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Located in central Europe, this small mountainous country offers nothing less than a jaw-dropping experience. Visiting Switzerland includes 13 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, sparkling glaciers, and medieval villages.
You can travel through the country and witness nature at its finest. The cities of Zürich and Geneva are among the most populous in Switzerland. Zürich is home to plenty of museums and a vibrant culture. Geneva is known as a global financial center for diplomacy, offering to explode business opportunities because of the presence of numerous international organizations.
Switzerland is a beautiful destination for a getaway to ease your mind and find peace. Before flying to Switzerland from India, you should secure yourself with travel insurance to enjoy a safe trip.
Digit's International Travel Insurance for Switzerland covers and benefits you in unpredictable situations such as flight delays, passport loss, baggage 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 Switzerland. Being a part of the Schengen countries, Switzerland has mandated travel insurance with adequate health coverage.
Your travel insurance must cover medical treatment and evacuation for at least €30,000 and must be valid throughout 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 Switzerland travel insurance plan from India for 4 days for 1 adult starts from ₹515 (excluding GST).
If there’s just that one place on everyone’s places to go in my lifetime list, it would probably be Switzerland. Barring Bollywood’s obsession with shooting romantic songs across the green pastures of Switzerland, it is the perfect destination for everyone else, too, from young couples and honeymooners to a group of friends or your entire family.
Switzerland has much to offer, from breathtaking mountains to its fairy-tale-like green meadows and even some gorgeous hiking trails, including the best chocolates ever!
Before you start mapping out your itinerary and counting down your vacation days, ensure you’ve got your Switzerland visa and essential documents, such as your travel insurance policy, in place.
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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 Switzerland 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 Switzerland, 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.
The official currency of Switzerland is the Swiss franc (CHF). Each franc is divided into 100 rappen.
Swiss banknotes in denominations of 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, and 1000 are available, as are 1, 2, and 5 franc coins. Rappen comes in coins of 5, 10, 20, and 50.
As of 1st August 2024, the currency exchange rates of the Swiss franc (CHF) are as follows:
Note: The Swiss Franc (CHF) is the official currency accepted everywhere in Switzerland. However, the Euro is often accepted everywhere, especially in shops, hotels, rail stations, and gas stations.
Whilst comparing travel quotes from different travel insurances for Switzerland, make sure you are aware of the following:
Switzerland is known as an ideal destination for honeymoon couples. However, this European country is adored by all across the world. Switzerland tempts travel enthusiasts from every corner of the globe with its ice-capped mountains, lush green floras, delicious chocolate and cheese, and classy watches.In addition, Switzerland is famous for its Swiss culture, living standards, cuisines, festivals, etc., and attracts most travelers' attention. If you are looking for an exotic escape to the land of the scenic Alps, plan a trip to Switzerland.
The best time to visit Switzerland is from June to August to explore its picturesque views. However, considering its pleasant temperature and pristine nature, it is also the most crowded season. Autumn (September and October) offers astonishing landscapes and a mild, cool temperature, making it the most suitable time to hike in the Swiss Alps.
Travelling in an unknown country can be hazardous if you are unaware of the safety protocols. Here are some of the necessary measures you must follow to enjoy a safe and secure journey:
International travel insurance covers you in case of financial outflow due to thefts or losses of your personal belongings, flight delays and cancellations, passport loss, medical emergencies, etc.
The following is the list of international and domestic airports in Switzerland: