Guwahati, June 12 -- Europe remains a top destination for Indian tourists, students, and professionals. 29 European countries make up the Schengen Zone, which is on many travellers' bucket lists. This region is so popular that there was a 29% rise in Schengen visa applications from India in 2024, with many applicants from tier-2 Indian cities. This proves that a Euro trip is no longer confined to people from metropolitan areas. But before boarding that flight to Paris, Rome, or Berlin, one crucial thing often goes compromised-Schengen travel insurance. Not only is it mandatory, but it can also be a financial and emotional safeguard abroad.

Indian tourists need a valid visa to visit Schengen zone, and the Schengen visa requirements have m...