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Travel Insurance for Sri Lanka from India Online, Starting ₹395

Have you traveled all across South India and loved its culture?

Well, then, you would probably adore the feel of Sri Lanka. One of India’s closest neighbours, this country holds unparalleled beauty that you must see to believe, and it now offers visa-free travel for Indians.

But hold on!

What about insurance for the trip? Stepping out of the country is risky, but doing so without proper safety measures is outright dangerous.

Sri Lanka travel insurance can significantly reduce your financial burden in the event of emergencies on the trip. Whether it is a sudden medical need or you end up losing your baggage in transit, your insurer will bear the cost for all such unplanned instances. Being able to claim such help, especially when you are in a foreign land, can be a lifesaver.

Is Travel Insurance Mandatory for Sri Lanka?

No, Sri Lanka does not mandate travel insurance for individuals travelling from India. Nonetheless, it is a wise move to opt for such policy coverage on your travels to the island nation. As a traveller, you may face several serious issues, leading to increased financial liability during the trip.

Travel insurance for Sri Lanka from India can effectively limit such unplanned expenses, securing your travel.

What is the Cost of Travel Insurance for Sri Lanka from India?

A $50,000 Sri Lanka Travel insurance plan from India for 4 days - 1 adult starts from ₹395.

Sri Lanka Visa for Indian Passport Holders

Sri Lanka visas for Indians facilitate an individual's legal entry into the country and regulate the period of their stay and the conditions governing such stay.

There are the following kinds of visa permits:

  • Visit Visa - A visit visa is an entry permit signifying the Sri Lankan Government's consent for the admission of a foreign national to the country. The visa contains details of the period of time and the condition of the stay.
  • Tourist Visa - A tourist visa is issued to bona fide tourists who want to enter Sri Lanka for sightseeing or holidaying, visit friends and relatives, get medical treatments, art, music, dance events, or sports events for a short period.
  • Business Purpose Visa - A business purpose visa is issued to foreign nationals who visit Sri Lanka for a short period for business purposes.
  • Residence Visa - A non-Sri Lankan can obtain residence facilities for particular purposes.
  • Transit Visa - A transit visa is an entry permit granted to a foreign national for admission into Sri Lanka for a short incidental period during his journey to another destination.

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

Adventure Sports Covered - Our coverage includes adventure 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.

Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka Travel Insurance from India?

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  • Medical Assistance for Adventure Activity - If you injure yourself while rock climbing or participating in any such adventure sports in Sri Lanka, you can claim your Digit travel insurance.
  • Affordable Plans - Travelling to a foreign location involves a range of expenses. Digit travel insurance for Sri Lanka from India starts from just ₹395 per day for one adult. The sum insured for such a policy is $50,000.
  • Passport/Visa Loss Cover - Suppose you travel with your passport in your pocket. During the day, it falls off without you noticing. Digit’s policy also offers a safeguard for such events. You can claim the cost for issuance of the lost passport, guaranteeing that you don’t have to bear the associated cost out of your own pocket.
  • Personal Liability - In some cases, you may unintentionally destroy a third-party property due to an accident during a road trip in Sri Lanka. Digit’s policy will help you claim the damage amount, shifting the entire liability onto your insurer.
  • Luggage Mix-up is Easy to Deal with - Sri Lanka travel insurance can help you out when there is a delay or a mix-up with your luggage in transit. Digit allows you to claim a certain sum from the policy to buy the essential items in your luggage if you are experiencing a delay while receiving the luggage.

 

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 Sri Lanka’s Official Currency?

The Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) is the official currency of Sri Lanka. Its currency symbol is ₨. The Rs is divisible into 100 cents.

Sri Lankan currency in circulation includes 1, 2, 5, 10, 25, and 50-cent coins and one, two, five, and 10 rupee coins.

Banknotes are available in denominations of 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1,000, 2,000, and 5,000 rupees.

As of 4th July 2024, the currency exchange rates of LKR are as follows:

Country Currency LKR ( Sri Lankan Rupee)
India 100 INR 363.36 Sri Lankan Rupee
United States of America 100 USD 30,343.32 Sri Lankan Rupee
Europe 100 EUR 32,758.80 Sri Lankan Rupee
Japan 100 JPY 188.14 Sri Lankan Rupee
United Kingdom 100 GBP 38,693.80 Sri Lankan Rupee
Australia 100 AUD 20,385.10 Sri Lankan Rupee

Note: The Indian rupee (INR) is accepted in Sri Lanka as a designated foreign currency but is not a legal tender for domestic payments. US Dollars (USD), Euros (EUR), British Pounds (GBP), and Australian Dollars (AUD) are also accepted, especially in hotels, travel agencies, and some larger businesses.

What is Sri Lanka Famous For?

