Greece Travel Insurance

Capture the Beauty of Greece with the Right Travel Insurance

A picturesque destination for a dream vacation, Greece offers an ideal setting that is marked by the grandeur of historic structures and the serenity of nature. Pristine beaches, ancient structures with stunning architecture, quaint villages, white buildings with blue domes shimmering under the sun, and beautiful sunsets beyond cliff tops, Greece gives countless picture-perfect moments for travellers.

As you set out to admire the magnificence of this land, remember to secure your trip with the Greece Travel Insurance policy. International travellers are always advised to buy travel plans that help in safeguarding their finances during any medical or non-medical exigency. You can never predict situations like trip delays, misplaced baggage, or even an illness. It is, therefore, wise to be prepared for them and take suitable measures to protect yourself financially.

Do You Need Travel Insurance for Visiting Greece?

Yes, travel insurance is mandatory for all Indian citizens visiting Greece, given the country is part of the Schengen area. Whether travelling from India or anywhere else, you must have a travel plan with a minimum coverage of Euro 30,000 to apply for a Schengen visa. Before your permit, the immigration officers check your travel insurance cover for the Schengen area and other required documents that help you travel safely.

Also, make sure that your travel plan covers COVID-19 treatment costs, given the continuous pandemic risk worldwide. Travel insurance for Greece will safeguard you against expensive medical costs arising due to any accident, injury, or illness. What’s more, it will pay for any trip interruptions like loss of passport, baggage, etc. All the policy benefits and 24*7 customer support that you get are intended to keep you safe from inconveniences and risks.

Explore Europe- The Perfect Travel Insurance for Greece

At Care Health Insurance, we secure your journey to the Land of the Greeks by offering our comprehensive travel insurance for Greece- Explore Europe. The plan covers most of the European countries and the UK– promising complete coverage for medical and non-medical emergencies that may strike you unnoticed. With several sum insured options, up to € 100k for short-duration visits and up to 1000K for students, the Explore Europe policy serves everyone from vacationers and corporate travellers to students.

The best part is that the policy offers optimum benefits of hospitalization coverage, including in-patient and out-patient expenses, reimbursement for trip interruptions, loss of baggage, and other contingencies. With the Explore Europe travel cover, you can enjoy your trip without worrying about out-of-the-budget expenses on healthcare and travel issues. With the option to customize your travel policy, we ensure that you make the most of your Schengen trip.

Salient Features of Greece Travel Cover by Care Health Insurance

While selecting an ideal Greece travel cover, you must look for unique features that make the policy valuable and worthy of investment. Here are the key features of Care Greece Travel Insurance:

• Affordable Premium: The travel policy for Greece fits your travel budget by offering an affordable premium without cutting down on other essentials.
• Automatic Trip Extension: The policy automatically extends travel cover up to 7 consecutive days during prolonged hospitalization, natural calamity, or unfortunate demise.
• Cashless Claim Processing: Our wide network of healthcare providers helps you avail of a cashless in-patient care facility by simply calling us during emergencies.
• All-inclusive Protection: Whether you need healthcare services or assistance during a loss of checked-in baggage, we have your back at every step of your journey.
• Useful Add-on Benefits: The policy helps you customize and secure frequent and long-duration trips with optional covers like PED coverage, refund of visa fees, etc.

Greece Travel Health Insurance Plan at a Glance

*Family option is only available on Single Trip Policies.

What is Covered under our Travel Insurance for Greece?

While providing comprehensive coverage, our travel insurance from India to Greece promises access to quality medical care, no matter where you are. Below are some top covers included under our Greece travel insurance plan-

