Belgium is a perfect destination for travelers who want food, drinks, and views. Located in Europe's west, Belgium is world renowned for its superior chocolate, wide range of beer, and astonishing castles.

With many sites acclaimed by UNESCO, this country offers a blend of modern and ancient architecture—a true sight for sore eyes. To get here, one of the most important documents you must own is an International Travel Insurance policy.

Belgium travel insurance covers and benefits you in unpredictable situations such as flight delays, passport loss, luggage delay, medical emergencies, trip cancellations, and other mishaps. Purchase your plan online within a few minutes, and you can be off on your trip!

Yes, travel insurance is mandatory when traveling to Belgium. Belgium is a part of the Schengen countries; hence, you must have valid travel insurance to acquire a Schengen visa.

When traveling to Belgium, your travel insurance must have a minimum medical coverage of €30,000, with emergency evacuation and repatriation coverage. You can buy your Travel insurance for Schengen visa from here.

A $50,000 Belgium Travel insurance plan from India for 4 days for 1 adult starts from ₹515 (excluding GST).

Belgium is a nation in Western Europe and is also referred to as the Kingdom of Belgium. To visit this nation, you must apply for a visa for Belgium beforehand, as no visa on arrival applies to Indian citizens.

Additionally, because Belgium is a part of the Schengen region of the European Union, its visa requirements are the same as those of the other Schengen countries.

The tourist visa for Belgium that you will apply for will be a standard Schengen Visa. The average processing time for a Belgium visa for Indians is 15 days; however, it may take up to 30 days. So, to avoid early-hour hassles, applying for a Belgium visa before the vacation is preferable.

Digit's Travel Insurance from India to Belgium 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 hospitalized 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.

• Loss of Passport, Driving License and Temporary Permit - If you lose your passport, visa, driving license, or temporary permit while abroad, and it stops you from continuing your trip. Then we'll cover costs incurred in the issuance of emergency certificate or duplicate passport so that you can get back on enjoying your trip.
• Medical treatment and evacuation exigencies - It is a cover for unexpected emergencies requiring hospitalization due to an illness or acute pain. We will pay reasonable charges as mentioned in your policy.
• Accidental Treatment and Evacuation Exigencies - If you meet with an accident during your trip, resulting in hospitalization, the cost of treatment will be covered. We will pay reasonable and customary charges as mentioned in the policy.
• Daily Cash Allowances - If you are hospitalized during the trip due to an accidental injury or emergency medical treatment and low on cash, you can use the daily allowances provided by Digit up to the maximum number of nights as specified in the policy schedule.
• Dental Treatment Emergency - Dental treatment provided by a dentist during your trip, due to an accidental injury or acute pain in your natural teeth is covered up to the limits shown on your policy schedule.
• Hazardous Adventure Sports - You can enjoy adventure sports that last less than 24 hours continuously, provided you participate in a non-professional capacity and under the supervision of a trained professional, during your trip because this cover provides protection if things go wrong.

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.

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.
• Generally, the terms and conditions can be tricky and very 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.

Belgium is famous for its culture and heritage, which captivate travelers around the globe. The country is at the crossroads between modern and medieval Europe. The UNESCO-acclaimed sites of the capital city Brussels, the medieval-era streets, and gushing canals filled with clear water are only a few of its exquisite offerings.

The best time to visit Belgium is during the months of April-May-June and autumn, between September and October. This is not only because of pleasant weather conditions but also because different festivals and activities occur throughout the country at this time.

However, hotel prices, flight tickets, and other fares may be higher during peak season.

Here are all safety measures to abide by while visiting Belgium:

• Be aware of petty crimes like pick-pocketing, bag snatching, etc. You can avoid such incidents by closely monitoring your belongings in tourist areas.
• Avoid keeping a large volume of cash or withdrawing excessive money from ATMs. Before using one, check the locality properly.
• Get the necessary vaccine and carry the vaccination certificate of COVID-19 to adhere to travel restrictions in different parts of Belgium.
• Keep your travel and other supporting documents where you can easily access them.
• Do not offer cash to strangers. Instead, if you want to help, consider visiting a registered charity.
• Make sure to get international travel insurance to stay financially protected in the event of any mishaps, theft or loss.