Coliving & Remote Work Glossary
What is Nomad Insurance?
Nomad insurance is a type of health or travel insurance designed specifically for people living a location-independent lifestyle. It usually covers medical emergencies, travel disruptions, and sometimes even gear protection - all across multiple countries, with flexible durations.
It’s peace of mind for people who live on the move.
Why Does the Term Matter for Remote Workers or Travelers?
Standard travel insurance often doesn’t cut it for digital nomads who aren’t just going on short vacations. Nomad insurance fills that gap with global coverage that adapts to long stays, multi-country trips, and non-traditional living situations. Some policies even include coverage for remote work needs - like stolen laptops or coworking liability.
Whether you're in Bali for a month or bouncing across continents, it helps keep unexpected costs from turning into major problems.
How Does Nomadico Relate to Nomad Insurance?
Nomadico doesn’t provide insurance directly, but we strongly recommend guests consider it - especially for longer or off-the-grid stays. Our community managers are always happy to point travelers toward trusted options that others in our network use.
And in case something does go wrong during your stay, we’ll always help you find a doctor, clinic, or solution on the ground.
We recommend checking out SafetyWing.
Common Misconceptions About Nomad Insurance
“It’s the same as travel insurance.”
Not quite - travel insurance is usually short-term and designed for tourists. Nomad insurance offers longer coverage with more flexibility.
“I don’t need it if I’m healthy.”
Accidents, theft, and unexpected issues happen. Insurance isn’t just for illness - it’s for the unpredictable.
“It’s too expensive.”
Many plans are quite affordable, especially compared to what a hospital visit abroad might cost without coverage.
Related Terms
eSIM (Digital Nomadism)
Digital Nomad Tax (Digital Nomadism)
Remote Worker (Digital Nomadism)
Remote-First (Digital Nomadism)
Digital Nomad (Digital Nomadism)
