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Travel to the tip of Europe- the westernmost point of the continent to the country of Portugal. The country offers a beautiful view with harbours, valleys, quaint towns and cities, world-famous cuisine, port wine and plenty of beaches with much to do!
Portugal offers a perfect retreat from a busy work life. When you think of visiting Portugal, there are plenty of things to keep a look out for. Relax in the capital city, Lisbon, that sits atop seven hills and take in the beautiful skyline, city, Fado clubs, beaches and flea market. Miles from the mainland is the island of Madeira, where you can explore the extraordinary marine life that inhabits the area. Tourists can go on dolphin and whale-watching excursions, visit forested volcanoes, the Botanical Gardens, ancient amphitheatres, rich history, of course, and splendid architectural designs that will blow your mind.
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, ensure you have the correct travel insurance to enjoy your trip thoroughly. You can easily buy Digit’s International Travel Insurance to Portugal online through our quick and hassle-free process.
(Also read below for more reasons, places to see, and things to do in Portugal).
Yes, travel insurance is mandatory when travelling to Portugal. Portugal is a part of the Schengen zone. 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 visa Travel Insurance from here.
A $50,000 Portugal 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].
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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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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Flexible Trip |
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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 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 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 Portugal
Travelling to Portugal means wishing for more time to see and do things in the country. However, you will indulge in adventure activities like surfing, paragliding, rafting, mountaineering, and many more! It would be such a bummer if you met with an accident while participating in such activities. International Travel Insurance with adventure activities coverage (like ours) can protect you financially from medical bills arising from these situations.
Although Portugal is a safe country, tourists are encouraged to pay attention to their belongings and be aware of their surroundings. Accommodation scams, bag snatching, pickpocketing, thefts, and the like are common. The country sees plenty of tourists during peak season. With travel insurance coverage for your personal belongings, you can protect yourself financially should unexpected situations like this arise.
When you purchase your International Travel Insurance plan from Digit, you are protected in unpredictable situations such as extreme weather conditions, flight delays, loss of passport, baggage loss, medical emergencies, trip cancellations and any other mishap that could disrupt your trip to Portugal.
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.
The terms and conditions can be tricky and 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.
Portugal, a Southern European country located on the Iberian Peninsula, is home to mesmerising beaches, ancient monuments, etc. This Roman Catholic country 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.
So, if Portugal is on your bucket list, you can go through this article to learn about the best places to visit and when, how to get a visa, and more.
The ideal time to experience the picturesque landscape of Portugal is the post-winter months from March to May when the country starts to bloom with 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.
Let's see what the top things you can do in Portugal are:
Explore the mystical Hidden Cave beaches at Algarve
Go surfing at 100 ft. high waves at Nazare
Experience canoeing at Furnas Lake
Meet the dolphins at Sado Estuary
Explore the serenity of Peneda-Geres National Park
Apart from these, here is a list of top places to visit in Portugal:
Lisbon
Sintra
Porto
Evora
Obidos
If you are planning to visit Portugal, 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.
During the entry to the Portugal airport, you will be asked to produce travel documents for verification. As per the law, if you are an EEA national, an identification document will be enough to enter Portugal. However, for non-EEA tourists, you will be required to produce a valid passport and visa upon arrival.
The border officials will also ask a question about your purpose and duration of the stay to cross-check with all the documents presented. There are, however, no Covid-related restrictions on entering Portugal.
Here are some of the essential safety measures to consider while visiting Portugal:
Be aware of petty crimes like pickpocketing and bag or purse snatching.
If you are visiting Portugal during summer, bushfires may cause trouble. Hence, follow the advice and instructions of the local authorities carefully.
When you are looking for hotel accommodation, always use the official website of the same.
Abide by the lifeguard warnings and red flags of cliff erosion while exploring the beaches. This will prevent mishaps.
It is important to adhere to the healthcare guidelines prevailing in the country related to COVID-19 and Monkeypox. So, keep the health-line numbers on speed dial to receive quick assistance.
Make sure to have a travel insurance policy.
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.
If you face any trouble during your stay in Portugal, contact the Indian Embassy for assistance.
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Disclaimer -
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The information mentioned here about the countries, visa fees and others is taken from different sources. Digit Insurance is not promoting or recommending anything here. Please verify the same before you book your tickets, apply for a visa, buy a travel policy or make any other decision.
