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Travel Insurance for Iceland from India Online, Starting ₹515

Iceland is one of the most beautiful European countries in the world, making it an ideal destination for tourists worldwide. So, if you plan an international trip this summer, consider Iceland. But, before your journey commences, there are a few things that you must take care of to ensure that there are no glitches during your travel. First and foremost among them is travel insurance for Iceland.

Well, traveling seldom goes without a glitch. Medical emergencies are standard, while problems associated with luggage delay, trip cancellation, missed connections, lost passports, etc., can also occur at any given point. Overseas trip insurance can safeguard you from the financial liabilities arising under these conditions.

Is Travel Insurance Mandatory for Iceland?

While considering the need for travel insurance for Iceland, it is essential to note that Iceland is one of the Schengen countries. As a result, travel insurance is mandatory for Indians travelling to Iceland. This travel insurance should mandatorily cover medical expenses that might arise while on the tour.

What is the Cost of Travel Insurance for Iceland from India?

A $50,000 Iceland travel insurance plan from India for 4 days for 1 adult starts from ₹515.

Iceland Visa for Indian Passport Holders

While applying for an Icelandic visa from India, you must complete the application procedure at least 15 days before the departure date, but it should not be more than six months.

Also, travel insurance is an essential part of your foreign trip. It provides financial assistance in case of expenses due to passport or baggage loss, flight cancellation or delays, theft, etc.

What’s Great About International Travel Insurance for Iceland by Digit?

Adventure Sports Covered - Our coverage includes activities such as scuba diving, bungee jumping & sky diving (provided the duration is one day).

Monetary Compensation for Flight Delays - We don’t want to waste your time any further. That’s why, when your flight is delayed, you will receive compensation as per your policy conditions.

Smartphone-Enabled Processes - No paperwork, no running around. Just upload the required documents and bank details when you make a claim. We’ll take care of the rest.

Missed-Call Facility - Give us a missed call, and we’ll call you back in 10 minutes. No more international calling charges!

Worldwide Support - We’ve partnered with the world’s largest health and travel insurance network Allianz, to support you seamlessly across the globe. T&C apply as per your policy.

Iceland Travel Insurance Plan That Fits You

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Medical Covers

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Medical Treatment And Evacuation Exigencies

If you fall ill during your trip and need emergency hospitalisation to save your life or relieve acute pain, we will cover:

  • Treatment costs
  • Medical evacuation
  • Outpatient cover (OPD)
  • Repatriation

(Up to the sum insured as shown in your policy)

 

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Accidental Treatment And Evacuation Exigencies

If you get injured in an accident and need urgent hospitalisation, we’ll cover:

  • Treatment and medical expenses
  • Evacuation
  • OPD care
  • Repatriation

(Up to the sum insured as per your policy)

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Personal Accident

If you suffer an accidental injury that directly causes:

  • Death
  • Permanent total or partial disability

We’ll pay compensation as per your policy limits.

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Accidental Death And Disability Cover (Common Carrier)

Covers accidents while travelling in public transport like a plane, train, or bus, resulting in:

  • Death
  • Permanent total or partial disability

(Compensation as per policy limits)

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Dental Treatment

If you face acute pain or injury to your natural teeth during the trip, we’ll cover the cost of treatment by a qualified dentist, up to the policy limits.

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Daily Cash Allowance

If you’re hospitalised for more than 24 hours, we’ll pay a daily benefit for up to a maximum number of days as per policy. This cover will be extended for a maximum of 5 days.

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Sub-Limits*

Applicable only to members above 55 years for medical/accidental hospitalisation. If your claim amount for these coverages exceeds the sub-limit mentioned in the policy schedule, the extra amount has to be paid by you. Limits apply to:

  • Hospital Room Rent (Per Day)
  • ICU Charges (Per Day)
  • Surgery & Anesthesia
  • Doctor Fees (Per Visit)
  • Diagnostics
  • Ambulance
  • Miscellaneous expenses

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Maternity And Baby Cover

Covers hospitalisation expenses for the delivery and vaccination of a newborn.

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Waiver of PED

Option to waive pre-existing disease exclusion (subject to policy terms).

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Smooth Transit Covers

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Total Loss Of Checked-In Baggage

If your checked-in baggage is permanently lost by the airline, we’ll pay compensation as per policy.

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Delay Of Checked-In Baggage

If baggage is temporarily delayed beyond the specified time, we’ll cover essential replacement purchases.

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Missed Connection

If you miss a pre-booked connection due to the delay of a common carrier, we’ll cover the extra travel expenses and accommodation costs to reach your next destination.

