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ДЗИ Свят is a travel insurance for the BG market with online purchase and 24/7 assistance.

Last verified May 6, 2026T&C from 2026-01-01DZI – General Insurance EAD / DZI – Life Insurance EAD
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Direct payment

When an active insurance policy exists, the Insurer/Assistance Company organises payment directly to the relevant medical and/or other service providers on behalf of the insured. The insured must contact the Assistance Company within 3 working days of the insured event and obtain prior approval before incurring transport or repatriation costs. Medical transport and repatriation expenses incurred without prior approval are not covered or reimbursed.

Geographic scope

BG

Worldwide except the territory of Republic of Bulgaria and the country of permanent residence for foreign nationals

Unique selling points

  • Medical expenses coverage selectable up to 50,000 EUR — one of the highest available limits on the Bulgarian travel insurance market, available in four tiers directly online.
  • Fully digital end-to-end purchase with a free electronic signature provided by DZI and instant policy delivery by email, with no need to visit an office.
  • Explicit COVID-19 coverage included in all packages at no extra charge, as specifically advertised on the official product page.
  • Winner of 8 Insurer of the Year awards and recognised as Best Digital Insurance Company Bulgaria at the Global Insurance Innovation Awards 2025, backed by 80 years of market experience as part of the KBC Group.
  • Group travel insurance for up to 20 people purchasable online in a single transaction, with both single-trip and annual multi-trip options available with maximum stays of 31, 62 or 92 days per trip.

Coverage limits

Medical expenses and repatriation upon accident and/or acute illness

Covered

Covers costs for emergency medical and/or surgical assistance, prescribed medications, hospitalisation and treatment in hospital (excluding prosthetics), as well as repatriation to Bulgaria, due to sudden acute illness and/or accident during travel abroad. Coverage limit ranges from 10,000 EUR (Basic package) to 50,000 EUR (Premium package). Online purchase options are 10,000, 20,000, 30,000 and 50,000 EUR. Other limits from 5,000 to 50,000 EUR are available through agents.

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Emergency medical treatment (included within medical expenses)

Covered

Emergency medical and surgical treatment, prescribed medications and outpatient care are covered as part of the overall medical expenses limit (10,000 to 50,000 EUR depending on package). No separate sub-limit is stated for emergency treatment alone; it is part of the combined medical expenses and repatriation benefit.

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Hospitalisation costs

Covered

Hospitalisation and in-hospital treatment costs are covered as part of the overall medical expenses and repatriation limit (10,000 to 50,000 EUR). Additionally, a daily hospital allowance of up to 100 EUR is included as a separate sub-benefit. Prosthetics are explicitly excluded.

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Outpatient treatment (included within medical expenses)

Covered

Outpatient emergency medical care including physician visits, diagnostics and prescribed medications is covered within the overall medical expenses limit. No separate outpatient sub-limit is defined; it forms part of the combined medical expenses benefit.

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Emergency dental assistance

Covered

Covers emergency dental treatment up to 400 EUR for: bodily injury due to accident; or acute inflammatory process in the oral cavity for which an exact diagnosis can be made (pulpitis, periodontitis or abscess). Dental prosthetics, replacements, implants, fillings, crowns and bridges are explicitly excluded.

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Medical transport to hospital

Covered

The Insurer/Assistance Company organises and covers transport to the nearest suitable hospital or medical facility by ambulance (ground or air) or scheduled flight in the event of acute illness or accident. Transport costs are covered within the overall medical expenses and repatriation limit. Costs incurred without prior approval are not covered.

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Medical evacuation and repatriation to Bulgaria

Covered

The Insurer/Assistance Company organises and covers transport of the insured to a hospital in Bulgaria by scheduled flight under medical supervision when the insured's condition permits repatriation. After discharge, repatriation as a regular passenger is also covered. If the insured refuses repatriation, medical expenses are capped at the cost of repatriation. All repatriation costs are included within the overall medical expenses limit and require prior approval.

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Repatriation of mortal remains

Covered

Upon death of the insured abroad, the Insurer/Assistance Company organises and covers transport of the body or mortal remains from the place of death to a designated location in Bulgaria. Storage of remains and funeral or burial costs are explicitly excluded. The event must be reported to the Insurer/Assistance Company as soon as possible.

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Search and rescue costs

Covered

Covers costs associated with search and rescue operations when the insured becomes lost or requires rescue during travel abroad. The coverage limit is up to 2,000 EUR.

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COVID-19 treatment coverage

Covered

DZI Svyat travel insurance explicitly includes coverage for COVID-19 related medical expenses during travel abroad, within the overall medical expenses limit (10,000 to 50,000 EUR depending on package). Note: general exclusion 4.33(a) excludes costs arising from an epidemic or pandemic declared by official bodies including WHO; the specific COVID-19 inclusion is explicitly marketed on the official product page.

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Pre-existing and chronic conditions

Excluded

Costs for medications and treatment of illnesses known prior to the date of departure are explicitly excluded. Costs for treatment and hospitalisation related to existing chronic diseases are also excluded. Circumstances known to the insured at the time of departure that could lead to claims are excluded.

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Winter sports coverage

Conditional

Winter sports practiced on designated, categorised, secured and signposted ski slopes (including beginner ski areas) are covered as part of the standard medical expenses benefit. Winter sports practiced outside designated marked ski pistes are explicitly excluded under section 4.14.4.

