France Travel Plans starting at just ₹401*
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Flight Cancellation Covered*
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Baggage Loss Covered*
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Passport Loss Covered*
Travel Insurance for France
France is where café tables spill onto cobblestone streets, the Louvre guards centuries of art, lavender fields perfume the air, and the Alps call out to skiers and hikers alike. Every year, more Indians tick Paris, Nice, or Chamonix off their bucket list, flying out of Mumbai, Delhi, or Bengaluru with packed itineraries, tighter connections, and even tighter luggage space.
Now picture this: you land at Charles de Gaulle and your checked-in bag doesn’t. It had your winter jacket, a few medicines and a charger you can’t do without. Or you slip on a staircase in the Metro, need an X‑ray and suddenly your museum budget is staring at a hospital bill.
This is exactly where IndusInd France Travel Insurance (earlier Reliance France Travel Insurance) proves its worth. It can help cover the cost of emergency medical treatment, support you when baggage goes missing, and even pitch in if flights are delayed and you need an extra night’s stay. You’re not left figuring things out alone in a new country. Our team will guide you, 24/7.
So, while you plan croissants at sunrise and Seine-side walks at sunset, add one more item to your pre‑departure checklist: a reliable travel insurance plan from IndusInd General Insurance (formerly Reliance General Insurance). And with the IndusInd Selfi-i App, you can store your travel policy and other related documents in one place. It’s a small step that keeps your big French plans on track.
France should be about croissants, castles, the Côte d’Azur, and the Champs-Élysées, not panic over euro-denominated hospital bills or missed connections. IndusInd France Travel Insurance (formerly Reliance France Travel Insurance) keeps your trip protected, affordably.
Up to $500,000 Medical Coverage
High medical cover overseas
24/7 Customer Support Available
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Benefits of Buying France Travel Insurance
Medical Coverage
Twisted your ankle on the steps of Montmartre, the food didn’t really suit you after a cheese-and-wine crawl in Lyon, or did you need ER care in Nice? – We cover medical expenses up to USD 500,000* and USD 500* for emergency dental care anywhere in France.
Passport Loss
If you lose your passport on the Paris metro or somewhere in the busy Louvre queues, we’ll reimburse up to USD 300* towards getting a replacement passport from the Indian Embassy/Consulate in France.
Flight Delays & Connecting Flights
Strikes or air‑traffic issues can throw plans off. If your flight is delayed by 12 hours or more, you can receive up to USD 60 over 12 12-hour* delays, which can be used for meals, accommodations, or essentials.
Baggage Support
Landed in Paris, but your suitcase didn’t? For checked-in baggage delays exceeding 12 hours, claim up to USD 100* to purchase essentials. If it’s declared lost, you’re covered up to USD 1,500*.
Personal Liability
Accidentally scratch a rental car in Provence or bump an e‑bike into a parked vehicle in Nice? Our personal liability cover pays up to USD 200,000*, so you’re not paying out of pocket.
Emergency Cash
Wallet lost at the Champs‑Élysées or a Strasbourg Christmas market? We can pay an advance up to USD 300* in emergency cash so you can purchase food, arrange transportation, or find a place to stay.
Individual Travel Plan
Flying solo to France? The IndusInd France Travel Insurance (formerly Reliance France Travel Insurance) Individual Plan protects a single traveller against costly medical care, lost baggage/passport and flight delays. Buy online, store it on the IndusInd Self‑i app, and travel freely with 24×7 assistance. Here are some of its more features:
Family Travel Plan
Heading to France with the whole crew? The IndusInd France Travel Insurance (formerly Reliance France Travel Insurance) Family Plan pools a shared cover up to USD 250,000* for everyone. With us, you get one Schengen‑ready policy, one claim flow and zero juggling. Here is what you can get more with the plan:
Disclaimer: Please refer to the official policy documents for detailed information linked here.
What is covered?
Emergency Care: Covers medical and dental treatment resulting directly from accidental injuries sustained during your trip.
Pre-existing Diseases: If a pre-existing condition becomes life-threatening while travelling, emergency treatment costs will be covered.
Third-Party Liability: If you accidentally injure someone or damage their property, we’ll cover the resulting medical or repair expenses.
Travel and Baggage Delay: Covers delays due to medical emergencies, bad weather, job loss or security issues. Baggage delays exceeding 12 hours are also covered.
Lost Passport: If your passport is lost or stolen during your trip, the plan helps cover the cost of getting you a replacement.
What is not Covered?
Medical Tourism, Undisclosed Pre-Existing Diseases & Maternity: We cover all medical emergency costs while you're overseas except for maternity costs, undeclared PEDs and planned medical treatments.
Negligence & Travelling Against Medical Advice: Your trip emergencies are always covered; however, we do not cover trips taken against a doctor's advice, or claims due to personal delays or negligence.
Legal Action: Liability-related costs are fully covered except for ones arising out of any legal violations while overseas.
Disclaimer: For a detailed list of inclusions and exclusions, please refer to our official policy documents linked here.
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Purchasing IndusInd France Travel Insurance is quick and fully online. Do it before your visa appointment or flight booking so that all your paperwork is in order.