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Trip Cancellation

If your outbound journey is cancelled due to the listed reasons, we’ll reimburse you:

  • Reasonable extra travel and accommodation costs
  • Planned events and excursions expenses

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Trip Abandonment

If you have to cut short your trip or return early, we’ll cover:

  • Additional travel costs (in the same class as the original booking; if you cannot use your return ticket)
  • Accommodation costs (of a similar standard you had booked for your trip)
  • Unused accommodation costs that each insured person has paid and cannot get back (including excursions and planned events)

 

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Trip Extension

If your return is unexpectedly delayed, we’ll reimburse:

  • Extra lodging and boarding
  • Fare difference in return ticket (up to policy limits)

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Common Carrier Delay

If your flight/train is delayed beyond the specified time, you’ll receive a fixed amount for every additional block of delay as per policy.

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Hijack Distress Allowance

If your mode of transport is hijacked, we’ll pay a daily distress allowance (must be officially confirmed).

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Other Coverages

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All Risk Cancellation Charges

We cover the non-refundable, pre-paid, or contracted-to-be-paid portion of the booking amount up to the policy limit if you cancel tickets due to unforeseen events beyond your control.

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Loss Of Passport, Driving License And Temporary Permit

We pay for expenses (as per policy) if your passport, visa, or driving license is lost, stolen, or damaged, preventing trip continuation.

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Bounced Booking for Accommodation

If your hotel booking is denied due to overbooking or any other issue beyond your control, we will reimburse:

  • The cost difference for alternate accommodation or an upgrade to the same class (if the new booking is up to 10% higher than the original per-night rate), after deducting any refund/compensation from the hotel.
  • Reasonable transport expenses to reach the new accommodation within the same city.

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Bounced Booking for Common Carrier

If your airline, train, or bus is unable to honour your prepaid booking due to overbooking or similar reasons, and you’ve opted for this cover:

  • We will reimburse for the difference in fare between the original and the new ticket (same class), provided the cost increase is within 10% of the original fare.
  • Refunds or compensation from the carrier will be adjusted.

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Compassionate Visit

If you’re hospitalised during your trip, we will cover the travel and stay of one close family member or friend who comes to be with you:

  • Economy class travel by the shortest route to your hospital city
  • Lodging and boarding of the same or lower class as yours, during the visit

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Loss Of Baggage And Personal Belongings

We cover the loss or damage of your accompanying baggage and personal items due to theft, robbery, larceny, or holdup during the trip.
The claim is subject to:

  • The sum insured limit specified in the policy
  • Applicable deductibles and depreciation rules

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Personal Liability & Bail Bond

The insurer will cover legal and financial liabilities if you accidentally cause harm to someone or their property during your trip:

  • Compensation for injury, death, or property damage
  • Legal costs (pre-approved by the insurer)
  • Bail bond amount for your release before court hearings (if required)

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Home Building And Contents

If your home (at the address listed in your policy) suffers loss or damage while you’re away, the insurer will reimburse:

  • The cost to repair, replace, or reinstate the damaged building or household contents, up to the sum insured.

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Emergency Cash Assistance Service

If your money or luggage is lost due to theft or holdup, the insurer will:

  • Coordinate with your family back home to arrange emergency funds
  • The transfer is handled by the insurer or their claims partner, up to the limit specified in your policy

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Financial Emergency Cash

If you’re left without any travel funds (cash, cards, travellers cheques) due to theft, robbery, or dacoity, the insurer will reimburse you for the lost amount, provided:

  • You report the incident to local police within 24 hours
  • A written police report is submitted with your claim

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Golfer’s Hole In One

If you hit a hole-in-one at a USGA-recognised golf course (outside India), the insurer will pay a fixed amount to cover your celebration expenses, as per the policy.

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Fraudulent Charges Cover

If your payment card is lost or stolen during the trip, you’ll be reimbursed for any unauthorised charges made up to 12 hours before you reported the loss to your card issuer.

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Extended Pet Stay

If your return journey is delayed by more than 24 hours, the insurer will cover the extra cost of keeping your pet at the pet boarding facility back home, up to the policy limit.

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Hazardous or Adventure Sports

If opted for, it covers participation (under supervision) in activities such as trekking, scuba diving, etc.

Coverage includes:

  • Personal accident
  • Medical treatment and evacuation exigencies
  • Accidental treatment and evacuation exigencies
  • Daily cash allowance
  • Dental treatment
  • Personal liability and bail bond

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Escort Of Minor Child

If you are hospitalised during your trip, we will cover the economy class travel costs for one immediate family member, relative, or friend to escort up to two minor children, as well as the return travel expenses for the children, up to the policy limits.

