DZI
ДЗИ Свят is a travel insurance for the Bulgaria market with online purchase and 24/7 assistance.
Direct payment
The insurer, through its contracted Assistance Company, directly organises and pays medical and other service providers up to the contracted limits. The insured does not need to pay out-of-pocket when the assistance company is contacted first. If the insured independently covers expenses without prior insurer/assistance approval, reimbursement may be requested but additional proof is required.
Geographic scope
Worldwide (outside Bulgaria)
Zone 1: Worldwide excluding USA and Canada (single-trip only); Zone 2: Worldwide including USA and Canada; Multi-trip policies: worldwide. Coverage applies outside the Republic of Bulgaria and outside the country of permanent residence of foreign nationals.
Unique selling points
- Fully digital end-to-end purchase with secure electronic identification and a free e-signature provided by DZI, with the policy delivered instantly by email.
- Selectable medical expenses limit up to 50000 EUR, with a single policy covering both summer beach and winter ski trips.
- 24/7 qualified assistance through a contracted partner with direct payment to medical providers, so the insured does not need to pay out-of-pocket when the assistance company is contacted first.
- COVID-19 treatment is explicitly covered as a carve-out from the general epidemic and pandemic exclusion, providing certainty for all travellers.
- DZI has 75 years of experience and has won 8 Insurer of the Year awards, providing strong financial reliability behind the coverage.
Coverage limits
Medical expenses due to accident or acute illness
Covered
Core coverage under DZI Svyat. Covers emergency medical expenses resulting from accident or sudden acute illness abroad, including medical transport to specialist facility, medical examination, hospitalisation (including surgery), and prescribed medications. The insured selects a limit of 5000, 10000, 15000, 20000, 30000 or 50000 EUR. Online purchase offers 10000, 20000, 30000 and 50000 EUR; other limits available through agents and intermediaries. This overall limit governs all sub-coverages under the basic coverage section.
Emergency medical treatment (examinations, hospitalisation, surgery)
Covered
Covers costs for emergency medical care including medical examination, hospitalisation and surgical intervention abroad due to accident or acute illness. Covered within the overall medical expenses limit selected by the insured (5000–50000 EUR). First-contact medical review costs are covered even if the event is subsequently found not to be covered; follow-up treatment in such cases is not covered.
Hospitalisation (including surgery)
Covered
Hospitalisation costs including surgical intervention are covered as part of emergency medical expenses under clause 5.1.1.1, within the selected overall medical limit (5000–50000 EUR). Additionally, a daily hospital allowance of 10 EUR per day for up to 10 consecutive days is payable under clause 5.1.10.
Outpatient treatment (medical examination and prescribed medicines)
Covered
Outpatient medical examination and purchase of prescribed medications related to the diagnosed condition are covered under the emergency medical expenses clause 5.1.1.1, within the selected overall medical limit (5000–50000 EUR). Costs for prostheses of any kind are excluded.
Emergency dental care
Covered
Covers emergency dental treatment due to: (a) accident; or (b) acute inflammatory process in the oral cavity with a precise diagnosis (pulpitis, periodontitis or abscess). Limit is 200 EUR when the selected medical expenses limit is 5000 EUR, and 400 EUR when the medical expenses limit exceeds 5000 EUR. Excluded: routine dental check-ups, filling replacement, fitting or repair of prostheses, implants, crowns or bridges.
Medical transport to specialist facility
Covered
Covered as part of emergency medical expenses under clause 5.1.1.1, within the overall selected medical limit (5000–50000 EUR). Includes transport by regular or specialised means as determined by the insurer/assistance company based on the insured's medical condition.
Medical evacuation and repatriation to hospital in Bulgaria
Covered
Covered under clause 5.1.2.1. In case of accident or acute illness abroad, the insurer/assistance company organises and pays for repatriation of the insured to a hospital in Bulgaria for continuation of treatment. The insurer/assistance company determines whether repatriation can occur as a regular passenger or requires specialised transport. Repatriation expenses incurred without prior approval of the insurer/assistance company are not covered. Costs fall within the overall selected medical expenses limit.
Repatriation of mortal remains and burial abroad
Covered
Under clause 5.1.2.2, the insurer/assistance company organises and covers transport of the body or remains from the place of death to a designated location in Bulgaria. Storage and funeral costs in Bulgaria are excluded. Under clause 5.1.3, if death occurs abroad due to accident or acute illness, up to 2000 EUR is payable for burial at the place of death.
Search and rescue expenses
Covered
Under clause 5.1.4, if the insured disappears or there is direct danger to life due to accident or acute illness, the insurer/assistance company covers up to 2000 EUR for search and rescue by local specialised services.
COVID-19 / SARS-CoV-2 medical expenses
Covered
Medical expenses caused by SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 are explicitly covered as a carve-out from the general epidemic/pandemic exclusion (clause 7.25a). Coverage falls within the selected overall medical expenses limit (5000–50000 EUR). All other epidemic or pandemic-related costs remain excluded.
Pre-existing conditions and chronic diseases
Excluded
Excluded under clause 7.3: costs for medications and treatment of diseases known before departure, as well as existing chronic diseases, are not covered. Exception only if symptoms are sudden, acute and immediately life-threatening. Travelling in violation of a medical prescription is also excluded (clause 7.5). Persons with recognised disability of 50% or more cannot be insured (clause 2.1.2).
Winter sports cover
Conditional
Amateur winter sports on marked, categorised, secured and signposted ski pistes are covered, provided all required safety measures are observed and necessary equipment is used. Off-piste skiing is explicitly excluded (clause 7.19.3). Heliskiing, heliboarding and similar extreme snow sports are also excluded (clause 7.19.7). Coverage is conditional on full compliance with safety requirements.
