Foreign travel is exciting and oftentimes life-altering. Experiencing a new world can be a lot of fun. There, however, is a need to consider that foreign travel brings many risks that can negatively impact your travel experience. This is why Travel Insurance is a necessary component of any foreign travel, and why selecting the right insurance might be of vital importance.

In this article, let us explore how you can select the travel insurance that perfectly aligns with your requirements to offer protection and peace of mind.

What is travel insurance?

Travelling brings with it a host of different risks, ranging from common occurrences like misplaced checked-in luggage and missed connecting flights to more outliers like coverages for hostage situations or the death of a sponsor(in the case of student travel insurance).

Travel insurance is a way for travellers to mitigate these risks while also covering unexpected situations when travelling. While it may seem like an undue expense, it is an investment that can go a long way in protecting you and your loved ones from adverse situations.

How to find the right travel insurance plan?

Foreign travel is expensive and with tourism starting to boom once again and more and more new entrants in the market. Although this has brought with it more options to choose from than ever before, it has also led to choice fatigue, where the worry about the choice is higher than the problem it solves.

Here are a few questions you can ask yourself to choose the best insurance for your needs and leave those worries behind.

1.Where are you travelling to?

This is an important first question as there are many countries and insurance providers, but no insurance provider offers coverage for all countries. Thus making it the first step to check.

2. Determine what will you do when travelling.

Many plans are available in the market but have special conditions or requirements. For example, opting for special coverage for students is beneficial if you are a student.

3. Are there any specific directives by the destination country?

A lot of times, there are specific travel advisories and directives shared by countries to travellers. For example, if there is a dengue outbreak in the destination country, you can be prepared for the same.

4. How much would you like to insure your trip for?

There are very high amounts you can insure your trip for. Getting the right balance for your trip can help in keeping your premium prices ideal.

5. What is your budget?

Determining one’s budget can help understand what is the right plan for your needs, as well as let you figure out your priorities and non-negotiables.

How to buy travel insurance?

Now that you know how to find the best plan for your needs, you can pull the trigger and buy it. Buying travel insurance is very easy and convenient, with travellers being able to file their applications within minutes and getting quick approvals.

While there are dozens of insurance providers, I always get my insurance from Niva Bupa and these are the steps I follow to do so.

Visit the Niva Bupa website and click on Travel Insurance in the header.
Once on that page, select whether you are going on a single trip or a student looking to get insurance.
Input your destination countries, departure and return dates, and phone number, and click on ‘view plans.’
You will then be asked to select the number of travellers and their ages.
After that, you will be shown three plans you can choose from and a slider to choose how much you want the trip to be insured for.
Once you have reviewed the plans and chosen what best fits your needs, you can fill in all the necessary details.
After this, you can apply and purchase the policy or request a call back from their representatives.

Conclusion

Following the above-given steps and keeping in mind the questions, you, too, can find and purchase travel insurance that aligns perfectly with your requirements. This can ensure that you have the right coverage for your needs and can travel without worrying about these risks with peace of mind.

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