
BAN Travel insurance (Travel Medical Standard)
Underwritten by AAS "Baltijas Apdrošināšanas Nams" · Latvia
travel insurance from BAN for the Latvia market, with online purchase and 24/7 assistance.
Verified Aug 28, 2026 · Terms dated 2023-05-20Sources
Key facts
- Medical transport up to €10,000
Unique selling points
The policy covers 33 distinct risks, marketed as maximum travel security
No deductible (excess) applies — all covered treatment costs are paid in full by BAN
24/7 assistance abroad is provided through the international partner Smile Assistance, letting the policy act like cash instead of paying out of pocket
Medical expenses cover up to 125,000 EUR.
Policy can be purchased online in about 5 minutes, available 24 hours a day including weekends
Coverage limits
Medical expenses
€125K
Covers unforeseen emergency medical expenses (ambulatory and inpatient treatment prescribed by a certified medical practitioner) up to 125,000 EUR; also includes acquisition of medical aids up to 150 EUR, subject to the actual sum insured chosen and depending on age, destination, trip duration and planned activities
Section: Kas tiek apdrošināts? > Pamata riski
Medicīniskie izdevumi līdz 125 000 EUR.
Emergency medical treatment
Covered
Emergency medical treatment is covered within the overall 125,000 EUR medical expenses limit; no separate sub-limit is stated
Hospitalization
Covered
Inpatient/hospital treatment is covered within the overall 125,000 EUR medical expenses limit; no separate sub-limit is stated
Outpatient treatment
Covered
Ambulatory treatment prescribed by a certified medical practitioner is covered within the overall 125,000 EUR medical expenses limit
Emergency dental treatment
€300
Covers emergency dental expenses up to 300 EUR; only treatment to relieve acute dental pain during the first visit is covered, follow-up treatment is excluded
Section: Kas tiek apdrošināts? > Pamata riski
Zobārstniecības izdevumi līdz 300 EUR.
Medical transport expenses
€10K
Covers costs of transporting the insured to the nearest medical facility able to provide emergency medical care, up to 10,000 EUR
Section: Kas tiek apdrošināts? > Pamata riski
Medicīniskā transporta izdevumi līdz 10 000 EUR.
Patient repatriation / medical evacuation
€30K
Covers repatriation of a sick or injured insured back to the home country, arranged via the assistance support desk, up to 30,000 EUR
Section: Kas tiek apdrošināts? > Pamata riski
Slimnieka repatriācija līdz 30 000 EUR un repatriācija nāves gadījumā līdz 15 000 EUR.
Repatriation in case of death
€15K
Covers repatriation of the insured's remains to the home country up to 15,000 EUR; a separate sub-limit of up to 2,000 EUR applies for burial expenses abroad
Section: Kas tiek apdrošināts? > Pamata riski
Slimnieka repatriācija līdz 30 000 EUR un repatriācija nāves gadījumā līdz 15 000 EUR.
Search and rescue
No limit stated
Search and rescue is not listed as a separately covered risk in the IPID or policy terms.
COVID-19 treatment
No limit stated
BAN offers separate Covid-19 risk terms; no specific coverage limit for Covid-19 treatment is stated in the IPID or policy terms for this product.
Pre-existing conditions
Excluded
Excludes treatment for illnesses diagnosed before the contract was concluded, and any treatment that was planned or foreseeable before the trip; treatment linked to a genuine chronic disease exacerbation requiring emergency care is not excluded
Section: Kas netiek apdrošināts?
Medicīniskajiem pakalpojumiem to slimību ārstēšanai, kuras Apdrošinātajam bija diagnosticētas vēl pirms Līguma noslēgšanas, ja tas nav saistīts ar Hroniskas slimības paasinājumu.
Winter sports cover
Optional
Recreational skiing and snowboarding (on-piste) are covered within the standard limits only if noted on the policy; off-piste skiing/snowboarding, heli-skiing, alpinism and similar high-risk winter activities are always excluded, and cover does not apply during competitions or training
Section: Vai ir kādi seguma ierobežojumi?
