Demonstrations linked to the Yellow Vest movement continue across France. French authorities have warned that widespread violent protests are likely in Paris and other major centres on Saturday 8 December. Disruption to public transport services in Paris can be expected. You should avoid all demonstrations, monitor local media and follow the advice of local authorities.
If you or your family are in danger or have been injured, please call our emergency assistance team immediately on +61 2 8004 6090.
How the Yellow Vest protests affect your holiday insurance cover.
Posted: 8th December, 2018
Updated: 11th December, 2018
If you’re currently overseas and you departed Australia before 17 November 2018…
…you have cover:
- To make changes to your holiday if your pre-paid arrangements are affected by the Yellow Vest protests and you can no longer continue with your holiday as originally planned. Please get in touch with the companies you booked your holiday through to seek refunds or credits for any arrangements that you’re unable to use.
- For emergency medical treatment if you have been injured or hurt, provided you took reasonable steps to protect yourself and didn’t put yourself in unsafe circumstances. Please call our emergency assistance team on +61 2 8004 6090 so we can ensure you get suitable medical care.
If you’re currently overseas and you left Australia on or after 17 November 2018, or you haven’t left Australia yet…
…there is no cover for anything arising from or related to the Yellow Vest protests.
We don’t cover anything arising from or related to, riot or civil protest if:
- You haven’t left Australia yet; or
- You left Australia after it commenced; or
- it was reported in the media, before you left Australia.
As the Yellow Vest protestors have been demonstrating since 17th November 2018, and it has been widely reported in the media, we would not consider it to be unexpected if you or your holiday are affected by the Yellow Vest protests.
Any questions?
If you’re concerned about what might be covered, and what that means you can or can’t do, email us here – and we’ll get right back to you.
How do I make a claim?
Check out the ‘You must do the following’ section in our PDS to find out what supporting documents you need to provide with your claim.
When you are ready to claim, just click through to express claims and follow the steps.
What if things change?
We are keeping an eye on this situation, and will update this advice if there are any changes.
For the latest travel advice, refer to:
Smartraveller http://www.smartraveller.gov.au