Buy student travel insurance from India

PREMIUMS ARE 1.5 TIMES LESS IN THE COUNTRY

- SAIKAT NEOGI

INDIAN STUDENTS STUDYING abroad should opt for a comprehensive student travel insurance plan from India that covers health, travel, and non-medical services. While university-specific health insurance covers medical expenses only within the region of the university, Indian student travel insurance plans usually offer nationwide coverage in the destination country.

In addition to medical expenses, these plans often include protection against risks such as baggage loss, passport loss, study interruptions, and damage or loss of electronic devices like laptops and tablets. A comprehensive plan provides all-round protection, reducing both financial and emotional stress in unfamiliar environments.

While the university-mandated health cover will take care of basic medical needs as per local laws, it may not include important non-medical benefits such as study interruption, sponsor protection, personal liability, bail bond, or coverage during travel to other countries.