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Travel insurance for France
Learn how travel insurance for France could help protect your holiday if something unexpected happens.
15% off travel insurance for nib Health members*
France is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world. From sipping espresso in Parisian cafés to skiing the Alps or soaking up the Riviera sun, France has a lot to offer. Before you go, learn how travel insurance for France could help protect your holiday if something unexpected happens.
Why consider travel insurance for France
Whether you’re exploring Paris, Bordeaux or the Pyrenees, nib’s travel insurance could help cover you for expensive surprises.
Medical treatment: France’s healthcare is excellent, but it’s not free for tourists. A simple hospital stay can cost thousands of Euros, and you’ll likely be required to pay upfront. Our policies offer medical cover in France if you fall ill, have an accident, or need emergency evacuation.
Lost or stolen belongings: Pickpocketing can happen in busy tourist areas like the Eiffel Tower, the Metro and around museums. If your passport or phone is stolen, our luggage insurance for France may help replace essentials or reimburse costs.
Adventure activities: Many Aussies visit France for skiing in the Alps, hiking in Provence, or cycling through vineyards. Our policies offer coverage for a wide range of sports and outdoor adventures.
Trip interruptions: Strikes, cancellations, and travel delays are not uncommon in France and throughout Europe. Trip cancellation insurance may help if your plans are disrupted by events outside your control.
What’s covered by nib travel insurance
Depending on the policy you choose, we can offer cover up to policy limits for benefits including:
✓ Overseas emergency medical expenses, evacuation and repatriation
✓ Cover for lost, stolen, or damaged luggage and personal items
✓ Trip cancellation, delay, or interruption
✓ Additional cover for skiing and snowboarding (when added to your policy)
✓ Cover for rental car excess
The features and benefits described are a summary of cover only. Cover is subject to the full terms, conditions, limitations, and exclusions outlined in the combined Product Disclosure Statement (PDS)/Financial Services Guide (FSG).
Top places to visit in France
Aussies travelling to France are spoiled for choice for amazing places to visit.
Visit Paris for iconic landmarks, museums, and world-class dining
Provence is famous for lavender fields, hilltop villages, and outdoor markets
Visit Chamonix and the French Alps for Europe’s adventure playground
Popular outdoor activities in France
If you’re looking for adventure in France, look no further than:
Skiing or snowboarding in the French Alps (Note: the Snow Sports Cover Option is available for an additional premium under our Comprehensive and Annual Multi Trip plans.)
Hiking the Pyrenees or Mont Blanc trails
Cycling through wine regions
Visa requirements for Australians going to France
Australian passport holders can visit France for up to 90 days within any 180-day period without a visa. From late 2026, Australians will need to register under the ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) before entering the Schengen Zone, which includes France. For the latest information on visa travel requirements and general travel information for France visit Smartraveller.
What’s not covered
Travel insurance doesn’t cover everything. Some exclusions include:
✖ Travelling against government advice or ignoring official warnings (see Smartraveller)
✖ Some existing medical conditions depending on your plan and options
✖ There is no cover for a loss arising from a member of the travelling party hunting, playing polo, racing (except on foot), mountaineering using support ropes, paragliding, rock climbing, abseiling, participating in BASE jumping, running with the bulls, or pot holing
✖ Unattended luggage or personal belongings: We don’t cover bags or belongings that are stolen when left unattended, or in any case where reasonable care has not been taken to look after them
✖ Reckless behaviour: if you knowingly and intentionally participate in activities or place yourself in a situation which poses a risk to your personal safety.
Read the combined PDS/FSG to understand the terms, conditions, limits, and exclusions of your policy.
Tips for Aussies travelling to France
Keep copies of your passport and insurance documents separate from your luggage
To protect your belongings, use hotel safes and be alert in crowded areas
Know the emergency number in France - dial 112 for assistance.
FAQs for a trip to France
Need to know more?
If you still have questions we’re here to help. Get in touch and we can help answer any queries you might have. In case of a medical emergency contact the 24/7 Emergency Assistance Team.
The above features and benefits are a summary of cover only. Cover is subject to the full terms, conditions, limitations and exclusions outlined in the combined Product Disclosure Statement/Financial Services Guide.
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*The discount applies to the total nib travel insurance premium and is for customers that currently hold an Australian health insurance product, or an Overseas Student Health Cover product with nib. The discount is not available to customers who hold an Overseas Visitors Health Cover product. Discounts do not apply to the rate of GST and stamp duty or any changes you make to the policy. nib has the discretion to withdraw or amend this discount offer at any time. This discount cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotional offer or discount.