Student Travel Insurance for Italy

The Bajaj General Student Companion Plan is the cheapest student health insurance plan for Italy, starting at ₹12 per day for a 22-year-old student travelling for 365 days. It provides $50,000 in medical coverage along with benefits such as sponsor protection and medical repatriation. The final premium may vary based on the student's age, trip duration, destination, and selected coverage.

The cost of student health insurance for Italy starts from around ₹12 per day for a 365-day policy. The final premium depends on the policy duration, coverage amount, selected plan, and benefits included in the policy.

No. Student health insurance Italy must be purchased before travel. If you missed buying Bajaj General health insurance for Italy, fill this student outside India form for assistance.

Yes. The Italy visa process requires proof of coverage. Plans like Bajaj student prime, student elite, and student companion qualify as valid Bajaj General travel insurance options with the required minimum coverage.

Universities may have additional mandatory benefits under their Allianz student insurance guidelines. Choose a plan that satisfies your specific university checklist.

Yes. COVID-19 treatment is covered under Bajaj General student insurance as part of normal sickness coverage.

Pre-existing conditions are covered as an add-on in certain plans such as the Bajaj student prime plan. An additional premium is required.

The following steps apply for buying Bajaj General travel medical insurance or any Bajaj travel health insurance plan:

1. Visit the Italy Student Insurance page.
2. Enter your details and view plans.
3. Compare premium and benefits.
4. Select the right Italy student insurance plan.
5. Fill the form and make the payment.
6. Receive policy instantly.

Yes. You can renew your Bajaj General student travel insurance online while in Italy. Use the link to renew before expiry.

You can cancel your Bajaj General student travel insurance policy by providing valid proof such as visa refusal or postponement.

Cashless treatment is available after deductible. For outpatient services, pay upfront and apply for reimbursement. The claims team guides you through the entire process.

Yes. Cashless treatment is available for hospitalization exceeding 24 hours with prior authorization.

Emergency medical evacuation is included in Bajaj General’s Bajaj General health insurance for Italy, allowing evacuation to India if medically required.

Yes. Under the compassionate visit benefit, travel expenses for an immediate family member are covered.

For an Italy student visa, you need a Schengen-compliant private medical insurance policy that covers emergency hospitalization, repatriation, and medical evacuation across the entire Schengen area not just Italy. A standard tourist travel policy without student-specific benefits like sponsor protection or study interruption cover will meet the visa's minimum requirement but won't protect your tuition investment if your studies are interrupted. Bajaj General student insurance plans are built to satisfy both the visa requirement and the university's own insurance checklist in one policy.

Yes. You must submit your insurance policy document showing at least EUR 30,000 coverage and repatriation benefits as part of your Italy student visa application. Consulates typically want this proof before your interview, not after, so buy your policy well ahead of your appointment date rather than waiting until travel is imminent.

Bajaj General is one of India's established general insurers, and its student travel plans are accepted by 90+ Italian universities listed on this page, including Bocconi University, the University of Bologna, and Politecnico di Milano. Over 15,500 students have purchased Bajaj General coverage through NRIOL, with 24×7 global assistance and cashless hospitalization for claims exceeding 24 hours. As with any insurer, review the specific plan's sub-limits and exclusions against your university's checklist before buying.

No. EHIC is only available to EU/EEA nationals and gives Indian students no coverage at all in Italy. Even for EU students who do hold one, EHIC covers only emergency, state-provided care it excludes medical evacuation, repatriation, and private facility treatment, all of which are included in Bajaj General student health insurance plans. Indian students must purchase private student travel insurance regardless of any EHIC-related information found online, since EHIC does not apply to non-EU nationals.