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Travel Insurance for Qatar from India Online, Starting ₹395

Qatar is a beautiful, modern country with extensive wealth, shown in its buildings, culture, food, art, and, more recently, the FIFA World Cup. Famous cities in Qatar include Doha, Al Wakrah, Zubarah Town ruins, and Mesaieed, among others.
In Qatar, you must visit the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha, Al Zubarah Fort (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), Souq Waqif in Doha (an open-air market for incredible food, spices, perfumes, and more), and Villaggio Mall in Doha, among other places.
Although there are several restrictions you must keep in mind when traveling to Qatar, regardless, the country offers luxury and incredible hospitality to all those who visit. If you face difficulties or uncertain situations that hamper your trip, owning international travel insurance for Qatar can help you financially.
Qatar Travel Insurance covers your medical needs, hurdles on your journey, and everything in between. Below, we’ve detailed the coverage and exclusions of our Qatar Travel Insurance policy. You can purchase Qatar Travel Insurance online through our quick and hassle-free process. It won’t take long, trust us!
Is Travel Insurance Mandatory for Qatar?
Yes, travel insurance is mandatory for your visit to Qatar. However, buying travel insurance for Qatar is still essential for tourists. Whether you intend to participate in adventure sports or do other touristy things, unforeseen risks may lurk in Qatar. These policies can minimize your financial loss from such dangers.
What is the Cost of Travel Insurance for Qatar from India?
A $50,000 Qatar Travel insurance plan from India for 4 days for 1 adult starts from ₹395 (excluding GST).
Qatar Visa for Indian Passport Holders
If you are traveling to Qatar, you have different options for obtaining a Qatar visa. Indian travelers planning to enter Qatar can get a visa on arrival without any prior arrangements for a specific period. If you want to stay longer, you can choose from many different types of visas and easily apply for one.
Depending on whether you are traveling to Qatar for studies, business, employment, or tourism, the following are the visas that you can apply for according to your travel purpose.
- Tourist Visa - Indian nationals with a regular (non-diplomatic or special) passport can get a 30-day tourist visa on arrival. Tourist visas may only be used for tourism purposes.
- Business Visa - If you wish to travel to Qatar for business or business-related activities like meetings, conferences, or one- to three-day visits, you can obtain a short-term business visa valid for up to 72 hours.
- Employment Visa - If you plan to be gainfully employed in Qatar, you must obtain an employment visa.
- Family Visa - If you have family or friends living in Qatar, you can apply for a family visa. In this case, your family or friends can sponsor you for a Family Visa.
- Student Visa - You must apply for a student visa to pursue higher education in Qatar.
- Transit Visa - If you are transiting via HIA in Doha, Qatar, and you have a long layover (exceeding 5 hours), you can choose to leave the airport and explore the city on a transit visa. If you arrive in Qatar on a long-term family or employment visa, you may need to apply for a residence permit. With the Residence Permit, you can extend your stay in blocks of 3-6 months, as applicable.
- GCC Visa - Indian passport holders who are Residents of any GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) country, such as the Kingdom of Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, the State of Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, the State of Kuwait, and the Sultanate of Oman, are eligible for a GCC Resident Visa on arrival.
What’s Great About International Travel Insurance for Qatar by Digit?
Qatar Travel Insurance Plan That Fits You
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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:
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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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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.
What's Not Covered?
Digit's Travel Insurance from India to Qatar 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:
- We can't cover diseases or illnesses already diagnosed (pre-existing conditions) or if your doctor has already recommended no travelling.
- A daily cash allowance of up to 5 days is only valid for those hospitalised during their holiday in a foreign country.
- Death or disability won't be covered after 365 days of the accident that has caused it.
- Adventure sports are covered if you're doing it for one day. This doesn't include weeklong treks, hikes, or professional-level adventure sports that go on for more than one day.
- Acts of War are not covered.
- Flight delays are not covered if your airline already informed you about the same at least 6 hours in advance.
- The delay in checked-in luggage is not covered if the delay is due to customs.
