{"type":"document","data":{"id":"1007b5cd-8871-4e7b-9317-e8a44cbb81d4","localeString":"en-GB","publishDate":"2026-03-13T18:01:30.620+01:00","contentType":"onecms:productPage","hasMacro":false,"flexPageMetadata":{"afmBanner":false,"robotInstruction":{"noIndex":false,"noFollow":false},"description":"Studying, interning, or exploring the world with a backpack on your back. What can you do as a parent/guardian to make it unforgettable?"},"mainHeaderZone":{"componentType":"productHeader","coreHeader":{"body":"Pursuing academic studies, completing an internship, or engaging in independent travel are significant milestones for young adults. As a parent or caregiver, it is important to make the necessary arrangements to ensure a safe and memorable experience.","headerImage":{"transformBaseUrl":"https://assets.ing.com/transform/c5669281-fca7-4979-b00f-1b16a685c6f0/18-25-tombola-sept-pod-1920","type":"image","width":1920,"original":"https://assets.ing.com/m/5df2d96af45df6a1/original/18-25-tombola-sept-pod-1920.jpg","extension":"jpg"},"title":"Comprehensive Insurance for studying, internships, or backpacking abroad","subtitle":"Considerations when your child travels internationally independently"},"backLink":{"textLink":{"url":"/en/personal/insurances","text":"Insurance"}}},"flexZone":{"flexComponents":[{"componentType":"paragraph","title":"Is it necessary for my child to have individual travel insurance?","richBody":{"value":"<p>Your child is covered by the <a data-type=\"internal\" href=\"/en/personal/insurances/annual-travel-insurance\">Annual Travel Insurance</a> policy, no matter their age. The main requirement is that your child still lives at home and is not married or in a registered partnership. If your child moves out for school or care purposes, they can still be insured. Be sure to list all insured children, along with their correct dates of birth, on the policy document.</p>"},"textLinks":[{"url":"/en/personal/insurances/always-have-your-policy-at-hand","text":"Check your travel insurance"}]},{"componentType":"paragraph","title":"Comprehensive insurance with ING Travel Insurance","richBody":{"value":"<p>If you have purchased <a data-type=\"internal\" href=\"/en/personal/insurances/annual-travel-insurance\">ING Travel Insurance</a> and plan to go abroad for study, an internship, or volunteer work, extra coverage is not necessary. Be sure your area of coverage includes ‘World’ - especially if your destination is outside Europe. If your stay for travel, study, internship, or volunteering lasts longer than 90 consecutive days, opt for coverage up to 180 consecutive days. </p>"},"textLinks":[{"url":"/en/personal/insurances/always-have-your-policy-at-hand","text":"Check your travel insurance"}]},{"componentType":"paragraph","title":"Internship, study or volunteer work abroad","richBody":{"value":"<p>If your child intends to undertake an internship, academic study, or volunteer work abroad, it is advisable to make necessary arrangements in advance, such as obtaining appropriate vaccinations and securing a visa. The specific requirements will vary depending on factors including the duration of stay, whether the destination is within or outside the EU, and whether paid employment will be pursued alongside studies or the internship. The national government has created a useful checklist to help you efficiently determine the preparations required prior to departure and considerations to address while abroad.</p>"},"textLinks":[{"url":"https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/onderwerpen/onderwijs-en-internationalisering/vraag-en-antwoord/checklist-studeren-in-het-buitenland","text":"Handy checklist for internship and study abroad "}]},{"componentType":"paragraph","title":"Reporting damage while traveling","richBody":{"value":"<p>If you experience damage during your trip, study, internship, or volunteer work and hold ING Travel Insurance, please verify whether your insurance policy covers the incident. You may then conveniently submit your claim online. </p>"},"textLinks":[{"url":"/en/personal/insurances/travel-insurance/make-insurance-claim","text":"Read more about reporting damage"}]},{"componentType":"linkList","iconTitle":{"title":"More about"},"textLinks":[{"url":"/en/personal/insurances/annual-travel-insurance","text":"Annual Travel Insurance"},{"url":"https://mijn.ing.nl/banking/mobile/insurances/application/travelannual?flow-step=00-StartCalculating&EW=true","text":"Apply for Annual Travel Insurance"},{"url":"/en/personal/insurances","text":"Insuring via ING"}]},{"componentType":"linkList","iconTitle":{"title":"To the travel blogs"},"textLinks":[{"url":"/particulier/verzekeren/reisverzekering/reisblogs","text":"Read the travel news and travel blogs"}]},{"componentType":"linkList","iconTitle":{"title":"Downloads & information"},"textLinks":[{"url":"https://assets.ing.com/m/2df6321abf20e7a4/original/Voorwaarden-ING-Doorlopende-Reisverzekering-Versie-UIDR-01.pdf","text":"ING annual travel insurance terms and conditions (PDF)"}]},{"componentType":"linkList","iconTitle":{"title":"Insurance"},"textLinks":[{"url":"/en/personal/insurances/annual-travel-insurance","text":"Travel insurance"},{"url":"/en/personal/insurances/car-insurance","text":"Car insurance"},{"url":"/en/personal/insurances/home-insurance","text":"Home insurance"},{"url":"/en/personal/insurances/liability-insurance","text":"Liability insurance"},{"url":"/en/personal/insurances/legal-expenses-insurance","text":"Legal expenses insurance"},{"url":"/en/personal/insurances/student-insurance","text":"Student insurance"},{"url":"/en/personal/insurances/czdirect-health-insurance","text":"Health insurance"},{"url":"/en/personal/insurances","text":"All insurance"}]}]}}}