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 [email protected] 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. Click here to download the terms and conditions of this benefit.

Please contact *Europ Assistance SA on 0861 127 332 or email [email protected] for more information on the terms, conditions and exclusions that apply.

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