The world is still out there.Let's get you covered.
A cancer diagnosis shouldn't mean the end of your travel adventures. We help Kiwis find travel insurance that covers their situation — whether you're in remission, travelling between treatments, or years clear and ready to explore.
What's your situation?
Everyone's journey is different. Tell us where you're at and we'll point you to the right insurance options for your situation.
Cancer in Remission
Travel insurance options for Kiwis whose cancer is in remission.
During Cancer Treatment
Can you get travel insurance while on chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or immunotherapy?
Stable Cancer
Travel insurance for Kiwis whose cancer is stable and being managed long-term.
Historical Cancer / All Clear
Travel insurance if you've been cancer-free for years — why you must still declare.
Newly Diagnosed
Travel insurance when you've just been diagnosed with cancer — what you can and can't do.
We compare the major insurers so you can concentrate on your travel plans.
Every major travel insurer that assesses cancer applications — compared on approach, strengths, and medical cover limits.
Cover-More
NZ's most-used travel insurer — with a unique skin cancer auto-cover
Unlimited medical cover1Cover
Dedicated cancer pathway with three clear outcomes
Unlimited medical coverSouthern Cross Travel Insurance
Trusted NZ brand with straightforward pre-existing condition cover
Unlimited medical coverWorld Nomads
Popular with adventurous and younger travellers — cancer assessable
Unlimited medical coverAllianz Travel
Global giant with written approval process for cancer cover
$20 million medical coverZoom Travel Insurance
Competitive NZ-focused provider with online cancer assessment
Unlimited medical coverAA Travel Insurance
AA member discount with Cover-More's proven cancer assessment system
Unlimited medical coverCover-More
NZ's most-used travel insurer — with a unique skin cancer auto-cover
Unlimited medical cover1Cover
Dedicated cancer pathway with three clear outcomes
Unlimited medical coverSouthern Cross Travel Insurance
Trusted NZ brand with straightforward pre-existing condition cover
Unlimited medical coverWorld Nomads
Popular with adventurous and younger travellers — cancer assessable
Unlimited medical coverAllianz Travel
Global giant with written approval process for cancer cover
$20 million medical coverZoom Travel Insurance
Competitive NZ-focused provider with online cancer assessment
Unlimited medical coverAA Travel Insurance
AA member discount with Cover-More's proven cancer assessment system
Unlimited medical coverCover by Cancer Type
Different cancers are assessed differently by insurers. Find guidance specific to your cancer type.
Popular Destinations
Insurance considerations vary by destination — medical costs, healthcare quality, and reciprocal agreements all affect your cover needs.
The most popular destination for Kiwi travellers with cancer — excellent medical facilities and a reciprocal healthcare agreement, but important limitations apply.
Good oncology facilities via the NHS for emergencies, but New Zealand citizens no longer benefit from the same access as pre-Brexit — travel insurance remains essential.
Fiji, Samoa, Cook Islands, and other Pacific destinations are short flights from New Zealand but have very limited medical facilities — medical evacuation cover is absolutely critical.
Asia ranges from world-class medical facilities in Singapore and Japan to more limited care in rural areas — medical quality varies enormously by destination.
Cruising is popular with cancer patients for its accessibility and all-inclusive nature — but ship medical facilities are limited and cruise-specific insurance is often essential.
Long-haul worldwide travel presents maximum DVT risk, complex time zone medication management, and extended periods away from your New Zealand oncology team.
Latest Guides
Practical advice for Kiwi travellers navigating cancer and travel insurance.
Can I Get Travel Insurance if I Have Cancer?
The short answer is: yes, in most cases. But the process is different from standard travel insurance. Here's everything NZ travellers with cancer need to know.
Travelling in Remission: What You Need to Know About Travel Insurance
Being in remission is a milestone worth celebrating — and for most people, it opens the door to travel. But remission does NOT mean your cancer is automatically covered. Here's why.
Best Travel Insurance for Cancer Patients (2026)
Comparing all seven major NZ travel insurance providers for cancer patients. Key features, cancer cover approach, and who suits which situation.
Travelling with Breast Cancer: Insurance, Tips and Destination Advice
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in NZ women — and most women with a breast cancer history can travel and get insurance. Here's your practical guide.
Flying with Cancer: Everything You Need to Know
DVT risk, blood clot prevention, cabin pressure, airport scanners, airline assistance, and what to carry. The complete guide to flying safely with cancer.
Can I Get Travel Insurance During Cancer Treatment?
Chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy — which treatments affect your cover, and what do insurers need to know? A practical guide for Kiwis in active treatment.
Travelling to Australia with Cancer: Insurance Guide for Kiwis
The RHCA covers some emergency care in Australia — but NOT cancer treatment. Here's why Kiwi cancer patients still need comprehensive travel insurance for their trans-Tasman trips.
DVT and Blood Clot Risk for Cancer Travellers: Prevention Guide
Cancer increases your blood clot risk by 4–7 times. Flying makes it worse. Here's everything you need to know about DVT prevention as a cancer traveller.
How to Declare Cancer on Your Travel Insurance (Step-by-Step)
A practical walkthrough of the online assessment process for Cover-More and 1Cover. What questions to expect, what documentation helps, and what happens next.
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