Guides & Articles
Practical advice for Kiwi travellers navigating cancer and travel insurance. Written clearly, without jargon.
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.
Do I Still Need to Declare Cancer If I've Been Cancer-Free for Years?
YES — always, no matter how many years ago it was. Here's why this matters and what happens if you don't declare historical cancer.
Travelling with Prostate Cancer: Practical Guide for Kiwi Men
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in NZ men — and most men can travel and get insurance. A practical guide to hormone therapy on flights, PSA monitoring, and more.
Travelling with Cancer Medications: A Complete Guide
How to carry cancer medications safely, navigate customs, manage refrigeration, adjust time zones, and what to do if your medications are lost overseas.
Skin Cancer and Travel Insurance: The One Auto-Cover Exception
Cover-More is the only NZ insurer to automatically cover non-melanoma skin cancer — no assessment, no extra premium, if you meet the criteria. Here's what you need to know.
What Happens If You Have a Cancer Emergency Overseas?
A step-by-step guide to managing a cancer-related medical emergency overseas — who to call first, how direct billing works, evacuation, and what to document.
Cruise Travel Insurance for Cancer Patients: What You Must Know
Ship medical facilities are limited, ports can deny boarding, and evacuation from sea is expensive. Here's what every cancer patient needs to know before cruising.