(As long as hospitalisation does not occur within 3 days of the trip’s end).

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Upgradation To Business Class

If you’re seriously ill, we’ll pay up to the sum insured mentioned in the policy for upgrading your return ticket to business class from the place of hospitalisation.

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Study Interruption

If you have to discontinue your planned studies during the covered period unexpectedly, we will reimburse you up to the sum insured for:

  • Unrefundable semester fees
  • Booked common carrier tickets from your city of residence to the country of your educational institution, if the interruption occurs while you are at home
  • Return tickets to your city of residence if the interruption occurs while you are at the educational institution
  • Coverage applies up to the policy limit.

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Accident Of The Sponsor

If your sponsor named in the policy dies or is permanently disabled, we’ll cover:

  • Unpaid tuition fees
  • One-time return economy class air ticket for a student

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Inter-Collegiate Sports Cover

Medical & accidental injury coverage extended to college sports injuries sustained during the policy period.

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Home to Home Cover

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Hazardous or Adventure Sports

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Coverage at Home Country

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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 coverage as per your requirements. Please call us at 1800-258-5956 in case you want to opt for any other coverage or wish to know further details.

Why Choose Digit for Iceland Travel Insurance from India?

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  • Get Coverage for Hospitalisation - It is a cover for unexpected emergencies requiring hospitalization due to an illness or acute pain. We will pay reasonable charges as mentioned in your policy.
  • Common Carrier Delay - If your flight or any other common carrier is delayed from the scheduled departure time due to reasons mentioned in your policy, you get paid.
  • Delay of Checked-in Baggage - If your checked-in baggage is temporarily lost during the trip by your airline or other transport provider, or doesn’t arrive on time, you will get the compensation for it.
  • Personal Liability & Bail Bond - It covers you for any amount that you pay to a third-party or the legal expenses incurred, due to an accident or damage during your trip.
  • Accidental Death and Disability (Common Carrier) - It covers you for accidental injuries while riding as a fare-paying passenger on a flight or other passenger transport, leading to permanent disability or death.

 

Disclaimer: Your policy is subject to the terms and conditions mentioned in your policy schedule and the policy wording. It is important that you thoroughly review these documents before making any decisions.

What is Iceland’s Official Currency?

Icelandic króna (ISK) is Iceland's official currency, often seen as "kr." There are banknotes to the value of 500, 1000, 2000, 5000, and 10000 ISK, and coins worth 1, 5, 10, 50, and 100.

As of 5th August 2024, the currency exchange rates of ISKare as follows:

Country Currency ISK (Icelandic krona)
India 100 INR 164.03 ISK
United States of America 100 USD 13,752.00 ISK
Europe 100 EUR 15,048.95 ISK
Japan 100 JPY 96.16 ISK
United Kingdom 100 GBP 17,585.44 ISK
Australia 100 AUD 8,849.69 ISK

Note: Some places in Iceland may also accept other currencies such as US dollars, Canadian dollars, Euros, Norwegian Kroner, Danish Kroner, and Swedish Krona.

What is Iceland Famous For?

How about spending your next vacation amidst glaciers, steep mountains, spouting geysers, whales, majestic waterfalls, and solfataras? If this sounds exciting, plan an Iceland tour for your next holiday. You can glance at the dazzling northern lights, enjoy nature and dip in Reykjavik's urban lifestyle.

Moreover, the splendid view of the midnight sun will leave you amazed. Iceland's spectacular land features captivate tourists from all over the world. However, you must follow some safety guidelines for a safe and secure vacation in Iceland. Continue reading for the much-needed information for a successful and memorable Iceland trip.

When is the Best Time to Visit Iceland?

The best time to visit Iceland is from June to September. It is most vibrant during these months, with favorable temperatures and easily accessible roads. However, if you prefer a less crowded vacation, plan your trip during the spring and autumn months.

You can witness pleasant weather from May to April and September to October; the crowd remains comparatively low.

