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Situated between Estonia and Lithuania, Latvia is an age-old country with many quirky and interesting facts, like having one of the world’s oldest flags. In Latvia, you can experience the Old Town Christmas Fair, the International Ice Sculpture Festival, and the very special Latvia Song and Dance Festival.
One of the most important documents you must own to get to Latvia is a Schengen Visa. Find out how Digit’s International Travel Insurance to Latvia from India fits the description below! You can easily buy Latvia travel insurance online through our digital, hassle-free, super-quick process.
Yes, travel insurance is mandatory when traveling to Latvia. Latvia is a part of the Schengen countries. Hence, to acquire a Schengen visa, you must have valid Travel Insurance.
When traveling to Latvia, your travel insurance must have a minimum medical coverage of €30,000, with emergency evacuation and repatriation coverage.
A $50,000 Latvia travel insurance plan from India for 4 days for 1 adult starts from ₹515 (excluding GST).
If you want to visit this Baltic state, you must apply for a Latvia visa online. You will need a Latvian Schengen visa that is valid for 90 days within a 180 days period. You can opt for single, multiple, or dual entry during this period.
The processing time to finalise the Latvia visa application is approximately 15 days. However, in case of an adverse situation like inaccuracy in the visa application process, it may take up to 60 days to finalise your visa.
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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 Latvia 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 Latvia, 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.
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.
Latvia’s currency is the euro €. Each euro is divided into 100 cents. Euro banknotes are available in 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, and 500 cents, and Coins are available in 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, and 50 coins.
As of 5th August 2024, the currency exchange rates of the Euro are as follows:
Note: You cannot use any currencies other than Euro anywhere in Latvia.
Whilst comparing travel quotes from different insurance companies, make sure you are aware of the following:
The tourism industry in Latvia has been growing significantly as tourists from all over the world have started to show interest in this exotic Baltic state. Latvia is famous for its large swathes of unspoiled woods, sea beaches with white sand dunes, and pine-covered forests. Although small, the country has a lot to offer, especially for adventure enthusiasts.
The ideal time to experience Latvia's scenic beauty is between April and September. At this time, you can attend many festivals and visit remarkable places. Moreover, July and August see the maximum footfall of international tourists.
So, to avoid a rush, it is preferable to plan your trip and book your tickets well in advance. Moreover, early booking of flights and hotel accommodations will eliminate additional expenses.
Let’s find out what safety measures to follow while visiting Latvia:
The following is the list of international and domestic airports in Latvia:
Travel insurance safeguards your finances and ensures peace of mind while you travel. Choose a policy that fits your needs, and read the terms and conditions to avoid any unexpected issues during an emergency.