Insurance & Healthcare

Getting sick abroad is one of the biggest financial risks of nomad life, and the cover you need depends on your age, your health, where you live and what your visa requires. Some visas ask for proof of health insurance with specific wording, so check before you apply.Start with digital nomad health insurance: how to choose the right plan, which explains the difference between travel medical and international cover, the nine things to check in any policy and why scooters deserve a close read of the small print. Visa insurance rules are covered in our visas guide and best countries guide.Related reading: Medicare generally does not pay for care outside the United States, which matters for anyone planning to retire abroad (see how to retire early as a digital nomad); rules for carrying medicines and supplements across borders are in supplements for travelers; food and water safety is in how to eat healthy on a budget while traveling; and digital nomad burnout explains how licensing affects online therapy abroad.