International travel benefit

Exclusive benefits available to international students

Free international travel emergency benefit

Enjoy the benefit of R5 million international travel insurance for medical emergencies when you leave South Africa for a maximum period of 90 consecutive days, as long as your membership is still active.

Medical emergency: An acute injury or illness that poses an immediate risk to a person's life or long-term health. Treatment is provided in an accident and emergency department (A&E), emergency room (ER) or casualty department.

R5 million emergency medical cover (including repatriation, evacuation and transportation)

R300 000 terrorism extension cover

A R1 300 co-payment (levy) applies per emergency claim

Please note: You need to get authorisation for emergency medical expenses incurred above R5 000.

Three easy steps

Step 1

Email assist@europassistance.co.za or contact 0861 127 332 if you need a travel certificate

Step 2

Attach your membership confirmation letter

Step 3

Include your itinerary (travel plans)

The international travel is a separate insurance benefit and is not an extension of your medical scheme benefits outside South Africa.

Please contact *Europ Assistance SA on 0861 127 332 or email assist@europassistance.co.za for more information on the terms, conditions and exclusions that apply.

*The International emergency benefit management is provided by Europ Assistance SA.