Sri Lanka, known as the ‘Pearl of the Indian Ocean,’ is a tiny island. However, it is so beautiful and rich in heritage that tourists can spend a considerable period of time appreciating its splendor.

Besides the beaches in Sri Lanka and its diverse wildlife, visitors can also dig into the delicious cuisine on offer. Whether you are a vegetarian or a full-fledged carnivore, Sri Lanka’s cuisine will leave you wanting for more.

When is the Best Time to Visit Sri Lanka?

  • October to March - The temperatures of the country remains constant between 27 degrees and 30 degrees Celsius throughout the year. However, what makes this period the best time to visit Sri Lanka are the dry conditions.
  • April to July - During this time, a major part of the country receives heavy rainfall. The monsoon intensifies in the month of May and June, which can significantly interfere with your travel plans if you do decide to visit at this time.

Safety Tips When Travelling to Sri Lanka

  • Pickpocketing - This is an almost constant threat that is prevalent in most Asian countries. Try not to carry too much loose cash with you on your outings. Be mindful of items inside your pockets or bags at all times.
  • Scam - Tourists often encounter scams in Sri Lanka. Be wary of who you trust while touring the nation. Otherwise, you may fall prey to a host of unfavorable deals.

List of Indian Consulates and High Commission in Sri Lanka

List of Airports in Sri Lanka

Following is the list of international and domestic airports in Sri Lanka.

Name of Airport Type
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), Katunayake International and Military Airport
Ratmalana International Airport (RML), Ratmalana International, Training and Military Airport
Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI), Mattala International Airport
Jaffna International Airport (JAF), Palaly International and Military Airport
Batticaloa International Airport (BTC), Puthunagar International Airport
Anuradhapura Airport (ACJ), Anuradhapura Domestic and Public Airport
Sigiriya Airport (GIU), Dambulla Domestic and Military Airport
Koggala Airport (KCT), Galle Domestic and Military Airport

FAQs about Travel Insurance for Sri Lanka

Does Sri Lanka offer visa-free to Indians?

Indian citizens can now travel to Sri Lanka visa-free. This comes after the announcement shared by Minister Sabry, stating that visa-free entry will now be in effect till 31st March 2024 for India, China, Russia, Malaysia, Japan, Indonesia and Thailand. However, you will still be required to apply for an ETA before arriving in Sri Lanka.

Is Sri Lanka safe for travel?

Yes, Sri Lanka is a relatively safe country for tourists. However, touts, scammers, and limited terrorist activities are known to take place in the nation.

Does travel insurance for Sri Lanka cover the loss of baggage?

Yes, Digit Travel Insurance in Sri Lanka offers coverage for baggage loss or luggage delay, and we will compensate you after deducting depreciation.

Is it mandatory to buy medical travel insurance for Sri Lanka?

Yes, medical travel insurance is mandatory in Sri Lanka. It will protect against unforeseen circumstances during your trip.

I am traveling to Sri Lanka with my friend. Will I have to purchase a separate travel insurance policy for her?

No, you can purchase a single travel insurance policy and pay a marginally higher premium to avail coverage for both you and your friend. Digit’s travel insurance policy offers a sum insured of $50,000 each for a traveler for 4 days’ travel to Sri Lanka at a premium of ₹790.

I am traveling to multiple destinations in Sri Lanka. Should I purchase Travel Insurance?

Yes, you should purchase travel insurance if you travel to multiple destinations in Sri Lanka. It is always recommended to check the policy wording to see if there are any age restrictions for you or anyone traveling with you and what the specific criteria are for including multiple people on one policy.

How can I cancel my Sri Lanka 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.

Is travel insurance mandatory for Sri Lanka?

No, travel insurance is not mandatory when traveling to Sri Lanka. However, having one can help you protect yourself financially against unforeseen circumstances during your trip.

Why should I get travel insurance for Sri Lanka?

A travel insurance plan for Sri Lanka will provide coverage against medical emergencies that may occur during your trip, such as illness or injury, if you plan on participating in activities like hiking, surfing, or other adventure sports with a higher risk of injury.

What should I do in case of a medical emergency in Sri Lanka?

Contact your travel insurance provider immediately for assistance, as Digit travel insurance covers unexpected emergencies requiring hospitalization due to illness or acute pain. We will pay reasonable charges as per your policy.

How much does travel insurance for Sri Lanka cost?

Digit's Sri Lanka travel insurance policy covers a sum insured of $50,000, and the premium starts at ₹395 for 4 days for an adult.

If my travel dates to Sri Lanka change, can I change the dates mentioned in the policy?

Yes, you can change the travel dates mentioned in the policy before the commencement of your travel insurance plan to the exact date of travel.

Will Digit travel insurance cover any pre-existing diseases?

No-digit travel insurance for Sri Lanka from India does not cover pre-existing diseases. When buying travel insurance online for Sri Lanka, carefully read the policy wording.