If you’re travelling for food, drinks and views, then a perfect destination is Belgium. Located to the west of Europe, Belgium is world renowned for superior chocolate, a wide range of beer and astonishing castles.
With many sites acclaimed by UNESCO, this country offers a blend of modern and ancient architecture, which is a true sight for sore eyes. To get here, one of the most important documents you must own is an International Travel Insurance policy.
Travel Insurance to Belgium is mandatory and necessary because of the protection and wide range of covers it offers the insured person.
Digit's International Travel Insurance for Belgium covers and benefits you in unpredictable situations such as flight delays, loss of passport, baggage loss, medical emergencies, trip cancellations and other mishaps.
Purchase your plan online within a few minutes, and you can be off on your trip!
Yes, travel insurance is mandatory when travelling to Belgium. Belgium is a part of the Schengen zone; hence to acquire a Schengen visa, you must have valid Travel Insurance.
A critical requirement when travelling to Belgium is that your travel insurance must have a minimum medical coverage of €30,000, with emergency evacuation and repatriation coverage.
You can buy your Schengen visa Travel Insurance from here.
A $50,000 Belgium Travel insurance plan from India for 4 days for 1 adult starts from ₹225 only (GST extra). [The cost mentioned here is as of December 2022].
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Emergency Accidental Treatment & Evacuation Accidents occur at the most unexpected times. Unfortunately, we can’t save you there, but we can surely help you get the best treatment. We cover you for immediate medical treatment that results in hospitalization. |
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Emergency Medical Treatment & Evacuation God forbid if you fall ill during your trip in an unknown country, don’t panic! We will take care of your treatment costs. We will cover you for expenses like hospital room rent, operation theatre charges, etc. |
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Personal Accident We hope this cover is never required. But for any accident during the trip, resulting in death or a disability, this benefit is there for support. |
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Daily Cash Allowance (Per day/Max 5 days) When on a trip, you manage your cash efficiently. And we do not want you to shell out anything extra for emergencies. So, when you are hospitalized, you get a fixed daily cash allowance per day, to manage your daily expenses. |
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Accidental Death & Disability While this cover has everything like the emergency accidental treatment cover, it has one extra layer of protection. It also covers death & disability while boarding, de-boarding or are inside the flight (Touchwood!). |
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Emergency Dental Treatment If you encounter acute pain or meet with an accidental injury to your teeth on the trip, resulting in emergency dental treatment provided by a medical practitioner, we will cover you for the expenses incurred due to the treatment. |
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Smooth transit covers |
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Trip Cancellation If unfortunately, your trip gets cancelled, we cover the pre-booked, non-refundable expenses of your trip. |
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Common Carrier Delay If your flight gets delayed by more than a certain time limit, you get the benefit amount, no questions asked! |
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Delay of Checked-in Baggage Waiting at the conveyor belt is annoying, we know! So, if your checked-in baggage is delayed for more than 6 hours, you get the benefit amount, no questions asked! |
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Total loss of Checked-in Baggage The last thing that can happen on a trip is your baggage getting lost. But if something like this happens, you get the benefit amount for the entire baggage getting permanently lost. If two out three bags are lost, you get a proportional benefit, i.e. 2/3rd of the benefit amount. |
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Missed Connection Missed the flight? Don’t worry! We will pay for extra accommodation and travel needed to reach the next destination shown on your ticket/itinerary if, you miss a pre-booked onward flight because of a delay in the flight. |
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Loss of Passport The worst thing to happen in an unknown land is to lose your passport or visa. If something like this happens, we reimburse the expenses, if it is lost, stolen or damaged while you are outside of your country. |
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Emergency Cash If on a bad day, all your money is stolen, and you need emergency cash, this cover will come to your rescue. |
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Emergency Trip Extension We don’t want our vacations to end. But we don’t want to stay in a hospital too! If due to an emergency during your trip, you need to lengthen your stay, we will reimburse the cost of hotel extensions and return flight rescheduling. The emergency could be a natural calamity in your travel area or an emergency hospitalization. |
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Trip Abandonment In case of emergency, If you had to return home early from your trip, that would be really sad. We can’t fix that but we will cover charges for alternate travel arrangements and non-refundable travel costs like accommodation, planned events and excursion expenses. |
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Personal Liability & Bail Bond Due to an unfortunate incident, if there are any legal charges against you while you are travelling, we will pay for it. |
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Coverage option suggested above is only indicative and is based on market study and experience. You may opt for any additional coverages as per your requirement. Please call us at 1800-258-5956 in case you want to opt for any other coverages or wish to know further details.