Nodarbojoties ar paaugstināta riska sporta aktivitātēm (t. sk. slēpošanu, snovbordu, daivingu, kalnu tūrismu, kaitbordu u.c.) atpūtas nolūkā vai veicot fizisku darbu ceļojumu laikā, apdrošinātie riski ir spēkā tikai tad, ja apdrošināšanas polisē ir atzīme par to, ka segums ir spēkā iepriekš minēto aktivitāšu laikā.
Adventure / high-risk sports cover
Optional
Activities such as diving (up to 30 m), mountain tourism and kiteboarding can be covered only if endorsed on the policy; canyoning, rock climbing, paragliding, speleology, motorsport, diving deeper than 30 m and similar activities are always excluded, and cover does not apply during competitions or training
Section: Kas netiek apdrošināts?
Apdrošinātajam nodarbojoties ar šādiem sporta veidiem – alpīnisms, frīstails, heli-bordings, heli-slēpošana, izpletņu lēkšana, kalnu slēpošana ārpus trases, kalnu riteņbraukšana, kanjonings, klinšu kāpšana, motosports, niršana dziļāk par 30 (trīsdesmit) metriem, paraglaidings, skijorings, snovbords ārpus trases, speleoloģija, tramplīnlēkšana vai citādi pakļaujot sevi paaugstinātam riskam.
Pregnancy complications
Conditional
Emergency medical expenses related to pregnancy complications are reimbursed only up to the 24th week of pregnancy
Section: Vai ir kādi seguma ierobežojumi?
Neatliekamās medicīniskās palīdzības izdevumi, kas ir saistīti ar grūtniecības sarežģījumiem, tiek atlīdzināti līdz grūtniecības 24 (divdesmit ceturtai) nedēļai.
Personal (civil) liability
€40K
Optional additional risk, available if included in the offer, covering civil liability up to 40,000 EUR
Section: Kas tiek apdrošināts? > Papildus riski
Civiltiesiskā atbildība līdz 40 000 EUR.
Legal expenses
€2K
Optional additional risk, available if included in the offer, covering legal expenses up to 2,000 EUR
Section: Kas tiek apdrošināts? > Papildus riski
Juridiskie izdevumi līdz 2000 EUR.
Key conditions
Assistance call deadline
Notify BAN's assistance desk (Smile Assistance) as soon as an insured event occurs abroad; no specific hour-based deadline is set.
Purchase while abroad
If the Contract is concluded after the trip has already started, indemnity for medical expenses, dental expenses, medical transport, relative's travel/accommodation costs, patient repatriation, repatriation in case of death, accident death/disability, passport insurance, replacement of the insured, baggage/sports equipment risks, travel delay, civil liability, legal expenses and clothing cleaning is paid only if the insured event occurs 72 hours or more after the policy was purchased
Chronic conditions
Medical services for treatment of chronic or congenital diseases are excluded, except where the services relate to emergency medical care for a genuine exacerbation of a chronic disease
Pregnancy
Emergency medical expenses related to pregnancy complications are covered only up to the 24th week of pregnancy
Pre-existing condition exclusions
Medical services for illnesses diagnosed before the contract was concluded are excluded, unless related to a chronic disease exacerbation requiring emergency care; treatment planned or foreseeable before the trip is always excluded
Coverage duration limit
The coverage period corresponds to the period stated on the insurance policy; no maximum trip-duration cap is specified.
Direct payment
The policy functions as cash abroad — the insured shows the policy to receive qualified medical assistance without paying out of pocket, arranged via the international assistance partner
Territorial scope
The Contract is not valid in the insured's home country, except where the insured risk operates there (e.g. optional home-country medical expenses cover)
Documents
Policy specifics
Repatriation
Coverage for transportation to return home in case of serious illness or death during travel
SourceClause 4.5.1Page 3Section: 4. APDROŠINĀTIE RISKI > 4.5. Slimnieka repatriācija
Apdrošinātājs, nepārsniedzot Līgumā norādīto Apdrošināšanas limitu konkrētajam Apdrošinātajam riskam, apmaksā medicīniski pamatotus, iepriekš saskaņotus izdevumus par Apdrošinātā transportēšanu uz Mītnes zemi, ja pēc notikušā Nelaimes gadījuma, Hroniskas slimības paasinājuma vai Pēkšņas saslimšanas, Apdrošinātais nav spējīgs patstāvīgi atgriezties Mītnes zemē.
