Why choose Gigasure for your Asian
Travel Insurance?
Gigasure redefines Travel Insurance for Asia by elevating both your experience and your cover.
We've simplified the buying process while including more benefits, offering you flexibility and
security for your Asian adventure. Enjoy peace of mind with Gigasure, where insurance
protection meets effortless convenience.
Personalise your plan - Choose between Single Trip or Annual Multi-Trip Travel Insurance, and select from our three available plans. Alternatively, explore our Backpackers plans to find the cover that best suits your travel style, budget and needs in Asia
Medical cover - Gigasure Assist offers 24/7 worldwide emergency assistance, ensuring you're protected for all medical emergencies, including tropical diseases and food-related illnesses common in some parts of Asia. Medical expenses are covered up to £20,000,000 (depending on the plan selected)
Gigasure app - Our user-friendly app is your travel companion. Buy, manage, chat with customer support, and even update your policy on the go - ideal for multi-country trips across Asia
GigaShield Baggage Delay - GigaShield provides cash benefits for delayed baggage, simply register your flight using the app before your trip, and if your baggage is delayed, follow the process to receive a rapid payment
GigaShield Flight Delay - GigaShield tracks your flight, if delayed by 3 hours or more, you'll get a VIP lounge pass and/or cash payment, register your flight in the app ahead of your trip to activate the benefit
Post-purchase Boosts - After purchasing your Asia travel insurance, use the Gigasure app to boost your cover based on your needs. Add benefits like Adventure Sports, Scuba Diving, or Motorbike Coverage - perfect for spontaneous decisions on your Asian adventure
Who needs Travel Insurance for Asia?
Travel insurance is essential for anyone planning a trip to Asia, considering the region’s diverse healthcare systems and the potential risks involved during travel. The cost of medical treatment in Asia can vary significantly, and as a foreign visitor, you might face huge bills for even basic medical care. Sometimes, healthcare facilities might delay the treatment until they can verify your Asia travel insurance policy to cover your costs. Travel medical insurance Asia ensures you're covered for any medical emergencies, avoiding unexpected financial strain.
In addition to medical coverage, travel insurance for trips to Asia protects you against common issues such as flight disruptions, lost luggage, and theft. Having travel insurance coverage in place means you’re covered for unexpected cancellations, delays or if you want to cut short your trip because of an emergency.
Furthermore, many adventurous activities you might want to try in Asia like trekking, scuba diving, kayaking and kitesurfing may not be covered in the standard policy. However, you can customise your policy by boosting to Adventure Sports and Activities cover, through the Gigasure app. Additionally, in some countries, such as Thailand, certain visa types may require proof of travel insurance for entry. Hence, having travel insurance allows you to enjoy the trip to Asia without worrying about unforeseen circumstances and financial risks.
Comprehensive
cover for your
Asian journey
Gigasure Travel Insurance for Asia is designed to protect your journeys across the diverse countries of Asia. Our policies provide protection against unexpected events, including medical emergencies, trip cancellations, and lost personal belongings. Customising your cover is easy, simply use the toggles to tailor your plan to fit your travel itinerary and budget seamlessly. Go to the Gigasure app to Boost your policy on the go.
Customisable plans to suit your needs and budget
Flexible cover tailored to your budgetGigasure empowers you to tailor your travel insurance policy precisely to your needs and budget. Unlike traditional one-size-fits-all plans, our innovative platform allows you to fine-tune your cover using simple toggles for each benefit category. Add or remove benefits as you see fit, ensuring you only pay for the protection you truly need. Beyond this core customisation, we offer a range of optional add-ons for even greater personalisation. The add-ons include cover for activities like Cruises, Adventure Sports, Winter Sports and more.
And the flexibility doesn't end at purchase. With the Gigasure app, you can dynamically boost your cover on the go. This unique approach puts you in control, allowing you to craft a policy that evolves with your journey, providing peace of mind without unnecessary costs.
What does Travel Insurance for Asia cover?
Gigasure can offer medical cover for a wide range of pre-existing medical conditions. It also includes cover for emergency treatment, hospitalisation, and medical evacuations if needed. In the event of a medical emergency, Gigasure provides 24/7 worldwide assistance, ensuring you receive the necessary care immediately, without the worry of unexpected costs.
Gigasure provides cover for trip cancellations and interruptions caused by unforeseen circumstances like illness, injuries or redundancy. This protection ensures you're reimbursed for non-refundable expenses, allowing you to reschedule or continue your trip without added financial stress.
Personal Belongings and Baggage Benefits cover the loss, theft, or damage of your personal items and luggage during your trip. This includes reimbursement for essential items if your baggage is lost, ensuring you're protected against unexpected inconveniences while travelling.
Delayed flights and missing baggage are common worries for travellers. GigaShield helps alleviate these with its special delay benefits. Simply register your flight details in the Gigasure app ahead of your trip to activate the benefits and enjoy peace of mind when delays occur.
In case of a medical emergency during your trip to Asia, Gigasure's Travel Insurance ensures that you receive immediate assistance with emergency evacuation and repatriation services. This cover guarantees that you’ll be taken to the nearest suitable medical facility or, if necessary, safely transported back home. With Gigasure, you won't have to worry about unexpected costs, allowing you to focus on your recovery and peace of mind during challenging situations.
How GigaShield protects you during your travels
What is a GigaShield?GigaShield is a range of prompt cash benefits, brought to you by Gigasure. This benefit includes
GigaShield Flight Delay and GigaShield Baggage Delay, aimed at protecting travellers
from flight and baggage delays during their Asian adventures.
GigaShield Flight Delay
Offers airport lounge access or cash payment for delays over 3 hours. Register your flight in the Gigasure app before your trip to activate the benefit.