Safety Tips When Travelling to Iceland

You should follow some necessary guidelines to experience an uninterrupted and safe vacation in Iceland:

  • Carry photocopies of your ID proof, such as your passport or international driving licence, while travelling across the country.
  • Petty thefts such as pickpocketing and purse snatching can occur; hence, keep your belongings safely to avoid such nuisances.
  • Being an active volcanic zone, Iceland is prone to earthquakes and tsunamis. So, always follow the local guidelines while travelling to stay protected from such natural hazards.
  • Iceland features a harsh climate with snow and ash storms; hence, check the weather forecasts before leaving the hotel.
  • Always stay updated with the news to stay away from peaceful protest areas.
  • Get connected with the Indian Embassy in case of serious issues or emergencies.
  • Always check the hotel rooms and locks before checking in, and keep your valuables in safe places.
  • Some places in Iceland are out of mobile coverage, and you may have to wait for help during an emergency. Hence, make necessary arrangements before travelling to such parts of the country.

List of Indian Consulates and Embassy in Iceland

Contact City Official Site
Embassy of India Reykjavik https://www.indianembassyreykjavik.gov.in/

List of Airports in Iceland

The following is the list of international and domestic airports in Iceland:

Name of Airport Type
Keflavik International Airport, Reykjavík International Airport
Akureyri Airport, Akureyri International Airport
Egilsstaðir Airport, Egilsstaðir Domestic Airport
Ísafjörður Airport, Ísafjörður Domestic Airport
Reykjavik Airport, Reykjavik Domestic Airport
Hornafjörður Airport, Höfn Domestic Airport
Húsavík Airport, Húsavík Domestic Airport
Grímsey Airport, Grímsey Domestic Airport
Thorshofn Airport, Thorshofn Domestic Airport
Vopnafjörður Airport, Vopnafjörður Domestic Airport

 

For your trip to Iceland, the best travel insurance is a comprehensive policy that safeguards you against any unforeseen events. At Digit, we prioritize your well-being and strive to ensure you travel with peace of mind. Our international travel insurance plans offer extensive coverage options at an affordable price.

FAQs about Iceland Travel Insurance from India

Do I need to apply for Iceland visa if I have a Schengen visa?

No, since Iceland falls under the Schengen area, you do not need to apply for an Iceland visa.

Are there any requirements on the sum insured in medical insurance to visit Iceland?

Yes, the sum insured for medical coverage must be 30,000 Euro to visit Iceland.

If I am travelling to Iceland with my spouse, will I need to purchase a separate travel insurance policy for him?

No, you can avail a single travel insurance policy and enjoy coverage for both yourself and your spouse. However, you will need to pay a marginally higher premium. For instance, if for a single person the policy premium stands at Rs.177, it will be Rs.340 for two travellers, per day.

What happens if my flight is delayed?

You get paid if your flight or any other common carrier is delayed from the scheduled departure time due to reasons mentioned in your policy.

Can I get reimbursed if my baggage is lost in Iceland?

If the airline permanently loses your checked-in bag, we will cover you and pay your sum insured on a pro-rata basis.

Can I extend my coverage if I decide to stay longer?

Yes, if your trip is extended due to unavoidable circumstances mentioned in your policy documents and you have to stay longer than expected, you will be reimbursed for the costs.

Will travel insurance cover adventure activities in Iceland?

Yes, Iceland travel insurance covers adventure sports activities. You can enjoy adventure sports that last less than 24 hours continuously during your trip, provided you participate in a non-professional capacity and under the supervision of a trained professional. This cover protects you if things go wrong.

Which insurance is best for visitors to Iceland?

In India, there are many travel insurance providers which offer various coverage for trip to Iceland. To select the best one, you can ask for quotes from different companies and compare them based on your requirements.

How can I cancel my travel insurance policy with Digit Insurance?

You can cancel your travel insurance policy by calling Digit Insurance's customer care at 1800-258-5956 or emailing hello@godigit.com. Digit Insurance is available 24/7, including on national holidays. You can also give us a missed call, and Digit Insurance will call you back within 10 minutes.

Does travel insurance cover dental care in Iceland?

Yes, emergency dental treatment provided by a dentist during your Iceland trip due to an accidental injury or acute pain in your natural teeth is covered up to the limits of your policy schedule.

What is the free look period for travel insurance in Iceland?

Fifteen days is the free look period for travel insurance in Iceland. It starts on the date you receive your policy document. You should review your policy during this period to see if it meets your needs.

What is Iceland's cost of travel insurance?

Digit's Iceland travel insurance policy covers a sum insured of $50,000, and the premium starts at ₹515 (excluding GST) for 4 days for an adult.

What are the necessary travel documents for Iceland?

The following documents are required for Iceland - Your passport must be valid for at least three months beyond your planned departure date from Iceland. Depending on your nationality, you may need a visa, and Travel insurance is recommended to cover health and medical expenses.