
Gjensidige Travel insurance (Travel Medical)
Underwritten by Gjensidige · Estonia
travel insurance from Gjensidige for the Estonia market, with 24/7 assistance.
Verified Oct 12, 2026 · Terms dated 2019-03-05Sources
Unique selling points
Reisiabi24 provides a 24/7 telephone assistance line for policyholders in difficulty abroad.
Medical assistance is mandatory and included in every policy, guaranteeing baseline emergency medical protection regardless of which optional modules are chosen.
The Reisiabi24 partner can arrange a guarantee letter directly to the foreign medical facility, so the insured does not necessarily need to pay upfront.
An optional terrorism and natural-disaster extension can be layered onto the core medical assistance cover.
COVID-19 medical treatment and trip-cancellation costs are covered for policies concluded from 07.02.2023.
Coverage limits
Medical Assistance Sum Insured
Covered
No limit stated
Medical assistance is a mandatory part of every policy. The insured event is a sudden deterioration of the insured's health during the trip that endangers life or health, with symptoms appearing for the first time during the trip and requiring emergency medical care; the sum insured is chosen by the customer and stated on the individual policy.
Section: 2. Kindlustuskaitse > 2.1. Meditsiiniabikindlustus
Meditsiiniabikindlustuse kindlustusjuhtumiks on reisi ajal kindlustatu tervisliku seisundi ootamatu halvenemine, mis ohustab kindlustatu elu või tervist.
Emergency Medical Treatment
Covered
No limit stated
Covers ambulatory and/or hospital treatment costs provided within 30 days of the insured event, up to the sum insured stated on the policy.
Section: 2. Kindlustuskaitse > 2.1. Meditsiiniabikindlustus
ambulatoorse ja/või haiglaravi kulu, mis on osutatud 30 päeva jooksul kindlustusjuhtumist arvates.
Hospitalization Costs
Covered
No limit stated
Hospital treatment costs following sudden illness or accident are covered within the medical assistance sum insured, along with the cost of an irreversible surgical operation that cannot be postponed.
Section: 2. Kindlustuskaitse > 2.1. Meditsiiniabikindlustus
edasilükkamatu kirurgilise operatsiooni kulu.
Outpatient Treatment
Covered
No limit stated
Ambulatory (outpatient) treatment costs incurred within 30 days of the insured event, plus doctor-prescribed medicine costs, are covered within the medical assistance sum insured.
Section: 2. Kindlustuskaitse > 2.1. Meditsiiniabikindlustus
ambulatoorse ja/või haiglaravi kulu, mis on osutatud 30 päeva jooksul kindlustusjuhtumist arvates.
Emergency Dental Care
€200
in total for the policy period
Emergency dental first-aid costs are covered up to 200 euros per insurance period.
Section: 2. Kindlustuskaitse > 2.1. Meditsiiniabikindlustus
stomatoloogilise esmaabi kulu 200 eurot kindlustusperiood kohta.
Medical Transport
Covered
No limit stated
Covers reasonable transport costs to receive medical care, and the transport costs of a severely injured or ill insured person back to Estonia. Related benefits include crutch/wheelchair rental up to 300 euros per event and repair of broken glasses or other optical medical aids up to 50 euros per event.
Section: 2. Kindlustuskaitse > 2.1. Meditsiiniabikindlustus
mõistlik transpordikulu arstiabi saamiseks.
Medical Evacuation / Return Transport
Covered
No limit stated
Gjensidige organises and covers the transport of a severely injured or ill insured back to Estonia. If, for medical reasons following the insured event, the insured cannot use an existing return ticket, Gjensidige covers a new return ticket in the cheapest available fare class. Separately, if the insured cannot be brought back to Estonia, the additional economy-class transport cost of one travel companion who stays with or travels to the insured, plus up to 7 days of that companion's accommodation abroad at up to 100 euros/day, is covered, provided this is agreed with Gjensidige in advance.