High-risk sports exclusion
Coverage excludes professional sports and high-risk activities unless specifically declared and covered
SourceClause 5.2.29Page 6Section: 5. VISPĀRĒJIE IZŅĒMUMI > 5.2. Ja apdrošināšanas polisē nav noteikts citādi, apdrošināšanas atlīdzība netiek izmaksāta par
zaudējumiem, kas radušies Apdrošinātajam nodarbojoties ar Profesionālo sportu vai Paaugstināta riska sporta aktivitātēm.
Substance abuse and tobacco-related exclusions
Coverage excludes treatment related to alcoholism, drug use, smoking, or sexually transmitted diseases
SourcePage 2Section: Kas netiek apdrošināts?
Alkoholisma, narkomānijas, toksikomānijas, smēķēšanas vai šo vielu lietošanas, kā arī seksuāli transmisīvo slimību izraisītu veselības stāvokļa pasliktināšanos, ārstēšanu un diagnostiku;.
Support desk notification requirement
Insured must notify BAN Support Desk immediately upon insurance event occurring abroad
SourcePage 3Section: Kādas ir manas saistības?
Iestājoties apdrošināšanas gadījumam ārzemēs, paziņot AAS „BALTIJAS APDROŠINĀŠANAS NAMS” Palīdzības dienestam, kurš ir norādīts apdrošināšanas polisē, par apdrošinātā riska iestāšanos un veikt visus iespējamos saprātīgos pasākumus, lai iespēju robežās samazinātu zaudējumu apjomu.
Claims documentation requirements
Policyholders must submit documents confirming insured risk occurrence, circumstances, and loss amount
SourcePage 3Section: Kādas ir manas saistības?
Iestājoties apdrošināšanas gadījumam, iesniegt apdrošinātājam atlīdzības pieteikumu un dokumentus, kas apstiprina apdrošinātā riska iestāšanos, tā apstākļus un zaudējumu apjomu.
Insurance territory selection
Policy specifies allowed insurance territories: Europe; Worldwide; Worldwide excluding USA, Canada, Australia; Russia; or Belarus
SourceClause 1.18Page 1Section: 1. NOTEIKUMOS LIETOTO TERMINU SKAIDROJUMS > 1.18. APDROŠINĀŠANAS TERITORIJA
Apdrošināšanas teritorija var būt: Eiropa; visa pasaule; visa pasaule izņemot ASV, Kanādu, Austrāliju; Krievija; Baltkrievija.
Premium payment terms
Insured must pay insurance premium within timeframes and amounts specified in the insurance policy
SourcePage 4Section: Kad un kā man jāveic samaksa?
Apdrošināšanas prēmiju maksājumi javeic apdrošināšanas polisē norādītajā termiņā un apmērā.
Sources
- polise.ban.lvhttps://polise.ban.lv/lv/travel-online/(opens in a new tab)
- ban.lvhttps://www.ban.lv/files/noteikumi/celojumi-noteikumi-lv-4205.pdf#page=1(opens in a new tab)
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- ban.lvhttps://www.ban.lv/files/noteikumi/celojumi-noteikumi-lv-4205.pdf#page=6(opens in a new tab)
- ban.lvhttps://www.ban.lv/files/noteikumi/ipid/celojumu_apdrosinasana_produkta_informacijas_dokuments.pdf#page=1(opens in a new tab)
- ban.lvhttps://www.ban.lv/files/noteikumi/ipid/celojumu_apdrosinasana_produkta_informacijas_dokuments.pdf#page=2(opens in a new tab)
- ban.lvhttps://www.ban.lv/files/noteikumi/ipid/celojumu_apdrosinasana_produkta_informacijas_dokuments.pdf#page=3(opens in a new tab)
- ban.lvhttps://www.ban.lv/files/noteikumi/ipid/celojumu_apdrosinasana_produkta_informacijas_dokuments.pdf#page=4(opens in a new tab)
- ban.lvhttps://www.ban.lv/privatpersonam/celojumu-apdrosinasana/(opens in a new tab)
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