Travelling is one of those things we all look forward to, no matter where we plan to take off. From sandy beaches and snow-covered mountains to the hilly greens and bustling cities; the world is our platter and the very act of traveling- our chance to experience at least one portion of it.
Comprehensive Travel insurance covers cost, losses, and other predefined expenses associated with travelling. It insures the policy holders from different types of losses they might face during their travel.
It covers a range of services like baggage/passport loss, flight delays, flight cancellations, medical expenses, etc. Your travel insurance is a document that acts as a safety net every time you travel.
Digit’s International Travel Insurance is designed to accompany you on all your travels; to help you travel smarter and safer.
From unpredictable flight delays and missed connections to loss of belongings, medical emergencies and adventure sport ouches, we cover for you so that nothing takes away your peace of mind.
After all, traveling is meant to help you rejuvenate and relax and our comprehensive travel insurance policy online is customized to ensure you can experience just that. The flexibility of our policy allows us to cater to your needs.
So, whether you accidentally hurt yourself while bungee jumping, get scammed only to lose out on your wallet and passport or get into a legal issue for damaging your car rental abroad; your securing your trip with an overseas travel insurance will ensure you’ll be covered through it all.
The best part? You need not go through long and cumbersome processes to get your compensation or claims settled. Everything from buying a travel insurance online to making a claim is super simple and can be done digitally, within minutes!
If that’s a question you’ve been battling with, read on.
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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) 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 (Common Carrier) 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.
While ours is a comprehensive travel insurance that covers most things that could go wrong on vacation, we are completely open in all that we do. Understanding what your travel insurance does not cover is just as critical as knowing what is covered. The following are some exclusions that our travel insurance will not cover:
Whether you’re buying your travel insurance policy from our mobile app or website, you can follow these easy steps and secure your trip within minutes.
Step 1: Visit Digit’s International Travel Insurance Policy main page on our website or you can download our App from Play Store or App Store.
Step 2: Select the location you are travelling to based on ‘Geography’ or ‘Country’.
Step 3: Click on ‘Next’ and select the start and end dates of your trip.
Step 4: After that, enter the age of traveller(s). Then you will be able to view or compare plans and choose the one most suitable for you.
Step 5: You will then be required to fill in few details such as name, date of birth, mobile number, email ID, and if the travellers have any existing illness or health conditions.
Step 6: You can proceed to make the payment online either through Card, Net Banking, UPI, Wallet or EMI.
Step 7: We will require some details for KYC verification so we can issue your policy immediately.
And there you go! You can now enjoy a safe and secure trip.
Key Features |
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Starting from ₹225 |
Claim Process |
Smartphone-enabled process. No paperwork involved. |
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24x7 Missed Call Facility Available |
Countries Covered |
150+ Countries & Islands Across the World |
Flight Delay Benefit |
₹500-1000 automatically transferred to you on Flight Delays of 6 or more hours |
Deductibles |
Zero deductibles, it’s all on us! |
Covers Available |
Trip Cancellation, Medical Cover, Flight Delay, Delay of Checked-in Baggage, Loss of Passport, Daily Emergency Cash, etc. |
After you buy our international travel insurance plan, 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!
When we say we’re making insurance simple, we truly mean it! We understand the kind of time and money you’ve already probably spent on your journey. That’s why we’ve kept all our claim processes super simple, paperless and quick!
Missed Call Facility: We understand that calling from an international destination is not always possible. That’s why we've introduced a Missed Call Facility. All you need to do is leave us a missed call on +917303470000 and we’ll call you back within just 10 minutes! However, please ensure you call from a mobile no. and not a landline. You can also mail us at travelclaims@godigit.com
Get a reminder for claims when your flight is delayed: Our claim process for flight delays is advanced. If your flight is delayed for more than 6 hours, you’ll automatically receive an SMS from us. All you need to do is send us a picture of your boarding pass and bank details, and you’ll receive your monetary compensation in a jiffy!
No hard copies needed: We believe in keeping everything digital. That’s why, there’s no need for hardcopy for proofs. A simple upload works for us!
For any other assistance: Before you begin your journey, feel free to call us at 1800-258-5956 or email us at hello@godigit.com and we’ll always be here for you.
It’s important to thoroughly go through your policy document to be educated about your insurance policy. After all, you bought this policy to secure yourself during uncertain times. Digit is all about simplifying insurance so much that even a 5-year-old understands complicated terms!
Since our travel insurance policy is a comprehensive one, we’ve simplified few difficult terms that are mentioned in your policy document below:
Understanding our policy document is important, that’s why we’ve also simplified some of our coverages to help you get a better understanding of them. You can read about our coverages here.
A.K.A Advantages of Travel Insurance
The Well-Planned Traveller
Here are the top three things you should look for and compare, while buying a travel insurance online
When travelling, you need to have an insurance plan in hand. You’ve already read why it's important to secure yourself, now you’re wondering which plan do I pick? There are different kinds of plans available depending on the purpose, duration and nature of your trip. Before selecting your plan, you should also keep the coverage and premium offers in mind.