GigaShield Baggage Delay
Offers prompt cash payment for delayed bags. Get your Property Irregularity Report (PIR) number from your airline company and enter it the Gigasure App.
How does GigaShield Flight Delay work?
GigaShield Flight Delay offers access to an airport lounge or a prompt cash benefit if your flight is delayed by 3 hours
or more. This benefit is automatically included when you purchase a Gigasure Travel Insurance policy that includes
Travel and Baggage Delay cover. To activate this benefit, simply enter your flight details into the
Gigasure app before begin your travel to Asia:
How does GigaShield Baggage Delay work?
GigaShield Baggage Delay offers a cash payment when you enter your airline’s Property Irregularity Number (PIR) into the Gigasure app if your baggage is delayed when you arrive in the USA. This benefit is included in Gigasure Travel Insurance policies with Travel and Baggage Delay cover and can be activated by entering your flight details in the app.
How to purchase Gigasure Travel
Insurance for Asia
Purchase your Travel Insurance easily through the Gigasure app or via our website. Select from our Core, Pro
or Max plans and use toggles to tailor your policy by adding or removing benefits and add-ons to fit your
budget and needs. Additionally, with the Gigasure app, you have the flexibility to boost your cover while
travelling, simply by activating temporary boosts for spontaneous activities.
Step 1
Start by sharing your travel plans:destination(s), your companions,
duration of the trip, and any health
issues and medical conditions
Step 2
Then, select your plan and customiseit by adding the benefits and add-ons
you require
Step 3
Finally, input your information,complete the payment, and start
enjoying the protection and peace of
mind of your new policy
Boost your policy mid-term
With our unique product design, you can boost your policy
cover mid-term. Whenever your adventurous spirit strikes,
we offer the right cover to keep you protected. Simply access
your active policy and select the Boosts you need to ensure
you remain fully protected. No matter where your adventure in Asia takes you, we’ve got you covered.
Our Boosts include:
Buy and manage your policy in the app
With Gigasure’s app, purchasing and managing your policy is made simple and convenient. The app allows you to update your policy details easily, contact customer support, and keep a check on your coverage options at any time. The Gigasure app enables you to make adjustments on the go, guaranteeing that your Travel Insurance always meets all your needs for your Asian journey.
Manage my policy in the app
The Gigasure app simplifies policy management for you. With just a few taps,
you can easily manage your policy and make any necessary changes.
All you need to know about Travel
Insurance for Asia
Yes, Travel Insurance is highly recommended for trips to Asia. It offers protection against medical emergencies, trip cancellations, lost baggage, and other unforeseen events. With the diverse nature of Asian countries, varying healthcare standards, and potential natural disaster risks, comprehensive Travel Insurance is essential for a worry-free journey.
Yes, Travel Insurance is strongly recommended for trips to Thailand, even though it isn't legally required. While Thailand has excellent hospitals and healthcare facilities, they can be costly. To stay protected, foreign visitors should consider Travel Insurance with a minimum of £10,000 in medical coverage. Gigasure offers Travel Insurance for trips to Asia, with medical expense cover starting from £10,000,000, including repatriation if you fall ill or are injured during your trip.
The best insurance for foreign travel depends on your specific needs and destination. For trips to Asia, look for policies that offer comprehensive medical coverage, trip cancellation protection, and coverage for adventure activities if relevant. Gigasure's customisable policies allow you to tailor your cover just by using the toggles in the Gigasure app to meet your needs, making it an excellent choice for travel to Asia.
When travelling abroad, particularly to Asia, you should consider insurance that covers:
- Medical emergencies and evacuation
- Trip cancellation and interruption
- Lost or delayed baggage
- Personal liability
- Adventure Sports and Activities cover (if you are planning to experience adventurous activities)
Gigasure's policies can be customised to include all these elements, ensuring you're fully protected for your international travel.
Single Trip policies may be slightly cheaper if purchased just a few days before your trip. However, unless you're booking last minute, it's wise to buy Travel Insurance as soon as you book your trip to cover potential cancellation costs due to unexpected events, such as injury or illness of you, a close relative, or a travel companion. With Gigasure's dynamic pricing model, you can always get the best value for your coverage.
Yes, UK citizens are strongly advised to have Travel Insurance when travelling abroad, including to Asia. While the UK has reciprocal healthcare agreements with some countries, these are limited and don't cover all medical costs, the cost of returning you home if you are ill or injured or other travel-related issues like cancellations or lost baggage. Gigasure's comprehensive cover options ensure you're protected against these and other unforeseen circumstances.
Travelling without insurance can be risky, especially in Asia where healthcare standards and costs can vary widely. Without insurance, you may find yourself burdened with high medical expenses, no cover for the additional costs of getting home following injury or illness and no emergency assistance service to arrange your return home. Moreover, without Travel Insurance, you might have no compensation for trip cancellation or interruptions or for lost or stolen baggage or damaged belongings. Also, in some countries, potential visa issues may arise, without proof of Travel Insurance cover.
No, the NHS primarily provides healthcare services within the UK and generally doesn't cover medical expenses abroad. The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) and its successor, the Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC), only cover some medical costs within specific EU countries, and not in Asia or many other countries. This is why having comprehensive Travel Insurance is crucial when travelling to Asia or any other international destination. Gigasure's policies include extensive medical cover to ensure you're protected throughout your journey.
While it's not illegal to travel without Travel Insurance, it's highly risky, especially when travelling to Asia. The potential financial and personal risks far outweigh the cost of a good Travel Insurance policy. With Gigasure, you can tailor your cover to your needs and budget, ensuring you have essential protection without unnecessary and additional expenses.