India Travel Insurance Solved with Budget Direct
India is a vibrant country of exquisite natural beauty and cultural opulence. You could travel for months from one vibrant city to a rural village—and everywhere in between—and still not be able to explore all of the sacred sites, centuries-old majestic monuments, ancient religious ritual sites and extraordinary places.
India is a vast world in its own right, coloured by stunning landscapes, relentless cultural spirit and enthralling urban centres. Yet, among spectacular temples and romantic palaces, there exists poverty, slums and evidence of the diverse country’s glaring disparities. No traveller can afford to go to India unprepared.
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Common health and safety concerns for India
There are some important considerations you should take before travelling to India so you can focus more on relaxing and less on your health and safety.
India security risks
Smartraveller.gov.au recommends that Australians travelling to India should exercise a high degree of caution because of the possibility of civil unrest and threat of terrorist attack. They recommend keeping abreast of security updates, registering your travel plans and getting the right level of cover of travel insurance.
Am I covered for riding scooters
and motorbikes in India?
To be covered for claims on a two and three wheeled motor vehicle you must comply with the following conditions:
- As the driver or passenger you must wear a helmet (this is irrespective of the law of the country you are in)
As the Driver:
- You must hold a driving licence appropriate for the country you are in and
- If using a motorcycle rated 125cc or higher, you must hold a current and valid licence required for driving the equivalent rated motorcycle in Australia.
What to do before you leave for India
Here are some quick easy steps you can take now to make sure your trip goes exactly as planned with no unpleasant surprises!
Get
Vaccinated
Make sure you’ve had your Hepatitis A and Typhoid shots 4-8 weeks before you leave. Ask your doctor to prescribe Malaria tablets for your trip.
Locate the Australian Embassy
Know where to get help if you find yourself in a sticky spot. The Australian Embassy is located in New Delhi.
Ensure you are covered
Cover all your bases with travel insurance that has your back in emergencies.
Overseas medical and emergency assistance
With Budget Direct travel insurance, you get access to a worldwide, 24/7 network of medical and emergency assistance providers.
These include multilingual medical and travel specialists, including about 500 doctors in 34 countries.
Frequently asked questions
What happens if my trip return date changes and I need to extend my policy?
To extend your trip email us on travelhelp@budgetdirect.com.au or call us on 1800 444 424 Monday – Friday between 9am and 5pm AEST as soon as you know you need to extend your trip and within two days of your policy expiring. Additional premium may be charged. Your policy can only be extended once, and only up to a maximum combined duration of 12 months.
Budget Direct Annual Multi-Trip covers you up to 30 days for each trip you take in a 12 month period. If your trip is for longer than 30 days then you will need to purchase an additional travel insurance policy.
Is cover provided for high-value items such as personal computers, video recorders and cameras?
We provide cover for personal computers, video recorders, mobile phones and cameras (except under Budget Direct Last Minute Cover). See the table of benefits in the Product Disclosure Statement for limits applicable for your level of cover.
What’s not covered?
We do not cover certain situations and circumstances, including:
- failure to get relevant inoculations or vaccinations
- errors or omissions in your travel bookings
- incidents involving drugs or alcohol
- loss of luggage and personal effects left unattended
- countries listed as ‘Do not travel’ on the federal government’s Smartraveller website
- certain pre-existing medical conditions
- medical expenses incurred in Australia (which are already covered by Medicare or your private health insurer).
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