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When you think of visiting Portugal, there are plenty of things to keep an eye out for. Relax in the capital city, Lisbon, which sits atop seven hills, and take in the beautiful skyline, city, Fado clubs, beaches, and flea market.
Life in Portugal is filled with adventure. The country is home to many surfing records, the longest bridge in Europe (the Vasco Da Gama bridge), the best golfing destinations (particularly The Algarve), and many more!
Now that you know what awaits you in Portugal, why not see it yourself? Before you take off, consider purchasing a Portugal travel insurance policy before planning your trip. This policy can help cover all unforeseen expenses incurred during travel emergencies.
Yes, travel insurance is mandatory when travelling to Portugal. Portugal is a part of the Schengen countries. Hence, to acquire a Schengen visa, you must have valid Travel Insurance.
When travelling to Portugal, your international travel insurance must have a minimum medical coverage of €30,000, with emergency evacuation and repatriation coverage. You can buy your Schengen Travel Insurance from here.
A $50,000 Portugal Travel insurance plan from India for 4 days for 1 adult starts from ₹515 (excluding GST).
Portugal is one of the oldest European nations. Every traveller probably dreams of visiting the country at least once to experience its exciting architecture and unique cuisines. However, you can only visit here if you have a Portugal visa.
Among other requirements, you must get travel insurance, which is mandatory while travelling to an international destination from India. you will need a Schengen tourist visa to enter this country. This is a standard short-trip visa that will be valid for 90 days. The Schengen visa must be applied not more than six months and not less than 15 days before the trip.
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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.
Digit's Travel Insurance from India to Portugal 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:
After you buy our international travel insurance for Portugal, 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 & 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!
On the Digit app or website, select the geography/country, number of travellers and date of birth, and click ‘View Prices.’
Select the plan, sum insured, and click ‘Continue.’
Next, fill in your personal and nominee details, complete health declaration, click ‘Pay Now’ and complete the payment.
You’re done! The policy document will be sent to you via email, SMS, and WhatsApp. You can also access it 24/7 on the Digit App.
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 currency in Portugal is the euro (EUR), which has the symbol €. Each euro is divided into 100 cents in 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, and 50 coins. Banknotes are in denominations 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, and 500.
As of 15th July 2024, the currency exchange rates of EUR are as follows:
Note: You cannot use any currencies other than Euro anywhere in Portugal.
Whilst comparing travel quotes from different insurance companies, make sure you are aware of the following:
Portugal, a Southern European country on the Iberian Peninsula, is home to mesmerising beaches, ancient monuments, etc. Portugal is famous for its rich and vast art, culture, craft and heritage. Tourists across the world visit this country to experience the panoramic beauty and not to mention the famous port wine.
The best time to visit Portugal is the post-winter months from March to May when the country starts to bloom with the picturesque landscape of Daffodils. Moreover, you can visit Portugal during the fall season, which is between September and November. At this time, tourists enjoy staying outdoors for longer hours as the weather is warm and pleasant.
Here are some of the essential safety measures to consider while visiting Portugal:
Medical expenses are expensive in Portugal; hence it is recommended to purchase international travel insurance that will extensively cover any expenses due to medical emergencies, flight or hotel booking cancellation, loss of valuables and more.
The following is the list of international and domestic airports in Portugal.