Section: 2. Kindlustuskaitse > 2.1. Meditsiiniabikindlustus
uue hilisema tagasireisiga kaasnev transpordikulu soodsaimas saadaolevas hinnaklassis.
Repatriation of Remains
Covered
No limit stated
Covers the transport cost of the insured's body or ashes to Estonia, as well as coffin and funeral costs (including cremation) abroad, excluding a wake and travel costs of funeral attendees.
Section: 2. Kindlustuskaitse > 2.1. Meditsiiniabikindlustus
kindlustatu surnukeha või tema tuha transpordikulu Eestisse.
Search and Rescue
Excluded
Costs of searching for the insured are not covered.
Section: 2. Kindlustuskaitse > 2.1. Meditsiiniabikindlustus > Välistused
mis on vajalik kindlustatu otsimiseks.
COVID-19 Treatment
Conditional
No limit stated
For policies concluded from 07.02.2023, Gjensidige covers medical treatment costs abroad related to COVID-19 illness, or trip-cancellation costs due to COVID-19 illness, under RK101-2019 terms. Negative/repeat COVID tests, antibody tests and quarantine/isolation costs are excluded, as are other COVID-related restriction impacts (e.g. flight rescheduling).
Section: Reisikindlustus > Covid -19 haigestumise kindlustuskaitse
Alates 07.02.2023 sõlmitud reisikindlustuse poliiside alusel hüvitame COVID-19 haigestumisega kaasnevad ravikulud välisriigis.
Pre-Existing / Chronic Conditions
€1.5K
Medical costs are not covered if the insured was aware or could have foreseen before the trip that medical assistance would likely be needed; planned medical treatment is excluded. As an exception, first-aid costs for a sudden exacerbation of a chronic disease requiring emergency care are covered up to 1500 euros.
Section: 2. Kindlustuskaitse > 2.1. Meditsiiniabikindlustus
kroonilise haiguse ägenemisel esmaabikulu kuni 1500 eurot.
Winter Sports Cover
Conditional
No limit stated
Snowboarding and alpine skiing on marked trails at a winter sports resort are classified as a 'dangerous hobby'; coverage for injuries from such activity applies only if 'ohtlik harrastus' (dangerous hobby) is marked on the policy. Separately, winter sports outside marked trails or areas are always excluded.
Section: 1. Üldised mõisted
lumelauasõit ja mäesuusatamine märgistatud rajal talispordikeskuses.
Adventure/High-Risk Activities Cover
Conditional
No limit stated
Higher-risk leisure activities (e.g. tourist surfing, jet-ski/water scooter, ATV safari, short sailing trips as a passenger) are classified as 'dangerous hobby' and are only covered if 'ohtlik harrastus' is marked on the policy; competitive sport and extreme sport require separate policy markings.
Section: 1. Üldised mõisted
turistidele mõeldud purje- ja lainelauasõit (ingl k surfing), veeskuutri ja jetisõit, osalemine ATV-safaril.
Pregnancy Complications
€1.5K
Emergency medical costs from an unexpected pregnancy complication occurring before the 32nd week of pregnancy are covered up to 1500 euros.
Section: 2. Kindlustuskaitse > 2.1. Meditsiiniabikindlustus
enne 32. rasedusnädalat tekkinud ootamatust raseduse komplikatsioonist tingitud vältimatu arstiabi kulu kuni 1500 eurot.
Personal Liability Insurance
Optional
No limit stated
Covers damage caused to a third party during the trip for which the insured is legally liable; the sum insured is chosen by the customer and stated on the individual policy. This cover applies only if marked on the policy.
Section: 2. Kindlustuskaitse > 2.6. Eraisiku vastutuskindlustus
Eraisiku vastutuskindlustuse kindlustusjuhtumiks on reisi ajal kolmandale isikule kahju tekitamine, mille eest kindlustatu vastutab seaduse alusel.