- Any missed connection where the time gap between scheduled arrival of incoming flight and scheduled departure of connecting flight was less than the time required.
- Thefts will not be covered if the police of the respective aren't notified within 24 hours.
- Trip extensions due to childbirth or related matters can't be covered.
- Trip abandonments due to pre-existing illnesses or health conditions can't be covered.
- Trip cancellations due to visa rejection are not covered.
How to Buy International Travel Insurance for Qatar with Digit?
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!
How to File a Travel Insurance Claim with Digit?
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!

Why Choose Digit for Qatar Travel Insurance from India?
- Losing Your Passport is No Worry - If you lose your passport or it is stolen, expenses related to its re-issuance will be covered under Digit’s international travel insurance policy.
- Receive Compensation for Lost/Stolen Baggage - If you lose your stuff during your trip due to theft, robbery, etc., we will compensate you after deducting depreciation.
- Receive Hijack Distress Allowance - In case your trip gets interrupted because the common carrier is hijacked, we'll pay you for each day of the hijacking, up to the amount mentioned in your policy.
- Trip Cancellation - If your trip gets canceled before your insurance period starts, we'll reimburse you for the money spent on non-refundable expenses for the peril mentioned in the policy. Even if you lose your passport due to burglary and theft or the government advises against travel, you will be covered.
- Bounced booking - Bounced booking might occur when your accommodation or common carrier is overbooked, resulting in you losing your spot! You can claim for bounced bookings for your booked accommodation up to the limits in your policy documents.
- Acquire Dental Treatment - Suppose you encounter acute pain or meet with an accidental injury to your natural teeth on the trip. In this scenario, the treatment provided will be covered according to the policy schedule.
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 Qatar’s Official Currency?
The Qatari riyal is the official currency of the State of Qatar. It is divided into 100 dirhams and is abbreviated as QR (English) or ﷼ (Arabic). Qatari riyal bank notes are available in 1, 5, 10, 50, 100, and 500 riyals.
As of 3 July 2024, the currency exchange rates of QR are as follows:
Note: You cannot use any currencies other than Qatari Riyal anywhere in Qatar.
Compare Qatar Travel Insurance Quotes
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.
What is Qatar Famous For?
For people who want to experience holidaying in a desert paradise, there is no better place than Qatar. Qatar is famous for its breathtaking landscapes, rich culture, and mesmerizing architecture. In addition, the hospitality of the locals will make your journey a trip to remember throughout your life.
However, before you start preparing for your trip, read this article. It covers all the details you need to know to enjoy a hassle-free holiday. So read on to learn more.
When is the Best Time to Visit Qatar?
The best time to visit Qatar is during the winter season. You can plan your trip from the months of December to February. The temperature generally stays between 24°C and 19.3°C making the weather suitable for all outdoor activities. It is the in-season for visiting Qatar, and you can see a lot of tourists thronging to visit this desert nation.
In case you want to avoid the peak season, you can consider planning your holiday during the months of March to May. It is spring in Qatar during this time of the year, and the weather is warm but tolerable. Furthermore, if you want to experience the Qatar International Falcons and Hunting Festival, known as Marmi, and the kitesurfing season, you can plan a visit in January.
Safety Tips When Travelling to Qatar
For a hassle-free holiday in Qatar, please keep in mind the following safety guidelines:
- Wear clothes that cover your shoulders and knees, especially while in public places
- Refrain from public displays of affection
- Do not carry or use illegal drugs
- Never comment on Qatar Government policies, culture or services
- Keep your valuables safe in public places
- While shopping, always keep your debit or credit card in sight
- If you are visiting between June to September, be prepared for extreme weather
- Purchase an international travel insurance policy
- Scams in Qatar are common, and you should know about them to tackle these scammers during your trip.
An international travel insurance policy acts as a backup plan if anything goes wrong while holidaying abroad. For example, in case your luggage gets stolen, flights get delayed, or you suffer from medical emergencies, this policy will cover the expenses incurred.