Will my travel insurance cover me if I am doing something considered legal in Australia but illegal in the country I am travelling to?

• In most cases the answer is no.
• Most travel insurance agreements will not cover you if you are engaging in illegal activity in the host country. Many people forget to check the legal requirements for the activities that they are undertaking in their host country. Even if the activity you are participating in is legal in Australia you may not be legally permitted to do it in another country. For example the legal age for consuming alcohol is 18 in Australia however in many other countries the legal age is 21.
• You can use our Phone a Lawyer service for a preliminary legal consultation if you think you may need legal advice.