• Emergency Hospitalization: The policy covers any emergency illness or injury treatment expenses, with in-patient and out-patient care hospitalization benefits.
• Daily Allowance: Get reimbursement up to a specified amount for the additional expenses incurred during hospitalization up to a specified period.
• Compassionate Visit: We cover the flight ticket costs of an immediate family member in case the insured is hospitalised, as per the policy T & C.
• Personal Accident: In the unfortunate event of the insured’s death or permanent total disability, the policy offers a lump sum payout up to the sum insured.
• COVID-19 Coverage: The policy covers standard medical expenses to protect you from COVID-19 treatment costs in the foreign land, subject to policy terms.
• Trip Delay & Cancellation: Worry not during trip delays, interruptions, and cancellations as we cover the related expenses under defined situations as per the policy.
• Delay & Loss of Checked-in Baggage: We ensure protection against checked-in baggage loss and delay at the airport with coverage of up to a specified amount under the policy.
• Loss of Passport & Internation DL: We lower your stress of losing your passport and international driving license in a foreign land by paying a fixed amount as per policy terms.

Exclusions under the Greece Travel Cover

Greece travel policy does not offer coverage in the following scenarios:

• Drug Misuse: Expenses arising out of or attributable to alcohol or drug use/misuse/abuse by the insured members during the course of the trip.
• World War: Any medical or non-medical expenses arising out of national or international war or nuclear perils or consequences thereof.
• Self-inflicted Injury: Any intentional self-injury, suicide attempt, or any other form of harm to self leading to hospitalization or death shall not be covered.
• Hazardous Activities: Any claims relating to hazardous activities like fire stunts, etc., otherwise not mentioned in the policy documents.
• Breach of Law: Any liability or injury expenses arising out of any breach of law or particular regulations set by the destination country.
• Dental Treatment: The policy will not cover the expenses of any planned dental treatment or surgery unless necessitated due to any acute pain.

Note: Plan features, benefits, coverage, and underwriting of claims are subject to policy terms and conditions. Please refer to the brochure, sales prospectus, and policy documents carefully.

What is the Cost of Greece Travel Policy?

The cost of travel health insurance for Greece depends on several factors, including the traveller’s age, destination covered, trip duration, insured person’s health status, and the types of coverage. At Care Health Insurance, we offer affordable Greek travel plans, with premium starting from as low as INR 400* for a single traveller on a week-long journey.

*The above-mentioned insurance premium is calculated subject to no pre-existing medical conditions suffered by the insured. Also, the premium amount is subject to change if the insured person has already claimed any travel policy before.

You can calculate the premium amount for Greece travel cover in these five easy steps:

Step 1: Enter your contact information, including your mobile number, name, and email address, followed by the age of all the members to be insured.

Step 2: Click ‘Next’ and select your travel destinations and travel date. Your policy period will be the same as the number of your travel days.

Step 3: Check in the toggle if the insured members are dealing with any pre-existing medical conditions.

Step 4: Choose the Sum Insured. Care Travel Health Insurance provides two sum insured options: €30k and €100k.

Step 5: Check your calculated premium and click ‘Buy Now’ to proceed.

Please note: The premium cost is subject to several factors, including the number of travellers, their age, destination country/countries, trip duration, and the type of coverage selected.

Factors to Keep in Mind While Choosing a Travel Insurance Plan for Greece

The hunt for the ideal travel insurance is confusing, especially if this is your first overseas journey. At Care Health Insurance, we assist you in finding the perfect international travel insurance that meets your needs and conditions. Here are a few essential things to consider before finalizing travel medical insurance for Greece:

• Schengen Approved Travel Insurance: While travelling to the Schengen territory, including Greece, it is necessary to cross-check if the travel insurance is valid for a Schengen visa.
• Frequency of Trip: While a once-in-a-lifetime trip needs a single-trip insurance plan, frequent flyers would benefit from picking multi-trip travel insurance plans.
• Trip Duration: The insurance premium is calculated based on the number of days you plan to spend in Schengen. The shorter the trip, the lower is the premium.
• Medical History: If you have a pre-existing ailment, you need to ensure that the policy you pick accommodates it.
• High-Risk Zones: Destinations that are high-risk zones have insurance plans with a higher premium requirement. If you are heading to a country famous for adventure activities, you need to check if your policy covers adventure or sports injuries.