Legal Assistance
€1.5K
As part of the optional personal liability module, necessary and justified legal costs arising from the insured event are covered up to 1500 euros.
Section: 2. Kindlustuskaitse > 2.6. Eraisiku vastutuskindlustus
kindlustusjuhtumist tingitud vajalik ja põhjendatud õigusabikulu kuni 1500 eurot.
24/7 Assistance Service
Covered
No limit stated
Emergency medical assistance abroad is coordinated through the Reisiabi24 partner APRIL LIETUVA ASSITANCE UAB, reachable around the clock; the partner can arrange a guarantee letter directly to the medical facility, or the insured may pay costs themselves and submit original invoices on return.
Section: Reisikahju korral > Meditisiiniabi
Katame ravikulud väljastades meie koostööpartneri palvel garantiikirja sinu raviasutusse.
Key conditions
claim_notification
In the event of a claim the insurer must be notified immediately; in case of illness or bodily injury, the insured must see a doctor immediately and obtain a certificate of their state of health.
SourcePage 2Section: Millised on mu kohustused?
Kindlustusjuhtumi korral teavitada koheselt kindlustusandjat.
claim_submission_deadline
A written claim, together with original documents and data on the circumstances of the event, the amount of loss and the persons involved, must be submitted no later than one month after the trip ends.
SourceClause 4.3.8Page 11Section: 4. Kindlustuslepingu poolte kohustused
esitab kirjaliku hüvitistaotluse hiljemalt ühe kuu jooksul pärast reisi lõppemist.
Unauthorized treatment
If the insured needs hospital treatment, the Gjensidige claims partner named on the policy must be contacted; Gjensidige only reimburses the hospital treatment cost if this has been agreed in advance with its claims partner.
SourceClause 4.5Page 12Section: 4. Kindlustuslepingu poolte kohustused > Tegevus meditsiiniabikindlustuse kindlustusjuhtumi korral
Gjensidige hüvitab haiglaravikulu ainult siis, kui see on enne Gjensidige kahjukäsitluspartneriga kooskõlastatud.
Purchase while abroad
A trip begins when the insured crosses the Estonian border leaving Estonia and ends when they cross it again returning. If the insured has already left Estonia by the time the insurance contract is to be concluded, the contract can only be made by special agreement with Gjensidige.
SourceClause 1.4Page 3Section: 1. Üldised mõisted
Kui kindlustuslepingu sõlmimise ajaks on kindlustatu juba Eestist lahkunud, on kindlustuslepingu sõlmimine võimalik ainult erikokkuleppel Gjensidigega.
Chronic conditions
Exacerbation of a chronic disease is defined as the sudden onset or worsening of symptoms characteristic to that chronic condition which requires emergency medical care; first-aid costs for such an event are covered up to 1500 euros.
SourceClause 1.11Page 3Section: 1. Üldised mõisted
Kroonilise haiguse ägenemine on kroonilisele haigusele iseloomulike sümptomite äkiline ilmumine/ägenemine, mille ravimiseks vajab kindlustatu vältimatut arstiabi.
Pregnancy
Unexpected pregnancy complications arising before the 32nd week of pregnancy that require emergency medical care are covered up to 1500 euros.
SourceClause 2.1.2.9Page 5Section: 2. Kindlustuskaitse > 2.1. Meditsiiniabikindlustus
enne 32. rasedusnädalat tekkinud ootamatust raseduse komplikatsioonist tingitud vältimatu arstiabi kulu kuni 1500 eurot.
Pre-existing condition exclusions
Costs are not covered if the insured was aware or could reasonably have foreseen before the trip that medical assistance would likely be needed during the trip; planned medical treatment, including cosmetic surgery, is excluded.
SourceClause 2.1.4.2Page 5Section: 2. Kindlustuskaitse > 2.1. Meditsiiniabikindlustus > Välistused
kui kindlustatu oli enne reisi algust teadlik või võimeline ette nägema, et tõenäoliselt võib tal reisil viibides arstiabi vaja minna.
