
Yes, you may book travel insurance on our website. Just visit www.raksotravel.com and search for the “Travel Insurance” section, insert the details of your trip, search for a travel plan, then book, settle, and issue the policy.
No, travel insurance is sold separately, you can book it at the “Travel Insurance” section on our website.
We suggest securing your flight ticket first before purchasing travel insurance. Flight departure is required.
We offer Safe Trip (Pioneer) and STARR travel insurance. Both can be booked, settled, and issued on www.raksotravel.com.
Pioneer Safe Trip insurance offers our client the following plan:
For Local Travel: DOMESTIC PLAN
For International Travel: ASEAN and WORLDWIDE
Note:
ASEAN - Valid for travel to ASEAN Countries
WORLDWIDE - Valid for travel to any destination outside the Philippines
Starr insurance offers our client the following plan:
For Local Travel: DOMESTIC PLAN
For International Travel: ESSENTIAL PLAN & EXTRA PLAN
Note:
ESSENTIAL PLAN - valid for travel worldwide excluding Europe
EXTRA PLAN - valid for travel worldwide including Europe
For multiple countries you have to input either your last destination or your farthest destination. Example your itinerary will be Germany, Austria, and then Switzerland, you may input Switzerland if that will be your last stop. Other example routes could be like this: you will travel to Spain with a stopover to Hong Kong, you must input Spain as it will be your farthest destination. And then for duration you must input your actual tour date, date of departure and date of arrival to Manila. After inputting all of these details the website will suggest several travel insurance plans, you may select the product that fits your preference.
Note: If you have concern or question of what to input in the website you may always contact us via chat or email or call.
Travel insurance that is booked thru website can be paid via credit card (VISA/MASTERCARD).
Purchasing of travel insurance on our website is a “book and buy” basis.
If credit card payment is not available, we recommend to do payment via online banking.
Kindly contact us at 86519000 for more details.
Yes, all necessary details in the form shall be filled-up to be able to proceed in purchasing the travel insurance. The website will also require you to input a valid ID number, it will not proceed if details are incomplete.
Yes, we offer individual travel insurance policy plans specifically under your name.
No, all of our offered travel insurance policy plans must originate in the Philippines. We suggest that you avail your travel insurance policy in the country of your origin.
Yes, you can purchase a one-way travel insurance as long as you are originating in the Philippines.
No, however, please refer to policy wordings for full details of what are claim exclusions in terms of medical coverage. Pre-existing conditions are usually a sample of exclusion.
Yes, we can offer travel insurance for as early as 14 days old up to 75 years old. For 76 years of age and above, an additional charge might incur.
Once you arrive at your destination, we may not be able to assist you for travel insurance. As a requirement you must purchase your travel insurance while you are still in the Philippines.
Yes, there is a family travel insurance plan that we can offer you.
For Athletes with the purpose of sports competitions, travel insurance cannot cover this. But if for example, it's a certain activity which is part of a guided tour it will be covered by travel insurance.
Note: Clients must inform us of the purpose of the trip, guidelines may vary depending on the travel insurance.
As long as your track will be a regular highway there will be no problem, travel insurance can cover this. However, we highly recommend you to inform us of details like this for our assessment and checking. Guidelines may vary depending on travel insurance products.
A travel insurance policy copy will be sent through your registered email address.
The effectivity of your travel insurance policy will start on the day of your departure until the day of your arrival in the Philippines.
Travel Insurance Policy Cancellation is allowed as long as the cancellation request is done 48 hours prior to the travel date. Kindly contact us at 86519000 for more details. For visa denial travel insurance excludes any coverage pertaining to regulations or prohibitions by any government.
You can view the summary of benefits on our website, you may just click “View Details” on your preferred insurance or you may request it through email at bookyourflight@raksotravel.com.
Travel Insurance Policy amendment is allowed as long as the amendment request is done 48 hours prior to the travel date. Kindly contact us at 86519000 for more details. Additional charges might incur.