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Enter your travel dates, DOB and choose France as your destination.
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Cashless
Get all-around protection for your car with us! We also settle claims cashlessly when you opt for repairs at any of our 11,000+ network garages.
Steps to file a cashless claim
For medical claims, let us know via our helpline or email using your policy number.
Check if the hospital accepts cashless claims & submit the claim form.
IndusInd Care (previously Reliance Care) will review the claim and your documents.
Upon approval, we place a Guarantee of Pay (GoP) to the hospital.
If the hospital does not agree to the GoP, you can always file a reimbursement claim.
Reimbursement
Get all-around protection for your car with us! We also settle claims cashlessly when you opt for repairs at any of our 11,000+ network
garages.
Steps to file a Reimbursement claim
Get in touch via our helpline or email for luggage delays, trip cancellations, etc.
Complete the claim form and gather all other necessary documents.
You might need to submit a passport copy, flight tickets, emails from the airline or FIR.
IndusInd Care (previously Reliance Care) will review the claim to decide its approval.
After approval, the compensation or benefit amount will be disbursed to you.
Disclaimer: Please refer to our official policy documents for the detailed claims process.
Types of Visas for France
Planning a trip to France from India? The right visa depends on the purpose of your trip and the duration of your stay. Here are six common visa types Indians use for France that you should be aware of:
Schengen Short‑Stay (Tourist/Visitor, Type C)
For holidays, family visits, short training or similar trips, this visa allows you to stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area. Multiple‑entry short‑stay visas can be issued for 6 months to 5 years, but each stay still can’t exceed 90 days.
Business Short‑Stay (Type C)
Use this visa for meetings, trade fairs, conferences or partner visits in France; it’s a Schengen short‑stay visa. It allows visits of up to 90 days within a 180-day window, subject to the usual short-stay rules.
Airport Transit Visa (Type A)
If you’re only transiting through a French airport en route to a non‑Schengen destination, you may need this visa. It keeps you in the airport’s international transit area (no entry into the Schengen area). If you must change airports or leave the transit zone, a valid short-stay visa is required.
Student Long‑Stay (VLS‑TS)
For studies lasting over 90 days, students are typically issued a VLS-TS (long-stay visa serving as a residence permit) to be validated within 3 months of arrival, provided the study period is 12 months or less. If the program is longer than 12 months, you receive a long‑stay visa and then apply for a residence permit within 2 months after arrival.
Talent/Qualified Employee Visa
Eligible professionals with a valid work contract from a French employer are eligible to apply for the Talent – Qualified Employee route. This multi‑year residence permit also serves as your work authorisation and can be issued for up to four years, with renewal possible if you continue to meet the criteria.
Family/Spouse of a French National (Long‑Stay)
Spouses and certain family members of French citizens can apply on family grounds; for stays over 90 days, this is a long‑stay visa equivalent to a residence permit. If approved, a VLS‑TS “vie privée et familiale” is generally issued for 12 months (specific supporting documents required).
Embassy Contact Details: India and France
Parameters | France Embassy in India | Indian Embassy in France |
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Country | France | India |
Location | New Delhi | Paris |
Address | 2/50-E Shantipath Chanakyapuri, New Delhi - 110 021 | Main Chancery, 13-15 Rue Alfred Dehodencq, 75016 Paris |
Contact Number | 91 (11) 4319 6100 / 91 (11) 4319 6250 | 00 33 1 40 50 70 70 |
Email Address | passport.paris@mea.gov.in / visa.paris@mea.gov.in
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Operating Days | Monday - Friday | Monday - Friday |
| Premium starting at | 8:30 am - 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm | 9:00 am - 5:30 pm |
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Best Time to Visit France
France has something special in every season. But the “best” time really depends on your plan: quiet museum days, coastal breaks or mountain adventures. Pick the season that fits your budget and interests, and you’ll have a great trip.
March-June
What to Expect: Mild days, longer daylight, fresh greens in parks and countryside; still a chance of light showers.
Perfect For: City walks, museum time, vineyard drives.
Tourist Flow: Shoulder season crowd, but moving toward busy by June.
Fights and Hotel Rates: Typically mid-range, with rates rising as summer approaches.
Return Airfare from India (Approx.): ₹50,000–₹75,000*
Keep in Mind: Book key sights in advance and pack a light layer/umbrella for spring showers.
July-October
What to Expect: Warm to hot in cities during July-August; beaches buzzing in the south.
Perfect For: Mediterranean coast time, long daylight sightseeing, late‑summer road trips.
Tourist Flow: Peak crowds occur in July and August, with a gradual easing from September.
Fights and Hotel Rates: Highest in mid‑summer; soften in late September and October.
Return Airfare from India (Approx.): ₹70,000–₹1,10,000+*
Keep in Mind: Reserve accommodation early for July–August, and look for better value from mid‑September.
November-February
What to Expect: Colder, shorter days; lively Christmas markets and excellent Alpine snow; quieter big‑city museums outside the holidays.
Perfect For: Festive breaks, café time, fewer‑crowd city trips, and ski holidays.
