone on a Working Holiday Visa , offering excellent value for money and coverage tailored to each destination.

Yes, the Working Holiday Visa travel insurance we offer is valid worldwide . Whether you go to Australia , Canada , New Zealand , South Korea , or even if you travel to other neighboring countries during your experience, the coverage remains active for the entire duration of your contract.

The coverage provided by the working holiday visa insurance includes, in particular:

  • Reimbursement of medical and hospitalization expenses
  • Assistance and repatriation
  • Personal and rental liability
  • Baggage and personal effects insurance
  • Access to telemedicine consultations in French
  • Fast reimbursement of medical expenses under €500
  • Contract can be extended in case of a second or third Working Holiday Visa.
    This Working Holiday Visa travel insurance offers complete coverage for worry-free travel.

For Australia and New Zealand , it is advisable to purchase Working Holiday Visa travel insurance for a minimum of 6 to 12 months (most visas are issued for 12 months). In Canada , the duration of your insurance determines the validity period of your Working Holiday Visa : it is therefore essential to take out a 12-month policy to fully enjoy your stay.

Yes, civil liability is an integral part of WHV/PVT insurance . You are covered in case of bodily injury or property damage unintentionally caused to third parties, which is essential for anyone on a Holiday Visa in Australia , Canada , New Zealand , or any other Working Holiday destination.

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Cities marked with an asterisk (*) are eligible for Job Assistance

Cities marked with an asterisk (*) are eligible for Job Assistance

Cities marked with an asterisk (*) are eligible for Job Assistance

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