
SIGNAL IDUNA Travel insurance (Signal Travel)
Underwritten by SIGNAL IDUNA Asigurări S.A. · Romania
travel insurance from SIGNAL IDUNA for the Romania market, with online purchase and 24/7 assistance.
Last verified Aug 12, 2026Sources
Key facts
- Medical transport up to €1,500 – €17,000
Unique selling points
Coverage across 7 selectable destination plans from border countries to worldwide, with total insured sums up to 50,000 EUR (Plan B3 – Europe).
Optional separate extension available for extreme sports not included in the basic package.
24/7 telephone assistance line operated by Coris, providing emergency medical guidance and coordination from anywhere in the world.
COVID-19 medical and repatriation expenses covered for tourist travel within Europe and border countries under policy sub-limits, with a 2,500 EUR fallback for worldwide and non-tourist travel.
Backed by SIGNAL IDUNA Gruppe, a German financial group providing strong solvency and claims-handling expertise.
Coverage limits
Medical expenses (total insured sum)
€5K – €50K
Total insured sum covering medical, pharmaceutical, hospitalization and repatriation expenses. Varies by plan: Plan A1 5,000 EUR; Plan A2/B1 10,000 EUR; Plan B2/C/D 30,000 EUR; Plan B3 50,000 EUR. Business travel and professional driver plans capped at 30,000 EUR regardless of destination.
Section: VIII. Suma asigurată
Răspunderea maximă a asigurătorului, în baza prezentului contract de asigurare, este: Plan A1 – 5.000 EUR
Emergency medical treatment (pharmaceutical, sanitary transport and other medical expenses sub-limit)
€1.5K – €17K
Sub-limit for pharmaceutical, sanitary transport and other medical/assistance expenses within the total insured sum. Plan A1: 1,500 EUR; Plan A2/B1: 3,500 EUR; Plan B2/C/D: 10,000 EUR; Plan B3: 17,000 EUR. Covers sudden and unforeseeable illness endangering health or life, and bodily injury from accident.
Section: VIII. Suma asigurată
cheltuielile farmaceutice, de transport sanitar și alte cheltuieli medicale sau de asistență de maxim 1.500 EUR
Surgical and hospitalization expenses sub-limit
€2.5K – €20K
Sub-limit for surgical and hospitalization costs within the total insured sum. Plan A1: 2,500 EUR; Plan A2/B1: 4,000 EUR; Plan B2/C/D: 13,000 EUR; Plan B3: 20,000 EUR. Family visit covered if hospitalization exceeds 15 days (economy return ticket + up to 30 EUR/day hotel for max 5 days).
Section: VIII. Suma asigurată
cheltuieli chirurgicale și de spitalizare maxim 2.500 EUR
Outpatient (ambulatory) treatment
€1.5K – €17K
Outpatient treatment and medicines are covered under the pharmaceutical and other medical expenses sub-limit. Costs for outpatient treatment and medicines are reimbursed to the insured (not paid directly by the assistance company). Sub-limits: Plan A1: 1,500 EUR; Plan A2/B1: 3,500 EUR; Plan B2/C/D: 10,000 EUR; Plan B3: 17,000 EUR.
Section: X. Constatarea, evaluarea evenimentelor și plata despăgubirilor
Despăgubirea se stabilește pe baza cheltuielilor ocazionate de spitalizarea asiguratului, tratamentul ambulatoriu, cheltuieli cu medicamentele, transportul asiguratului bolnav sau de repatriere a asiguratului bolnav sau a corpului neînsuflețit al acestuia.
Emergency dental treatment
€150 – €300
Emergency dental treatment covered for pain relief only. Plan A1/A2: 50 EUR per tooth, maximum 3 teeth (max 150 EUR). Plans B1/B2/B3/C/D: 100 EUR per tooth, maximum 3 teeth (max 300 EUR). Routine dental treatment not covered.
Section: VIII. Suma asigurată
tratament dentar de urgență: 50 EUR / dinte, dar nu mai mult de 3 dinți.