Coverage duration limit
Under an annual multi-trip (recurring travel) policy, each individual trip is covered for a maximum of 45 consecutive days; the insurance period must not be shorter than the trip duration except by special agreement with Gjensidige.
SourceClause 1.10.2Page 4Section: 1. Üldised mõisted
korduvreisikindlustus on piiramatu arvu reiside kindlustus ühe aasta jooksul ning iga reisi kindlustuskaitse kehtib maksimaalselt 45 järjestikust päeva.
trip_cancellation_waiting_period
Trip cancellation (reisitõrke) cover takes effect 72 hours after the insurance contract is concluded/the policy is issued.
SourceClause 2.3.1Page 6Section: 2. Kindlustuskaitse > 2.3. Reisitõrke kindlustus
Reisitõrke kindlustuse kindlustuskaitse hakkab kehtima 72 tunni möödumisel poliisi väljastamisest.
Direct payment
In case of emergency medical treatment abroad, the insured must contact the Reisiabi24 partner APRIL LIETUVA ASSITANCE UAB and present the insurance policy; Gjensidige covers treatment costs by issuing, at its partner's request, a guarantee letter directly to the medical facility. Alternatively, the insured may pay the costs themselves and submit original invoices for reimbursement upon returning home.
Territorial scope
Coverage applies to travel from Estonia to another country and back; the policyholder must have permanent or main residence in Estonia, and the trip must both start and end in Estonia for the policy to remain valid. If the insured has already left Estonia before the contract is concluded, the contract can only be made by special agreement with Gjensidige. At policy issuance the customer chooses one of the territorial zones: Nordic countries, Europe, Europe+Turkey+Egypt+Tunisia, worldwide excluding USA/Canada/Australia, worldwide, Russia, or Belarus; cover never applies within Estonia itself.
Documents
Travel Insurance Terms and Conditions RK101-2019 (opens in a new tab)
Terms & conditions · PDF
Travel Insurance RK101-2019 Insurance Product Information Document (IPID) (opens in a new tab)
Product information sheet · PDF
Summary of exclusions and limitations (RK101-2019) (opens in a new tab)
Other document · PDF
Travel Insurance product page (opens in a new tab)
Other document · PDF
Travel claims guidance page (opens in a new tab)
Other document · PDF
Policy specifics
Search and Rescue Costs
Costs of searching for the insured person are not covered under travel insurance
SourceFlight Cancellation and Disruption
Optional trip cancellation and disruption coverage including flight delays, cancellations, and schedule changes
SourceMedical Assistance (Mandatory)
Medical assistance coverage is an integral and mandatory part of every travel insurance policy.
SourceSection: Kindlustuskaitsed
Meditsiiniabi kaitse on iga reisi lahutamatu osa.
Terrorism/Natural Disaster Coverage (Optional Add-on)
Optional terrorism and natural disaster protection that can be added to the mandatory medical assistance coverage.
SourceClause 2.1.3Page 5Section: 2. Kindlustuskaitse > 2.1. Meditsiiniabikindlustus
Meditsiiniabikindlustuse looduskatastroofi ja terrorismi lisakaitse kindlustusjuhtumiks on kindlustatu tervisekahjustus või surm.
COVID-19 Coverage
Coverage for COVID-19-related medical treatment expenses abroad or trip cancellation due to COVID-19, applicable to policies concluded from 07.02.2023 onwards.
SourceSection: Covid -19 haigestumise kindlustuskaitse
Alates 07.02.2023 sõlmitud reisikindlustuse poliiside alusel hüvitame COVID-19 haigestumisega kaasnevad ravikulud välisriigis.
Trip Cancellation and Interruption
Optional coverage for trip cancellation, delay, and interruption due to illness, accident, or other specified reasons.
SourceSection: Kindlustuskaitsed
ligi 70% reisikindlustuse kahjudest on seotud reisi ärajäämise, transpordi hilinemise või pagasiga.