Adventure and amateur sports cover
Conditional
Routine amateur sporting activities are covered provided all required safety precautions are observed and necessary equipment is used (clause 7.19.1). Sports requiring certification (e.g. diving, caving) are only covered if the insured holds the required certificate and uses appropriate equipment (clauses 7.19.4, 7.19.5). Mountaineering on non-categorised routes without ropes or specialised equipment is excluded (clause 7.19.6). The following are entirely excluded: motor sports, sport climbing, ice climbing, bouldering, heliskiing, heliboarding, mountainboarding, longboarding, skateboarding, sandboarding, zorbing, street luge, roller derby, vertical skating, highline, airborne competitions, extreme pogo, wingsuit jumping, bocking, land yacht racing, base jumping, parkour, paragliding, hang-gliding, parachuting, and expeditions to extreme environments including deserts, mountains above 5500m, jungles, Arctic and Antarctic (clause 7.19.7).
Pregnancy complications (life-saving only)
Conditional
Costs related to pregnancy, complications, childbirth and abortion are excluded (clause 7.4). Exception: medical expenses necessary to save the life of the pregnant woman and/or the baby are covered, but only if at the departure date at least two months remain until the doctor-determined due date. Treatment for general pregnancy care or elective procedures is not covered.
Third-party liability (optional add-on)
Optional
Optional add-on under clause 5.2.6. Covers court-awarded compensation payable by the insured to third parties for material damage to their property or bodily injury caused by the insured, in accordance with civil law of the country of stay. Limit recorded in the policy (1000–5000 EUR). Excluded: claims arising from ownership or use of motor vehicles, watercraft, weapons or real estate.
Legal assistance (optional add-on)
Optional
Optional add-on under clause 5.2.5. Covers legal defence costs (lawyer/legal expert) and organises legal protection if a judicial claim is brought against the insured under the laws of the country of stay. Limit recorded in the policy (1000–5000 EUR). Excluded: court bail costs and claims arising from ownership or use of motor vehicles, watercraft, weapons or real estate.
24/7 emergency assistance service
Covered
A contracted Assistance Company partner provides 24-hour qualified assistance upon occurrence of any insured event. The insured must contact the insurer/assistance company immediately, but no later than 3 working days after the event, via the 24/7 hotline: +359 0 700 16 166 (Bulgaria) or +3592 811 27 60 (abroad). The assistance company provides names of doctors, hospitals, pharmacies, issues instructions, and organises and pays service providers directly.
Key conditions
Assistance call deadline
The insured must contact the insurer/assistance company immediately, but no later than 3 working days after the occurrence of the insured event, via the 24/7 hotline (+359 0 700 16 166 in Bulgaria; +3592 811 27 60 from abroad) or by email to clients@dzi.bg. Medical or other expenses related to an event not reported within this timeframe, or not approved/confirmed by the insurer/assistance company, are not covered (clauses 7.1 and 10.1).
Unauthorized treatment
Repatriation costs incurred without prior approval of the insurer/assistance company are not covered or reimbursed (clause 5.1.2). If the insured refuses to follow instructions from the assistance company or the treating physician, the insurer is released from liability and all subsequent costs remain the insured's responsibility (clause 10.2).
Purchase while abroad
The insurance contract must be concluded in writing before the start of the journey (clause 3.1). If the contract is concluded after the start of the journey and an insured event occurs within 48 hours of conclusion, that event is not covered (clause 7.5).
Chronic conditions
Treatment costs for existing chronic diseases are excluded (clause 7.3). Exception: if symptoms are sudden, acute and immediately life-threatening, emergency treatment may be covered. Persons must be in good health and able to travel without violating a medical prescription at the time of policy conclusion (clause 2.2.1).
Pregnancy
Treatment costs related to pregnancy, complications, childbirth and abortion are excluded (clause 7.4). Covered only when necessary to save the life of the pregnant woman and/or the baby, and only if at departure date at least two months remain until the doctor-determined due date.
Pre-existing condition exclusions
Pre-existing conditions known before departure are excluded (clause 7.3). If the journey was undertaken in violation of a medical prescription or with the purpose of receiving treatment abroad, no coverage applies (clause 7.5). Persons with recognised disability of 50% or more cannot be insured (clause 2.1.2).
Coverage duration limit
Single-trip policies: 1 to 365 days per trip. Multi-trip annual policies: each individual trip may last 31, 62 or 92 days as selected at policy inception. Coverage terminates on the earlier of: (a) the end date and time stated in the policy; (b) return to Bulgaria; or (c) exhaustion of the contracted limit. Persons residing abroad for more than 12 consecutive months in the country of the insured event are not covered (clause 7.5). Persons above 80 years of age cannot be insured (clause 2.1).
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Policy specifics
24/7 emergency assistance services
24/7 ensured assistance with immediate support and cooperation upon occurrence of insured event
Coverage for routine sporting activities
Insurance covers routine sporting activities with observation of required precautionary measures; excludes sporting competitions and organized mass sporting initiatives
Territorial scope worldwide except Bulgaria
Coverage applies worldwide except for Republic of Bulgaria territory and country of permanent residence of foreign nationals
Optional additional coverage customization
Possibility for adding many additional coverage options based on individual needs beyond main coverage
Trip commencement requirement
For single trips: coverage begins on date and time specified in policy but only after leaving Bulgaria territory. For multiple trips: coverage begins from specified date but only after crossing Bulgarian border upon departure
Insured event notification obligation
Upon occurrence of insured event, insured must contact insurer/assistance company immediately, but not later than 3 business days after event occurrence via 24/7 hotline or email
Policy type: single vs. multiple trip options
Insurance offered as two alternatives: single trip coverage or multiple trips coverage. Multiple trip coverage activates from date of Bulgarian border crossing for each subsequent travel