Claim Process under Greece Travel Policy

Types of Visas Available for Greece

International tourists must avail of a short-stay type ‘C’ Schengen visa to visit Greece. Based on the purpose of the visit, they can avail of the following types of visas:

Short-term stay visa if you are planning to stay in the country not more than 90 days:

• Tourist or visitor Visa: People travelling to Greece for the purpose of tourism, sight-seeing, recreation, meeting family or friends, etc. can avail a single-entry visa that has a validity of 60 days.
• Business Visa: People travelling to Greece for business purposes like meetings, conferences, etc. on a temporary basis must avail of this visa.
• Visa for Medical Purposes: Those visiting Greece for medical treatment must avail of this visa. Supporting documents like medical reports are required for visa application.
• Visa for Study, Training, Research, or Internship: Those travelling to Greece for pursuing study, training, research, or internship can avail of this visa on the basis of supporting documents like an enrolment certificate, certificate of completion, or courses attended.
• Airport Transit Visa: To transit through Greece, travellers require a valid passport, a round-trip or onward ticket, and a valid visa for the next destination.

There are other short-term visas that are applicable for Members of Official Delegation, SeaFarers, Underage children as well as Film Crew, and those travelling for cultural, sports, or religious purposes.

There are other short-term visas that are applicable for Members of Official Delegation, SeaFarers, Underage children as well as Film Crew, and those travelling for cultural, sports, or religious purposes.

Visa Procedure for Greece

Indian citizens can apply for a Greece visa online and schedule their appointment with the nearest Visa Application Centre (VAC).

Step 1: Based on the purpose of visit, duly fill the visa application form with relevant details

Step 2: Visit the VAC and submit all the supporting documents

Step 3: Submit the visa fee, as applicable

It takes around 15 working days, can be extended up to 30 calendar days, for processing the visa application.

Essential documents needed for visa application:

• Duly signed visa application form
• Recent passport-sized photographs
• Passport with validity of a minimum of 3 months and a minimum two blank pages
• Copy of the passport ID page
• Medical insurance with specified minimum coverage
• Flight ticket for return or round trip
• Proof of accommodation
• Recent bank statement

Experience a Memorable Tour in Greece with our Travel Guide

Greece has a pleasant Mediterranean climate with dry summers and mild winters, making it favourable for travellers to visit the country any time of the year. However, the best time to plan your trip to Greece is during April and June or September to October. To make the most of your Greece trip, keep these tips in check-

• Getting around Greece is easier with the reliable Athens train system and buses. The average fare both is around 20 EUR. In the towns where these public transport modes may not be available, you can conveniently opt for a scooter, moped or ATV rentals.
• For travelling to the various islands within Greece, ferries and boats are available that make your journey comfortable and enjoyable.
• Accommodation costs in Greece may vary anywhere between 10 EUR to 40 EUR, depending on the place you are travelling to and the type of accommodation.
• Greece is also known for its cuisine especially the seafood and the Mediterranean diet. You will need to spend a minimum of 30 EUR for a lavish dinner.

Quick Facts about Greece

Places to Visit in Greece

Located in Southeast Europe, Greece is officially called the Hellenic Republic. It comprises of various islands and is listed among those countries in the world that have the longest coastline. Greece is known for its amazing cuisine, art, and literature. A visit to this country will remind you of the legendary stories you may have heard about Greece as you will also discover relics of the bygone era and a multi-faceted culture that has evolved over the centuries.

• Acropolis of Athens: Discover the history of Greece by taking a trip to this ancient citadel. Also known for the presence of a magnificent temple - Parthenon - dedicated to Greek Goddess Athena.
• Meteora: Famous for its monasteries nestled on mountains, this place is mentioned in the UNESCO World Heritage List. You are also likely to find historic caves that prove the existence of early human civilization.
• Corfu Island: Visit Corfu Island to explore the expansive beaches, fishing villages and centuries-old structures including Churches and Venetian houses.
• Santorini City: One of the vibrant cities of Greece, this volcanic island is known for admirable sunsets, quaint villages on clifftop and churches.
• Mount Olympus: Go hiking or simply admire the beauty of Mount Olympus – the highest mountain in the country which is believed to be the home of the Greek gods.

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