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Adventure and extreme sports coverage

Excluded

A broad range of adventure, extreme and motor sports are explicitly excluded under section 4.14, including: organised sports competitions and training; all motor sports; sport climbing, ice climbing, bouldering; mountain biking, mountainboarding; longboarding, skateboarding; sandboarding; zorbing; paragliding, hang gliding, parachuting; mountaineering or rock climbing; expeditions to extreme climate areas (deserts, mountains above 5,500 m, jungles, Arctic or Antarctic); caving without proper equipment or membership; scuba diving without certification or proper equipment; base jumping, parkour, wingsuit jumping, bungee jumping. Routine sporting activities with proper safety precautions are covered.

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Pregnancy and complications

Conditional

Costs for treatment related to pregnancy and/or its complications, including childbirth or abortion costs, are generally excluded. Exception: medical expenses for saving the life of the pregnant woman and/or the child are covered only if, at the date of departure abroad, no more than two months remain until the doctor-determined birth date.

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Third-party personal liability (optional add-on)

Optional

Coverage for civil liability claims brought against the insured under the laws of the country of stay is available as an optional add-on. Limits range from 1,000 EUR to 5,000 EUR; for online purchase limits are fixed by package tier. Claims arising from ownership or use of a motor vehicle are excluded.

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Legal assistance (optional add-on)

Optional

The Insurer covers attorney fees and organises legal defence if a civil liability court claim is brought against the insured under the laws of the country of stay. This is an optional add-on with limits from 1,000 EUR to 5,000 EUR. Claims related to ownership or use of a motor vehicle are excluded.

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24/7 assistance services

Covered

Round-the-clock assistance is provided through a contracted Assistance Company authorised by DZI to organise and provide 24-hour qualified assistance in accordance with the insurance coverages. Upon an insured event the insured must contact the DZI Customer Service Centre at tel. +359 (0) 700 16 166. The Assistance Company provides names of doctors, dentists, addresses of hospitals, pharmacies, emergency services and instructions for required actions.

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Key conditions

Assistance call deadline

The insured must contact the Insurer/Assistance Company within 3 working days of the occurrence of the insured event, via the DZI 24-hour Customer Service Centre at tel. +359 (0) 700 16 166. Claims for medical or other costs relating to an event for which the Insurer/Assistance Company was not notified within this 3-working-day period, and/or which were not approved or confirmed by them, are excluded from coverage.

Unauthorized treatment

Medical transport and repatriation expenses incurred without the prior approval of the Insurer/Assistance Company are not covered and will not be reimbursed. If the insured refuses repatriation, medical expenses are covered only up to the amount that repatriation would have cost, and the insured loses the right to be repatriated to a hospital in Bulgaria.

Purchase while abroad

The insurance must be concluded before the start of travel. Coverage is valid for each individual trip outside the territory of Republic of Bulgaria. Coverage begins from the date of crossing the Bulgarian border on departure and ends on return to Bulgaria, expiration of the maximum trip duration, exhaustion of the sum insured, or termination of the group insurance contract.

Chronic conditions

Costs for medications and treatment of illnesses known prior to the date of departure, as well as costs for treatment and hospitalisation related to existing chronic diseases, are explicitly excluded from coverage.

Pregnancy

Costs for treatment related to pregnancy and/or its complications, including childbirth and abortion, are generally excluded. Exception: medical expenses necessary to save the life of the pregnant woman and/or the child are covered, provided that at the date of departure abroad no more than two months remain until the doctor-determined birth date.

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Costs for medications and treatment of any illness known before the departure date are excluded. Treatment costs and hospitalisation for existing chronic diseases are excluded. Any circumstances known to the insured at the time of departure that could lead to claims are also excluded from coverage.

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For individual DZI Svyat policies: 1 day to 1 year for a single trip, or 1 year for multi-trip annual coverage with maximum stay abroad of 31, 62 or 92 days per trip depending on the chosen option. For group insurance contracts: the group contract must be at least 1 year; individual certificates within it cover unlimited trips per insurance period, with maximum trip duration specified in the group contract. Coverage for each trip begins when the insured crosses the Bulgarian border on departure and ends on return to Bulgaria or on expiry of the maximum per-trip duration, whichever is earlier.

Where to buy

Documents

Общи условия – Помощ при пътуване в чужбина ДЗИ Свят (в сила от 01.01.2026)

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General Terms and Conditions – Travel Abroad Assistance DZI Svyat (effective 01.01.2026, English)

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Информационен документ IPID – ДЗИ Свят

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Общи условия – Помощ при пътуване в чужбина за Групови застрахователни договори

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Policy specifics

Medical expenses and repatriation

Coverage for medical expenses in case of accident or acute illness during travel abroad, with repatriation to Bulgaria included

Emergency dental assistance

Coverage for emergency dental treatment required during travel abroad

Rescue and search costs

Coverage for costs associated with rescue and search operations if insured person becomes lost or requires rescue

Hospital daily allowance

Daily compensation paid while hospitalized during travel abroad

COVID-19 coverage

Travel medical insurance includes coverage for COVID-19 related medical expenses during travel

Routine sporting activities coverage

Insurance covers routine sporting activities undertaken with proper precautions during travel

24/7 assistance services

Round-the-clock assistance and medical help available globally during covered travel period

Claim notification deadline

Requirement to notify insurer within specified timeframe after insured event occurs

Territorial scope of coverage

Insurance covers entire world except Bulgaria and country of permanent residence for foreign nationals

Policy duration options

Insurance can be concluded for flexible duration from 1 day to 1 year depending on trip type

Claims documentation requirements

Specific documents required to be submitted with insurance claims for medical expenses and travel-related incidents