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Traveling to Saudi Arabia from India during the colder months is a perfect opportunity to experience urban and rural pleasures. As the birthplace of Islam, the country is visited all year round. Its enriching culture, traditions, architecture, scenic landscape, and exotic cuisine will make you return for more.
There's so much to experience under the beautiful Arabian nights. To enhance your trip to this glorious desert, you should have Travel Insurance for Saudi Arabia. It covers and benefits you in one-day adventure activities and unpredictable situations such as flight delays, loss of passport, luggage delay, medical emergencies, trip cancellations, and other mishaps.
Yes, travel insurance is mandatory when traveling to Saudi Arabia. The insurance must be valid for the duration of your stay and cover medical emergencies, trip cancellations, and other unexpected events.
Coverage for Covid-19 medical treatment and quarantine is also a must.
A $50,000 Saudi Arabia Travel insurance plan from India for one adult starts from ₹395 (excluding GST).
Now, it is easy to apply for a Saudi Arabia visa for Indians and get approval. Visit the official website of the Saudi Arabia Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA). After that, create a user account for visa application.
Indian travelers looking for an offline visa application method for Saudi Arabia can visit the embassy and fill out the application form with the necessary documents and fees.
Generally, if your visa application is flawless, it will take 4 to 5 days as processing time. However, if there are any discrepancies or complications, it takes up to 3 weeks.
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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 Qatar 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 Saudi Arabia, 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.
Whilst comparing travel quotes from different travel insurances for Saudi Arabia, make sure you are aware of the following:
Saudi Arabia’s national currency is the Saudi riyal (SAR), divided into 100 halal. Coins in denominations of 1 or 2 riyals and 1, 5, 10, 25, and 50 halal.
As of 24th June 2024, the currency exchange rates of SAR are as follows:
Note: Some tourist places also accept currencies such as euros, US dollars, or pounds sterling.
If you are willing to experience the charm of the exquisite Arab world, you can begin by exploring Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia is famous for its Islamic heritage and Bedouin traditions. This splendid Middle Eastern country has various eye-catching attractions.
However, to ensure that your trip to the country is smooth and hassle-free, you must have a detailed idea about the visa formalities, safety tips, places of attraction, and more.
The best time to visit Saudi Arabia is between November to February. At this time, you can enjoy the outdoor activities and the sightseeing because of the pleasant weather. Moreover, you will be able to experience various festivals during this time of the year.
Let's understand the essential safety measures required to follow while visiting Saudi Arabia:
Furthermore, getting a travel insurance policy before your trip to Saudi Arabia is essential as it protects you from financial liability due to sudden expenses due to flight delays, loss of valuables, medical emergencies, cancellation of hotel booking, etc.
If you are willing to experience the charm of the exquisite Arab world, you can begin by exploring Saudi Arabia. The country is known for its Islamic heritage and Bedouin traditions. You can find various eye-catching attractions in this splendid Middle-eastern country.
However, to make sure that your trip to the country is smooth and hassle-free, you will need to have a detailed idea about the visa formalities, safety tips, places of attraction and more. Refer to the guide below for more information.
The most suitable time to visit Saudi Arabia is between November to February. At this time, you can enjoy the outdoor activities and the sightseeing because of the pleasant weather. Moreover, you will be able to experience various festivals that take place during this time of the year.
Here is a list of top things to do in Saudi Arabia:
Let's take a look at a list of top places to see in Saudi Arabia:
Visit the official website of the Saudi Arabia Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA). After that, create a user account for visa application. Indian travellers looking for an offline method of visa application for Saudi Arabia can visit the embassy and fill up the application form with the necessary documents and fees. Generally, if your visa application is flawless, it will take 4 to 5 days as processing time. However, if there are any discrepancies or complications, it takes up to 3 weeks.
Saudi Arabia follows strict laws that foreigners, including Indians visiting the country, need to follow. Hence, it is a requirement to carry all the supporting and travel documents to steer clear of legal issues. Upon landing at the airport of Saudi Arabia, the concerned officer can enquire about the intention and duration of the trip.
The country has, however, dropped all Covid-related restrictions.
Let's understand the essential safety measures required to follow while visiting Saudi Arabia:
Furthermore, getting a travel insurance policy before your trip to Saudi Arabia is essential as it protects you from financial liability due to sudden expenses due to flight delay, loss of valuables, medical emergencies, cancellation of hotel booking, etc.
If you are facing any trouble or complications during your stay in Saudi Arabia, contact the Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia for support.