To read about the policy in detail please click here.
After you buy our international travel insurance for Belgium, you live tension free as we have a 3-step, completely digital claims process!
Give us a call at 1800-258-5956 (if in India) or drop a missed call at +91-7303470000 & we’ll call back in 10 mins.
Upload the required documents & your bank account details, on the link sent.
We’ll take care of the rest!
Let's look at why you need travel insurance when visiting Belgium:
If you travel to Belgium, the weather conditions might adversely affect you. Not just that, since beer is a big deal in Belgium, it’s important not to go overboard on the beverage, which might result in you taking a trip to the hospital. Availing medical treatment abroad is costly, but with comprehensive travel insurance, be assured that you are covered in such situations.
Petty crimes in Belgium are relatively low. Pickpocketing and bag-snatching can happen, and you might be a victim to losing your valuable items. Another cause for concern is the rise of terrorist attacks across the country. Hence, exercising caution in a foreign country is advisable.
Travelling to a new place can be exciting. Experiencing an interruption of any sort during your trip can be a buzzkill. With Digit's policy, you can be protected in many scenarios with the wide range of coverages we offer. Digit's International Travel Insurance for Belgium won't just have your back during medical emergencies, but you can also enjoy benefits related to the flight, baggage and accommodation as well. It's a small cost with large benefits in the long run.
Whilst comparing travel quotes from different insurance companies, make sure you are aware of the following:
The medical benefits available and the limit of the Sum Insured for each.
Generally, the terms and conditions can be tricky and very hard to come by. Read the fine print carefully.
The claims process by checking the company's previous claim records. After all, that's the whole point of insurance.
The culture and heritage of Belgium captivate travellers around the globe. Belgium is a country that appears to be positioned at the crossroad between modern and medieval Europe. The UNESCO-acclaimed sites of the capital city Brussels, the medieval-era streets, and gushing canals filled with clear water are only a few of the exquisite offerings of Belgium.
If you are planning to visit Belgium on your next holiday, here is some information that can help you chalk out your Belgium vacation smoothly.
The ideal time to visit Belgium is during the months of April-May-June and during autumn, which is between September and October. This is not only because of pleasant weather conditions but also at this time different festivals and activities take place throughout the country.
However, prices of hotels, flight tickets and other fares may be comparatively higher in the peak season.
Here are the top things to do in Belgium:
Taste the Belgium chocolates and other delicacies
Experience the canal cruise ride in Bruges
Pay a visit to the Grand Place in Brussels
Explore the Royal Museums of Fine Arts in Brussels
Go to In Flanders Fields Museum in Lakenhallen
Experience the tranquillity of the city of Ghent
Some of the significant places to visit in Belgium are:
Nightlife and shopping centres in Brussels
The Food Capital, Antwerp
World’s most beautiful Cathedral at Tournai
Hoge Kempen National Park
Beaches and Goth-inspired architecture at Ostend
The tourist visa for Belgium that you will apply for will be a standard Schengen Visa. The normal processing time of a visa for Belgium is 15 days; however, it may take up to 30 days. So, to avoid early hour hassles, it is preferable to apply for a Belgium visa much before the vacation.
On landing at the Belgium airport, a concerned officer will ask for travel and identification documents which are valid passports and visas. In addition, the authority may ask you to present a few additional documents.
Moreover, you may be asked about your purpose or duration of visit to Belgium and the places you would like to visit. There are no Covid-related restrictions right now.
Here are all safety measures to abide by while visiting Belgium:
Be aware of petty crimes like pick-pocketing, bag snatching, etc. You can avoid such incidents by closely monitoring your belongings in tourist areas.
Avoid keeping a large volume of cash or withdrawing excessive money from ATMs. Before using one, check the locality properly.
Get the necessary vaccine and carry the vaccination certificate of COVID-19 to adhere to travel restrictions in different parts of Belgium.
Keep your travel and other supporting documents where you can easily access them.
Do not offer cash to strangers. Instead, if you want to help, consider visiting a registered charity.
Make sure to get international travel insurance to stay financially protected in the event of any mishaps, theft or loss.
The Indian Embassy in Belgium can offer assistance in case of any trouble that you might face during your vacation in Belgium.