Why do you need Travel Insurance for India?
From Delhi to Ellora & the Ajanta Caves, Travel Insurance for India will give you peace of mind no matter which part of India you choose to explore. For the duration of your trip, India Travel Insurance will cover you for medical emergencies, repatriation and cancellation1 costs.
Comprehensive cover when travelling to India
Did you know that India is experiencing notable growth in tourism, placing 34th on the world travel and tourism competitiveness index? In fact, in 2019, before the pandemic, more than one million British nationals visited India. If you choose to visit India, it’s essential that you travel safely. So, how can AllClear help you? As the UK’s No.1 for Travel Insurance2, AllClear can offer you:
- Travel Insurance with pre existing conditions
- Annual Multi-Trip and Single policies with Flexible cancellation cover and no upper age limits
What should Travel Insurance for India Cover?
Look for a policy that includes:
- Medical expenses cover – although it’s not mandatory, travel insurance is strongly advised when travelling to India. Choose a policy with medical expenses cover, to avoid any unexpected medical expenses if you need treatment while you’re away.
- Repatriation – The FCDO specifies that medical facilities are not comparable to those within the UK, especially in remote areas. If You need medical transport back home, you’ll need repatriation cover to help with the costs.
- Cancellation cover1 – sometimes you have to cancel your trip. For example with a positive Covid diagnosis or pre-existing medical condition.
- Personal property cover – There is always the possibility of losing luggage at the airport etc
SWIPE TO COMPARE POLICIES
Gold |
Gold Plus |
Platinum |
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Emergency medical expenses and Repatriation costs | Up to £10m | Up to £15m | Unlimited |
Cancellation* and Curtailment | Up to £2k | Up to £15k | Up to £25k |
Travel Delay | Up to £300 | Up to £1,500 | Up to £1,500 |
Personal Belongings | Up to £2k | Up to £2.5k | Up to £5k |
Personal liability | Up to £2m | Up to £2m | Up to £2m |
Legal protection cover | Up to £50k | Up to £50k | Up to £100k |
* If you buy a policy which includes cancellation cover. / All these figures are per person and per trip.
More than 3 million people have chosen AllClear.
98% of customers rate us as ‘Excellent’ or ‘Great’3. Perhaps it’s time you joined the UK’s most trusted Travel Insurance provider1. Curious about other travellers’ experiences with AllClear Travel insurance for India? Discover their stories below:
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“Great price insurance if you have pre-existing medical conditions.” – Mistry
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Simple 3 step quote process
1. Call us or click a quote button on our site
Once you are ready to start the quote process, the first step is to provide your personal details and information about your holiday plans.2. Complete our simple medical screening process
You then declare the medical conditions for you (and any other travellers) and answer the specifically designed medical questions.3. Get your quotes
You will then get your quotes and can either proceed to buy, or save your quote, at this stage.For safety and travelling advice, check the latest information from the FCDO before taking your trip.
If you are visiting friends or family in India, you will still need a Travel Insurance policy. If you hold a dual-citizenship, then you should be entitled to state medical care where available. Still, the nearest state vicinity may be too far from you, and you may be treated in a more specialist or private hospital out of necessity. If this happens, you may still be left with a medical bill to pay if you don’t have comprehensive Travel insurance.
On a Single Trip policy, the limit of one single holiday can be anything up to 365 days. So if you are planning to visit India for a year or less, we can cover you for the entire duration of your visit!
Top Tips for India
Bollywood is the world’s largest producer of films, producing on average1,500-2,000 feature films a year, surpassing Hollywood. If you’re looking for an unforgettable experience on your trip, head to Mumbai to partake in a Film City Bollywood experience.
Currency
Indian rupee
Language
There are 121 languages spoken in India. The official language and the language most widely spoken is Hindi.
Emergency number
If you have an emergency in India call 112
Health
The standard of medical care isn’t the same in India as it is in Britain. It’s strongly advised that you have comprehensive Travel Insurance. Visa You’ll need a visa for visiting India. FRRO website can help you with any visa-related queries.
1 Providing you have purchased a policy that includes cancellation cover.
2 Based on Trustpilot reviews of all companies in the Travel Insurance Company category that have over 70,000 reviews as of February 2024.
3 Based on 140,000+ Trustpilot responses, as of May 2024.