Premium starting ₹395
100% Claims Settled (FY 24-25)
Premium starting ₹395
100% Claims Settled (FY 24-25)
Located between Saudi Arabia and Iraq, Kuwait is an oil-rich country known for its architecture, investment scope, glitz, and glamour. Before traveling to Kuwait from India, you should secure yourself with travel insurance to enjoy a safe trip.
Digit’s Online Travel Insurance for Kuwait covers and benefits you in unpredictable situations such as flight delays, loss of passport, baggage loss, medical emergencies, trip cancellations, and other mishaps. If you’re traveling to Kuwait for work, leisure, or studies, Digit has you covered. Purchase your plan online within a few minutes, and you can be off on your perfect trip!
No, travel insurance is not mandatory when traveling from India to Kuwait. Despite that, with the ongoing health-related global issues, we strongly advise buying a travel plan with health coverage. This will relieve you in times of need when abroad.
A $50,000 Kuwait travel insurance plan from India for four days for one adult starts from ₹395 (excluding GST).
Applying for a Kuwait Visa is mandatory for Indians planning trips to this country. Kuwait visa can be applied for online and offline. A tourist visa is valid for a maximum of 3 months from the date of issuance, while visitor visas are valid for 30 days.
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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:
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Accidental Treatment And Evacuation Exigencies If you get injured in an accident and need urgent hospitalisation, we’ll cover:
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Personal Accident If you suffer an accidental injury that directly causes:
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:
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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:
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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:
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Trip Abandonment If you have to cut short your trip or return early, we’ll cover:
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Trip Extension If your return is unexpectedly delayed, we’ll reimburse:
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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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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:
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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:
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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:
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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.
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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:
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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:
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Emergency Cash Assistance Service If your money or luggage is lost due to theft or holdup, the insurer will:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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Accident Of The Sponsor If your sponsor named in the policy dies or is permanently disabled, we’ll cover:
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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 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.
Digit’s Travel Insurance from India to Kuwait covers most things that could go wrong during your vacation. We are completely open in all that we do. Understanding what your travel insurance does not cover is critical, just like knowing what is covered. The following are some exclusions that our travel plan will not cover:
Enter Your Trip Details
Hop onto the Digit app or website, select your destination, number of travellers, and date of birth. Then, hit ‘View Prices’.
Choose Your Plan
Now, you can view the plans, select the one that is perfect for you, set your sum insured, and click ‘Continue.’
Fill, Confirm & Pay
Next, fill in your personal and nominee details, complete the health declaration, click ‘Pay Now’ and complete the payment.
Done & Delivered!
That’s it! Your policy arrives via email, SMS, and WhatsApp. Need it later? It’s always on the Digit App!
After you buy our international travel insurance plan, you live tension free as we have a 3-step, completely digital claims process!
Step 1
Give us a call at 1800-258-5956 (if in India) or drop a missed call at +91-7799022308 & we’ll call back in 10 mins.
Step 2
Upload the required documents & your bank account details, on the link sent.
Step 3
We’ll take care of the rest!
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.
The Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD) is Kuwait's official currency. It is subdivided into 1,000 smaller units called fils. Coins are issued in denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100 fils. Banknotes are available in 1/4, 1/2, 1, 5, 10, and 20 Dinars.
As of 23rd August 2024, the currency exchange rates of KWD are as follows:
Note: You cannot use any other money (other than Kuwaiti dinars) anywhere in Kuwait.
Whilst comparing travel quotes from different travel insurances for Kuwait, make sure you are aware of the following:
Kuwait, one of the Middle East's jewels, is home to breathtaking locations that attract tourists from all over the world. If you are looking to taste the essence of Middle Eastern culture and heritage, Kuwait is ideal.
It has grand Islamic architecture, an exotic coastline, and luxurious skyscrapers. From the exemplary aquatic wildlife to the dazzling Persian Gulf, a vacation to Kuwait can be a memorable experience.
However, to make your trip a success, you need to be aware of certain crucial information. Here is a list of the best places to visit, the visa application procedure, and more.
To experience the best of Kuwaiti hospitality and outstanding culture, you should avoid visiting the country during the scorching summer months. So, the best time to visit Kuwait is either in spring, between March and May, or during autumn, mostly between September and October.
Autumn and spring are the most comfortable times to explore the coastline and beaches of Kuwait.
Here are the essential safety measures that need to be followed on visiting Kuwait:
In addition to this, getting a travel insurance policy before your trip to Kuwait is necessary as it covers you from unexpected expenses. A travel insurance policy offers coverage for emergency medical bills, expenses involved in cancelling hotels or flights, etc. Hence, purchasing travel insurance from a credible company will keep any unexpected monetary liabilities at bay during your trip.
The following is the list of international airports in Kuwait:
Getting travel insurance is crucial for a safe and worry-free international trip. It provides peace of mind by covering medical emergencies, lost items, and travel issues. By understanding your needs and choosing the right insurance, you can be confident that you’re protected if anything unexpected happens during your travels.