Medical transport
€1.5K – €17K
Sanitary transport to nearest appropriate hospital covered within the pharmaceutical and other medical expenses sub-limit. Air ambulance transport limited to continental transport. Covered under Plans A1 through D.
Section: IX. Obligațiile asiguratului. Obligațiile asigurătorului
Transportul medical prin serviciul aerian de ambulanță va fi limitat numai la transportul continental;
Medical evacuation / repatriation
€1K – €12K
Repatriation to a hospital near the insured's home in Romania or as a regular passenger after treatment, if health permits. Sub-limits per plan: Plan A1: 1,000 EUR; Plan A2/B1: 2,500 EUR; Plan B2/C/D: 7,000 EUR; Plan B3: 12,000 EUR. Air ambulance limited to continental transport. Discharge/transfer requires assistance company approval.
Section: III. Riscuri asigurate > Transportul asiguratului la un spital și repatrierea
repatriere (prin orice mijloace) la un spital apropiat domiciliului său din România, dacă starea sănătății sale permite aceasta;
Repatriation of mortal remains
€1K – €12K
In the event of the insured's death, the assistance company organizes and covers repatriation of mortal remains including post-mortem treatment, coffin conforming to international transport standards, and transport to the place of burial in Romania. Covered within the repatriation sub-limit of each plan.
Section: III. Riscuri asigurate > Repatrierea corpului neînsuflețit
În eventualitatea decesului asiguratului, compania de asistență va organiza repatrierea corpului neînsuflețit și va acoperi (plăti) cheltuielile datorate tratamentului post-mortem, sicriului cerut de normele internaționale de transport și transportului până la locul de înmormântare din România.
Search and rescue
Excluded
Search and rescue operations are not explicitly covered or listed as a covered benefit in the policy terms and conditions.
COVID-19 medical and repatriation expenses
€2.5K – €50K
For tourist travel to border countries (Plan A) and European countries (Plan B): covered up to the plan sub-limits. For tourist travel to USA, Canada, Israel (Plan C) or rest of world (Plan D): 2,500 EUR combined for medical and repatriation. For non-tourist travel (business, study, work, professional driver): 2,500 EUR combined regardless of destination. Quarantine accommodation not covered. Positive RT-PCR test required as proof. Not covered outside Europe for epidemic/pandemic-declared situations.
Section: Clauza suplimentară | Cheltuieli medicale și de repatriere legate de Covid-19 > Limitele de despăgubire
În cazul călătoriilor în scop turistic, în Statele Unite ale Americii, Canada, Israel (plan C), precum și în oricare din țările lumii (așa cum sunt definite în planul D) se acordă acoperire în limita a 2.500 EUR, combinat pentru ambele tipuri de cheltuieli (medicale și de repatriere).
Acute episode of pre-existing condition / chronic disease
€500
Medical expenses arising from an acute episode of a pre-existing condition or chronic disease are covered up to 500 EUR across all plans. General pre-existing conditions and chronic diseases are otherwise excluded. An acute episode is defined as sudden worsening of symptoms requiring medical intervention to prevent death, organ damage, or irreversible impairment.
Section: VIII. Suma asigurată
Cheltuielile medicale efectuate ca urmare a unui puseu acut al unei afecțiuni preexistente/ boli cronice se acoperă în limita a 500 EUR.
Winter sports cover
Optional
Skiing, snowboarding, and ski-bobbing are listed as leisure sports (sport de agrement) and require an additional premium for amateur recreational practice. Coverage for alpine skiing and snowboarding can be obtained via the optional extreme sports rider. Professional and competitive winter sports are excluded.
Section: I. Definiții > Sport de agrement
Se includ în această categorie următoarele activități: călărie, carting, ciclism montan, ascensiuni montane (până la 3.000 m), patinaj, schi, snowboard, ski-bobbing, schi nautic, surfing...
Adventure / extreme sports cover
Optional
Leisure/adventure sports (mountaineering up to 3,000 m, recreational scuba diving, mountain biking, rafting, etc.) are listed as 'sport de agrement' in the general terms and require an additional premium for amateur practice. Diving, climbing and similar activities are otherwise excluded under exclusion IV.1.l unless covered via this additional premium; no altitude/depth limits beyond the stated 3,000 m for mountaineering are specified in the T&C.