In case of trip extension abroad, please notify us prior to the expiration of the policy, a minimum of 48 hours before expiration. We will extend the validity of your insurance up to a maximum of 180 days and subject to an additional premium. Please note that we are unable to extend policy effectiveness for lapsed policy.
For any emergency and in need of immediate assistance while on travel, please contact the 24-hour emergency hotline of the insurance company. You will need a policy number, Name, and ID Number indicated on the policy for an agent to assist you.
For getting any claim after the trip, you may send the following documents through our office to help you with the processing:
a. Duly filled up claim form - we will provide this form to you.
b. Relevant bills, invoices, receipts related to support your claim.
c. Copy of your biopage passport with visa and stamps of arrival/departure for the trip.
d. Copy of your flight ticket including original boarding passes.
e. An official written report (police, hotel staff, airport staff etc.) of lost, stolen, or damaged items.
f. Medical Certificate if in need to claim for medical coverage.
g. Written report from the airline regarding trip cancellation or delays including the reason of delays, revised schedule, and receipts of additional expenses incurred.
Note: Depending on the type of claim above documents might be necessary which will help the insurance company team to assess and process your claim.
Here are some types of claims:
• Accidental Death/Disablement
• Burns / Medical Expenses
• Loss of Baggage/Document/Money
• Baggage Delay
• Travel Delay/Re-route
• Trip Cancellation/Curtailment
• Personal Liability
• Rental Vehicle Excess
Note: Claims and coverage may change and vary depending on the insurance company.
The delay/loss of baggage must be certified by the Common Carrier Operator stating the details delay/loss. Once you arrive in Manila, you need to accomplish the travel insurance claim form. You need to provide the information of the item/s lost or damaged such as date purchased, purchase cost, brand, model, size etc. Original receipts of your emergency purchase of essential replacement items of clothing and toiletries must be kept. Kindly contact us at 86519000 for more details.
We highly recommend informing Rakso Travel immediately so that we can inform you of necessary documents that we will be needing for Notice of Claims to the travel insurance company.
Claims typically take between two to four weeks to process, but some complicated claims that require more extensive research may take longer.
Every policy has its own set of exclusions and some of these are below:
Note: Exclusions or insurance limitations may still vary depending on the insurance company.
Written reports from the airline regarding trip cancellation or delays including reason of delays and revised schedule must be certified and provided. Original receipts of additional expenses incurred must be submitted.
Pioneer are in the business of helping people secure their lives and what matters most to them. We provide services that enable our stakeholders to prepare for and face some of life's most challenging moments. We do so with warmth, compassion, and a sincere concern for the quality of life of every stakeholder.
SafeTRIP covers the costs and losses, and reduces the risks associated with unexpected events you might incur while traveling domestically or abroad.
It should come as no surprise that Filipinos are among Asia’s top travelers making almost 6 million trips abroad per year. Even more staggering is that three out of five Filipinos aged 15 or older traveled domestically within the Philippines, averaging this trend will continue and Filipinos will travel to more exotic destinations.
Going on holiday involves a lot of careful planning from booking flights and hotels to making a list of what you want to see and do. After all, you want to make the most of your holiday. However, sometimes the unexpected happens and you require assistance. It could be anything from lost luggage, to finding the closest clinic, to something even more serious such as being the victim of an accident. During these circumstances, you want someone who is reliable, who has the experience in handling every type of situation and who knows exactly what to do. STARR is that reliable partner.
We have been providing travel protection to travelers for decades, whether for business or pleasure. We, in fact, have a dedicated company whose only purpose is to provide assistance services to travelers.
Our Business and Leisure travel plans range from economical to comprehensive and designed for all age groups for both domestic and international trips. Pick one that fits your needs and be insured with someone who has the expertise of doing it right.
At Starr Philippines, we are constantly looking for ways to help protect you and your family so you can travel worry-free because you know that you will have the full weight of STARR behind you.
The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.
Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.
Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.