Baggage Insurance
Optional coverage for baggage loss, theft, delay, or damage during travel.
SourceClause 2.4.2.3Page 8Section: 2. Kindlustuskaitse > 2.4. Pagasikindlustus
maksimaalne hüvitis ühe eseme kohta on 50% pagasikindlustuse kindlustussummast.
Trip Must Start and End in Estonia
Travel insurance coverage is valid only for trips that both begin and end within Estonia.
SourceSection: Kindlustuskaitse ulatus
Reis peab algama ja lõppema Eestis.
Medical Assistance Arranged Through Partner
When emergency medical help is needed, the insured must go to a medical facility and present the insurance policy showing the contact details of partner company APRIL LIETUVA ASSITANCE UAB, who can arrange a direct payment guarantee letter to the medical facility.
SourceSection: Reisikahju korral > Meditisiiniabi
Katame ravikulud väljastades meie koostööpartneri palvel garantiikirja sinu raviasutusse.
Pre-Existing Condition Awareness Exclusion
Medical expenses are not covered if the insured was aware or should have been able to foresee that medical assistance would be needed during the trip before the trip began.
SourceClause 2.1.4.2Page 5Section: 2. Kindlustuskaitse > 2.1. Meditsiiniabikindlustus > Välistused
kui kindlustatu oli enne reisi algust teadlik või võimeline ette nägema, et tõenäoliselt võib tal reisil viibides arstiabi vaja minna.
Chronic Disease Exacerbation Definition
Chronic disease exacerbation is defined as the sudden onset or worsening of symptoms characteristic to the chronic condition requiring emergency medical care.
SourceClause 1.11Page 3Section: 1. Üldised mõisted
Kroonilise haiguse ägenemine on kroonilisele haigusele iseloomulike sümptomite äkiline ilmumine/ägenemine, mille ravimiseks vajab kindlustatu vältimatut arstiabi.
Sources
- gjensidige.eehttps://www.gjensidige.ee/-/media/Kindlustustingimused/2025/EEReisikindlustuse-tingimused-RK1012019.pdf#page=11(opens in a new tab)
- gjensidige.eehttps://www.gjensidige.ee/-/media/Kindlustustingimused/2025/EEReisikindlustuse-tingimused-RK1012019.pdf#page=12(opens in a new tab)
- gjensidige.eehttps://www.gjensidige.ee/-/media/Kindlustustingimused/2025/EEReisikindlustuse-tingimused-RK1012019.pdf#page=3(opens in a new tab)
- gjensidige.eehttps://www.gjensidige.ee/-/media/Kindlustustingimused/2025/EEReisikindlustuse-tingimused-RK1012019.pdf#page=4(opens in a new tab)
- gjensidige.eehttps://www.gjensidige.ee/-/media/Kindlustustingimused/2025/EEReisikindlustuse-tingimused-RK1012019.pdf#page=5(opens in a new tab)
- gjensidige.eehttps://www.gjensidige.ee/-/media/Kindlustustingimused/2025/EEReisikindlustuse-tingimused-RK1012019.pdf#page=6(opens in a new tab)
- gjensidige.eehttps://www.gjensidige.ee/-/media/Kindlustustingimused/2025/EEReisikindlustuse-tingimused-RK1012019.pdf#page=8(opens in a new tab)
- gjensidige.eehttps://www.gjensidige.ee/-/media/Kindlustustingimused/2025/EEReisikindlustuse-tingimused-RK1012019.pdf#page=9(opens in a new tab)
- gjensidige.eehttps://www.gjensidige.ee/-/media/Kindlustustingimused/reisikindlustus/20200811/Travel-T761.pdf#page=2(opens in a new tab)
- gjensidige.eehttps://www.gjensidige.ee/eraklient/reisikindlustus/mis-on-reisikindlustus(opens in a new tab)
Gjensidige Travel insurance