✈️ I’ve Already Left for My Trip — Can I Still Get Travel Insurance?

Great question! If you're already on your trip and realize you forgot to buy travel insurance — here’s what you need to know:

🚨 Can You Still Purchase Coverage?

In most cases, yes — but with limitations.
You can still purchase travel insurance up to 48 hours after departing from your home province.
However, if it’s been more than 48 hours since you left, you won’t be eligible to purchase a policy.

Coverage may also have restrictions depending on the insurer and type of plan. If a policy is purchased within seven days after departure, illness or disease coverage has a 48-hour waiting period from the policy’s effective date. Illness or disease arising, occurring, or becoming symptomatic during that period is not covered; related expenses incurred after the waiting period may also remain excluded.

⏳ What Happens If You Buy After Departure?

• You won’t be covered for anything that’s already happened or ongoing (e.g., an existing illness or injury from before the policy start)
• Trip cancellation benefits are not available after departure
• Accidents or injuries are covered immediately during the waiting period; illness coverage is not

💬 Need Help?

Tap the chat bubble or email us at contact@gowalnut.com — we’ll guide you through the next steps and help you find the right coverage while you're away.

📄 Want to Review the Full Policy Details?
You can find a sample policy and full coverage breakdown here:
👉 TuGo Travel Insurance – Traveller Policy PDF

Updated on: 14/08/2026