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France is one of Europe's best travel destinations! Visiting the country - be it for business, academics, or a vacation -provides a quality experience to anyone who enters. France is known as the world's fashion capital and has so much to explore. It is an inspirational place for art, design, and history.
Before flying to France from India, you should secure yourself with travel insurance to enjoy a safe trip. Digit's International Travel Insurance for France 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 perfect trip!
Yes, travel insurance is mandatory when travelling from India to France. Being a part of the Schengen Countries, France has mandated travel insurance with adequate health coverage.
Your travel insurance must cover at least €30,000 for medical treatment and evacuation and must be valid through the entire Schengen Zone and the duration of your trip.
You can apply for a Schengen Visa from India to visit all 26 countries in the zone.
A $50,000 France travel insurance plan from India for one adult for 4-day trip starts from ₹515 (excluding GST).
With its age-old history, exquisite architecture, and rich culture, France is a treasure trove for travellers. If you plan to visit this beautiful country soon, you must apply for France tourist visa from India. Schedule an appointment with the nearest visa application centre and make sure you have enough time for the review before your departure.
There are two main categories of French visas -
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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.
Digit's Travel Insurance from India to France 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:
After you buy our international travel insurance for France, 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 & 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!
On the Digit app or website, select the geography/country, number of travellers and date of birth, and click ‘View Prices.’
Select the plan, sum insured, and click ‘Continue.’
Next, fill in your personal and nominee details, complete health declaration, click ‘Pay Now’ and complete the payment.
You’re done! The policy document will be sent to you via email, SMS, and WhatsApp. You can also access it 24/7 on the Digit App.
Digit is one of the foremost travel insurance providers in India, offering numerous benefits under their policies to make travelling to France secure for Indians. When purchasing your France travel insurance cover, consider buying from Digit for the following reasons:
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.
The euro is France's official currency. One euro is divided into 100 cents, and seven notes are in circulation, available in denominations of €5, €10, €20, €50, €100, €200 and €500.
Eight coins in circulation are also in denominations of €1 and €2, followed by one, two, five, 10, 20, and 50 cents.
As of 5th July 2024, the currency exchange rates of the Euro are as follows:
Note: You cannot use any currencies other than the Euro anywhere in France.
Whilst comparing travel quotes from different travel insurances for France, make sure you are aware of the following:
Are you planning a lavish romantic vacation? Then France can be an ideal destination for you. France is famous for its fascinating Eiffel Tower, Champs-Elysées, Moulin Rouge, etc., and will captivate you with their picturesque beauty. Besides, the rich art, culture, cuisine, and colourful vibes of this elegant country will keep you elated every moment.
However, you must follow some guidelines and procedures for a safe and smooth vacation. This article will provide a guide to planning a France tour.
Considering the pleasant weather conditions and soulful events, summer is the best time to visit France. The months between June to August, when the temperature ranges between 14°C and 28°C, is the ideal time for a France tour. However, if you prefer solitude, you can plan your vacation during spring.
The months between March to May and September to October come with mild temperatures and remain less crowded.
There are certain safety measures that you must follow to ensure a safe and secure vacation in your dream destination. Here are some of them:
Note: Travel insurance can safeguard you financially in case of any unforeseen incidents in a foreign land. International travel insurance covers you financially during passport loss, thefts, medical emergencies, flight cancellations, etc.