Some types of travel insurance are:
Individual Travel Insurance: An Individual travel insurance plan is suitable for those on a solo trip. Keeping in mind multiple things that can go wrong, it is important to be cautious especially on your own.
Corporate Travel Insurance: The Corporate travel insurance plan is offered to an employee who is travelling on a business trip. This plan is purchased by the firm or employer, to secure the safe travels of the employee.
Student Travel Insurance: If you’re a student wanting to go abroad on an educational basis, then this plan is for you. Designed keeping the needs of a student in mind, this plan offers beneficial covers at minimum expense.
Group Travel Insurance: This plan benefits the whole group of travellers for unforeseen expenses or losses incurred during the trip. A significant advantage of this plan is reduced costs than individual plans for each traveller.
Family Travel Insurance: Covering the immediate family members of the policy holder under a single plan, this type of international family travel insurance is designed for families that travel together.
Senior Citizen Travel Insurance: Travelling above the age of 60 trails its own risks along. That’s why having an insurance in hand saves you from unexpected issues like medical expenses, unpredictable financial emergencies, etc.
Domestic Travel Insurance: Domestic travel insurance comes in handy when you are travelling within national boundaries.
International Travel Insurance: Similarly, an international travel insurance is useful for international travel. In many countries, it is mandatory to have travel insurance with you while applying for your visa. This protects you from unforeseen expenditure.
Schengen Travel Insurance: A Schengen travel insurance is one that is applicable when travelling to the 26 Schengen countries. This plan secures you from financial losses. You can also avail many benefits as defined by the policy you opt for.
Annual or Multi-trip Travel Insurance: An annual or multi-trip plan is suitable for year-round trips mostly undertaken by those in the corporate sector. If you travel often or more than once in a year, then this plan is suitable for you.
Single trip Travel Insurance: A single trip travel plan fits those who travel abroad occasionally.
An insurance premium is the cost of your insurance. It is the amount you, as a policyholder, must pay in order to be insured. A travel insurance premium is calculated depending on the age, duration, location, number of travellers, and add-ons you choose for your travel insurance plans. The more covers required, the higher your premium amount will be. At Digit, we offer a premium starting at just Rs. 225 . If you’re looking to lower your premium amount, consider this:
Choose covers that are essential to you: Many policyholders are often oblivious to the covers of their packs and end up paying a much higher amount. To avoid this, you can customise your plan and choose only the essential covers like flight delay or missed connection, baggage/passport loss, medical covers, etc.
Be an early bird: If you purchase your travel insurance plan earlier on, you are not only educated about your trip, but you can also make required changes depending on the future events. Some companies may offer discounts or other benefits to policyholders who purchase their insurance prior.
Avoid high-risk activities: To lower your premium costs, you can avoid undertaking high-risk long duration activities or even travelling to destinations that prove to be high-risk. At Digit, we cover adventure activities such as scuba diving, bungee jumping, and skydiving but only if the duration is 1 day. We do not cover weeklong hikes, or professional adventure sports.
Number of travellers: The premium amount also depends on the number of people you are travelling with. If you are going on a solo trip, consider choosing an individual plan. If you are going with a group, then a group plan proves better than single insurance plans for each individual.
Do your research: Buying travel insurance only guarantees your safety during your trip. It is important to choose the right plan, which is flexible enough, has abundant benefits that fit your goals, and compare prices across platforms. You can then compare and choose what’s best for you.
No, a travel insurance isn’t mandatory for all countries internationally. However, it is recommended to get one as it not only protects you against unfortunate situations in a foreign land but, also strengthens your visa application in many situations.
It is compulsory in several countries, including ones in the Schengen region. Without one, you may not get an approved visa of the respective country.
Check out the list of countries where Travel Insurance is mandatory:
We all know how boring visa applications and processes can be. Luckily, there are at least a few countries over the world where Indians don’t need to go through the hassle of applying for one.
Check the list of countries where Indian citizens travel visa-free or avail of Visa on arrival:
Every traveler has once wanted to visit at least one of the many Schengen Countries. So, whether you’re going for a complete Euro Rail tour or are planning to visit a country like Estonia, Finland or Portugal, you will need a Travel Insurance to get your Schengen Tourist Visa approved.
However, Schengen Travel Insurance has many more benefits apart from just getting your visa approved. It will help protect you from several unfortunate situations such as a flight delay, baggage loss or delay, loss of passport, missed flight connection, trip cancellation, medical emergencies, financial emergencies, etc.
Every traveler and their needs are different. However, no matter what kind of traveler you are there are some travel essentials you will need for every trip.
Here’s a quick list on the different things you will need to carry while traveling abroad.
From traveling solo and with your better half to traveling with a huge family or with babies, here’s our complete guide on travel essentials for it all.
Disclaimer -
Your policy is subjected to terms and conditions mentioned in your policy schedule and policy wording. Please go through the documents carefully.
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.