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Travel insurance

Medical, evacuation, cancellation, liability, baggage, delays, and assistance.

Direct answers

Travel insurance covers overseas medical treatment, emergency evacuation, cancellation, liability, and baggage; choose limits by destination and risk — high foreign medical and evacuation costs can be catastrophic, so do not rely on card cover unless verified.

Public coverage first · 2026 edition

Benefits may vary by: insurer · employment status · municipality · household

Get professional or administrator help: Verify medical, evacuation, and cancellation limits against your destination before you buy or travel.

Review due: 2026-10-30

Key points

  • Medical and evacuation limits matter most in high-cost destinations.
  • Pre-existing conditions and routine pregnancy are usually excluded.
  • Cancellation requires a listed insured reason, not a change of mind.
  • Card travel cover may be secondary, limited, or usage-triggered.

Pick limits by destination

A ¥3 million medical limit may be inadequate where care is expensive or evacuation is needed. Match limits to the destination and activities, and treat card insurance as a supplement to verify before each trip, not a substitute.

Who this is for

  • Residents mapping protection before shopping for private insurance

What this is not

  • A quote, policy ranking, or individualized recommendation
Important cautions
  • Eligibility, contributions, waiting periods, exclusions, and benefit amounts can vary. Confirm your case with the administering insurer or authority before acting.

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