Tourist Flow: Generally low (except Christmas/New Year).
Fights and Hotel Rates: Often the year’s lowest outside the holiday weeks.
Return Airfare from India (Approx.): ₹40,000-₹60,000*
Keep in Mind: Expect rain in the north and early dusk. Plan indoor activities and check mountain weather if heading to the Alps.
Interesting Facts About France
Most‑Visited Country: France welcomed about 100 million international visitors in 2023, making it the world’s most‑visited country. No wonder so many itineraries start (or end) in Paris.
Louvre Leads the Museums: The Louvre in Paris regularly tops global museum rankings. In 2023, it was the most‑visited museum in the world.
Eiffel Tower is 330m Tall: In March 2022, a new radio antenna was added, taking the Tower’s height to 330 metres (1,083 ft). You’ll be able to see it from miles away on a clear day.
The Baguette Is UNESCO‑Listed: France’s baguette‑making know‑how was added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2022. It celebrates everyday artisan baking you’ll taste in every quarter.
TGV’s Record-Breaking Speed: France’s TGV holds the world speed record for a wheeled train, reaching 574.8 km/h (as set in 2007). Your regular trains won’t go that fast, but they do make city‑to‑city trips quick.
Europe’s Top Theme‑Park Resort: Disneyland Paris is Europe’s most‑visited theme‑park resort. If you are travelling with kids, this can be a great add-on to your trip after a stay in Paris.
Mont Blanc is Western Europe’s Highest: At around 4,807-4,808 m, Mont Blanc towers over the Alps on the France-Italy border. Many travellers base themselves in Chamonix to see it up close.
The World’s Tallest Bridge: The Millau Viaduct in southern France is the world's tallest bridge, with a structural height of 343 meters. It’s a stunning sight on a road trip through Aveyron.
A Little Slice of India in Paris: Paris hosts an annual Ganesh Chaturthi parade in the La Chapelle/Little India area, led by the Sri Manicka Vinayakar Alayam temple. If your dates line up, it’s a colourful, community‑run celebration to experience.
Bonus for Indian Shoppers: Non-EU visitors (including Indians) can claim a VAT refund on eligible purchases exceeding €100 in the same store and have their forms validated via PABLO kiosks at airports such as CDG and Nice. Keep receipts and follow the customs steps before departure.
Essential Apps for Your France Trip
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Accommodation and Hotel Bookings
Apps like Booking.com have a huge range of stays across France, from budget hotels to apartments, and you can filter by location, rating, and more. ALL-Accor Live Limitless (for ibis, Novotel, Sofitel, etc.) is great for France‑wide chain hotels and loyalty perks, while Gîtes de France helps you find rural cottages and B&Bs for countryside breaks.
Navigation
In cities like Paris, Citymapper gives step‑by‑step routes across Métro, RER, trams and buses with live disruption notes. For driving and road trips, Mappy (a French‑made app) and Waze provide turn‑by‑turn directions with real‑time traffic
Transport
For trains (TGV, Intercités, TER and OUIGO), use SNCF Connect to search, book and store mobile tickets. In Paris and Île-de-France, Bonjour RATP lets you plan routes and even buy or top up Navigo/t+ tickets on your phone; it also supports iPhone/Apple Watch. For door-to-door rides, Uber operates in Paris with multiple ride options. For budget intercity travel, BlaBlaCar offers carpooling and buses across France.
Sightseeing and Events
For skip‑the‑line tickets and tours, GetYourGuide and Tiqets cover big hitters like the Louvre, Versailles, Sainte‑Chapelle and more. To see what’s on (festivals, exhibitions, concerts) and buy official city passes, check Paris Je T’aime (the Paris Tourist Office) and its events calendar.
Food Delivery
Pick Deliveroo and Uber Eats as they deliver from restaurants and grocery partners in many French cities. If you’re looking to save on food while reducing waste, Too Good To Go lets you buy unsold meals from bakeries and cafés at a discount.
Key Takeaways
The IMARC Group estimates the global travel insurance market to be USD 50.1 billion by 2033, driven by rising international tourism, evolving trip-related risks and a wider awareness of financial protection. So, if you are soon travelling to France, having the right insurance coverage makes it easier to handle the little surprises that may pop up during the trip.
In France, even small hiccups can throw plans off: a suitcase delayed at CDG, a slip on the Métro stairs, a rental car bump in Provence or a flight hold‑up in Nice. IndusInd France Travel Insurance (formerly Reliance France Travel Insurance) can step in so your itinerary doesn’t unravel.
We can arrange cashless treatments at any hospital in France, cover emergency medical costs, including stabilisation for disclosed pre‑existing conditions. We also offer support when checked baggage is delayed over 12 hours or declared lost, assist with lost‑passport expenses, and cover costs for flight delays and missed connecting flights. You get all this and more with travel policy prices starting at just ₹401*!
Buying is also simple: choose your trip type, pick a sensible sum insured, finish e‑KYC, pay online, and save the policy PDF on your phone on the IndusInd Self-i App.
With your policy ready and IndusInd General Insurance’s 24/7 support, enjoy the croissant and coastal drives, and come back home with the best memories!
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