LGBTQIA+ Travel with Go Insurance
Travel should feel exciting, personal and freeing. Whether you are travelling solo, as a couple, with family or with friends, Go Insurance is here to help you plan with confidence and travel with support.
Travel confidently. Be yourself.
Inclusive travel starts with respect
Every traveller deserves to feel welcome, respected and supported.
For LGBTQIA+ travellers, planning an overseas trip can involve the usual questions about flights, accommodation and activities, as well as more personal considerations around safety, local laws, identity documents, health needs and destination culture.
Go Insurance supports LGBTQIA+ travellers with flexible travel insurance options, practical information and emergency assistance, so you can focus on the experience ahead.
Travel your way
Practical things to consider before you go
Good travel planning is not about worrying. It is about making sure you have the right information before you leave.
Destination awareness
Research local laws, cultural attitudes and practical safety considerations before choosing where to travel.
Documents and identification
Check your passport, visas, booking names and travel documents match the details required for your trip.
Health and medication
Check medication rules for your destination and carry prescriptions or supporting documents where needed.
Emergency contacts
Save local emergency numbers, embassy details and your travel insurance emergency assistance contact before you go.
Why travel insurance matters
Even the best-planned trips can be disrupted.
Travel insurance can help with selected unexpected events such as medical emergencies, trip cancellation or curtailment, delayed travel, lost luggage, personal liability and emergency assistance.
For LGBTQIA+ travellers, the right preparation can be especially important when travelling to unfamiliar destinations, attending major events, travelling with partners or family, or visiting regions where local laws and attitudes may differ from home.
Cover for meaningful trips
Some trips carry extra emotional, financial or personal importance.
Whether you are travelling for Pride, visiting family, attending a wedding, joining a cruise, taking a major holiday or reconnecting with people you love, it is worth thinking about how you would manage if plans changed unexpectedly.
Cancel For Your Reason cover
Some trips are too important to leave to standard cancellation reasons alone.
Cancel For Your Reason, or CFYR, is optional cover designed to give travellers more flexibility if they need to cancel their trip for a reason not otherwise covered under the standard cancellation benefits.
For major holidays, destination events, family trips or travel with significant prepaid costs, CFYR can provide extra peace of mind when plans are uncertain.
War & Armed Conflict Disruption Cover
The global travel environment can change quickly.
Go Insurance offers War & Armed Conflict Disruption Cover for eligible leisure travellers who want selected additional cover for certain events relating to war, armed conflict, civil unrest, military action, terrorism and other politically motivated events.
This cover must be selected and shown on your Certificate of Insurance. Terms, conditions, limits and exclusions apply.
Travel tips for LGBTQIA+ travellers
Travelling as a couple
Check local laws and cultural expectations, especially around public displays of affection and shared accommodation.
Travelling with family
Carry key documents for children, guardianship or family arrangements where relevant to your trip.
Events and festivals
Major LGBTQIA+ events can involve prepaid bookings, crowded venues and changing plans. Consider your cancellation needs.
Medication and care
Carry medication in original packaging where possible and check local rules before travelling with prescription medication.
Choose cover that suits your trip
No two trips are the same.
A short city break, a long-haul family visit, a cruise, an adventure holiday or a once-in-a-lifetime event may each need different cover options.
When getting a quote, consider your destination, prepaid costs, activities, medical needs, cancellation amount and any optional covers that may be relevant to your plans.
Helpful options to consider
24/7 emergency assistance while travelling
If something goes wrong overseas, our emergency assistance team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They can help with urgent medical support, hospital liaison, travel emergencies and practical assistance while you are away.