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Offers coverages for the most common mishaps that can be encountered on an international trip.
This plan not only covers you for the most common mishaps on your trip but also keeps you protected from each hiccup, so your trip goes just how it should!
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Medical Cover |
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Emergency Accidental Treatment & Evacuation |
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Emergency Medical Treatment & Evacuation |
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✔
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Personal Accident |
✔
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✔
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Daily Cash Allowance (Per day/Max 5 days) |
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✔
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Accidental Death & Disability |
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Emergency Dental Treatment |
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Smooth transit covers |
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Trip Cancellation |
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Common Carrier Delay |
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Delay of Checked-in Baggage |
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Total loss of Checked-in Baggage |
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Missed Connection |
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Flexible Trip |
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Loss of Passport |
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Emergency Cash |
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Emergency Trip Extension |
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Trip Abandonment |
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Personal Liability & Bail Bond |
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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.
After you buy our international travel insurance for Egypt, 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.
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We’ll take care of the rest!
Once ruled by mystical pharaohs, Egypt is an abode of ancient culture and rich historical heritage. So, if you are a traveller fascinated with ancient civilisation, historical artefacts and monuments and tombs, Egypt can be a fantastic destination for you.
The majestic valleys, primitive rock temples, striking white desert and archaeological excellence, will tempt you for an exotic vacation ahead. However, before you plan an Egypt trip, don't forget to read this article till the end for guidance.
The best time to visit Egypt is in the winter, considering the pleasant temperature. Naturally, January and February are the busiest months of the year when most tourists head towards Egypt.
However, if you prefer a quiet visit with negligible congestion and crowd, you can schedule your trip anytime between October and April. Moreover, March, April and September are the best months to avoid the crowd and enjoy activities like snorkelling, scuba diving, etc.
There's a lot to explore in this ancient mystical country. Here are the top 5 things that you must do on your Egypt trip:
Explore the Giza pyramids quad biking
Go for a river cruise on the Nile
Take a tour of the Egyptian museums
Go for scuba diving at Hurghada
Hiking to the top of Mt. Sinai
Go for a hot balloon ride over the Nile River
Your visit to Egypt will remain incomplete if you don't explore the following places in this country:
Hanging Church in Misr Al Qadimah
Statue of Ramesses II in Nile River Valley
Mosque of Mohammad Ali in Al Abageyah Qism El-Khalifa
Avenue of Sphinxes between the Karnak and Luxor temples in Luxor
Cairo tower in Giza
Saqqara Necropolis in Cairo
While planning for your Egypt trip, you will need to apply for a tourist visa in the first place. You can get a visa with a maximum validity of 90 days from the date of issue. A tourist visa will allow you to stay in Egypt for a maximum period of 30 days.
Here are the steps to follow while applying for an Egypt visa:
You can apply for a visa online by visiting the official website, or you can also visit the embassy or consulate for an offline application.
Fill out the mandatory fields carefully without any mistakes to avoid the risk of rejection.
Go through the payment procedure via your debit or credit card.
A candidate making a foreign trip for the first time may have to attend an interview with the immigration officer.
Submit the required documents to the consulate office at the specific time
Mandatory documents that you must carry while visiting the consulate to apply for a visa:
Passport – Your original passport and the photocopy of the first and last page of the same is required. It must be valid for at least six months with a minimum of one blank page.
Photographs – You need to carry two passport-sized photos (35mm x 45mm) with a white background that is less than three months old.
Visa Application Form – The original copy of the visa application form
Covering Letter – You must carry a request letter written to the consular or an appropriate covering letter
Bank Statement – You must provide the previous six months' bank statement attested by a gazetted officer with a minimum of ₹ 60,000 balance.
You might also have to provide additional documents if requested by the embassy or the consulate.
As per the latest guidelines of June 17, 2022, travellers no longer need to show their vaccination proof or negative PCR test report while entering Egypt. However, new rules and regulations can be implemented anytime, so stay updated on them.
While visiting a foreign land, you must keep a note of certain necessary precautions to ensure a safe and secure journey. Here are some of them:
Always keep your passport and other essential documents handy. Don't forget to leave the photocopies of your documents and necessary tour-related details with a trusted person in India.
If you wish to drive in Egypt, get an international driving permit valid for six months.
Do not click photographs of military officials or buildings without permission.
Don't forget to check the room, locks and security factors while checking in a hotel room.
Always put your mask on while visiting public places to avoid getting fined.
Stay updated with the local cultures and customs and abide by the country's laws to avoid safety hazards.
Keep the contact details and address of the Indian Embassy always handy to stay protected from legal issues.
Don't forget to opt for a travel insurance policy before planning a foreign trip.
Travel insurances are necessary if you wish to travel outside the country. It provides you with financial coverage during unwanted mishaps in a foreign land. An international travel insurance policy covers you during flight delays, cancellations, medical emergencies, passport loss, baggage loss etc.
Whenever you travel abroad, ensure you have all the details of the Indian Embassy in that country. You can approach help from the embassy in case you face any issues in Egypt. Here are the address and contact details of the Indian Embassy in Egypt:
The Embassy of India is located in Cairo.
Address: 5, Aziz Abaza Street, Zamalek, Cairo
Contact Details:
Tel. No. (+202) 2736-0052 / 2736-3051
Fax No. (+202) 2736-4038
Website: www.eoicairo.gov.in
Email address: cons.cairo@mea.gov.in
Working Hours: 0900 - 1730 hrs. (Sunday – Thursday, except declared holidays)
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