Section: I. Definiții > Sport de agrement
Se includ în această categorie următoarele activități: călărie, carting, ciclism montan, ascensiuni montane (până la 3.000 m), patinaj, schi, snowboard, ski-bobbing, schi nautic, surfing, wind-surfing, paragliding, parascending, salturi cu coarda, parașutism, parapantism, navigație, iahting, rafting, canoe, caiac, scubadiving, carting.
Pregnancy complications
Conditional
Covered only for obvious and unforeseen complications occurring before the 28th week of pregnancy, provided the pregnant woman is under 40 years old. Routine pregnancy care, childbirth, contraception, sterilization, abortion, and fertility investigations are excluded. Medical treatment that can be postponed until return to Romania is not covered.
Section: IV. Excluderi
graviditate, naștere, contracepție, sterilizare sau întrerupere de sarcină și consecințele acestora... exceptând complicația evidentă și neprevăzută survenită înainte de a 28 – a săptămână de sarcină, iar femeia gravidă să aibă sub 40 de ani;
Personal liability
Excluded
Personal liability coverage is not included in the SIGNAL Travel policy. The policy covers only medical assistance and repatriation expenses.
Legal assistance
Excluded
Legal assistance is not covered. In non-medical situations (e.g. loss of documents, theft), the assistance company only provides information on how to contact the relevant authorities, without financial coverage.
Section: III. Riscuri asigurate > Informații în cazul unei situații de altă natură decât medicală
Într-o situație de altă natură decât medicală, cum ar fi: pierderea sau furtul documentelor de identitate sau călătorie, a bagajelor sau a banilor, compania de asistență va furniza asiguratului toate informațiile necesare pentru contactarea și abordarea autorităților în drept.
24/7 emergency assistance
unlimited
Assistance includes medical guidance, dispatch of a doctor or medical team on request, and hospitalization management.
Section: Ce obligații am?
anunțarea oricărui caz de urgență compania de asistență: tel: +40 21 400 80 00, fax: +40 21 201 90 40, e-mail: [email protected]
Key conditions
Assistance call deadline
In case of emergency requiring hospitalization, the insured must notify the assistance company within 48 hours of admission. For all other emergencies, immediate contact with the assistance center is required. If unable to call before contacting a doctor, the insured must do so as soon as possible.
Unauthorized treatment
If the insured does not notify the assistance company and pays for medical expenses personally, they must justify the reasons for non-compliance. The insurer has the right to assess the justification and may refuse to pay compensation if it cannot determine the cause or extent of the insured event due to the insured's failure to fulfill obligations. Reimbursement claims must be submitted within 30 days of treatment completion.
Purchase while abroad
Insurance can only be purchased before the trip begins. If the insured is already outside Romania at the time of policy issuance, the policy will have no effect. If the policy effective date coincides with the departure date, a 4-hour waiting period applies from the moment of policy issuance.
Chronic conditions
Chronic diseases are excluded from coverage. Only medical expenses arising from an acute episode of a pre-existing condition or chronic disease are covered, up to a sub-limit of 500 EUR per plan. A chronic disease is defined as a known medical or psychiatric condition with long-term evolution or frequent relapses requiring specialist care (e.g. diabetes, chronic hepatitis, rheumatoid arthritis, cardiac insufficiency).
Pregnancy
Pregnancy, childbirth, contraception, sterilization, abortion and related consequences, fertility investigations, and all medical expenses related to pregnancy care and routine checks are excluded. Exception: obvious and unforeseen complications occurring before the 28th week of pregnancy, provided the pregnant woman is under 40 years old.
Pre-existing condition exclusions
Any pre-existing condition and/or chronic disease is excluded from coverage, except for medical expenses resulting from an acute episode of a pre-existing condition/chronic disease, which is covered up to 500 EUR. A pre-existing condition is any illness, injury, accident or medical condition diagnosed by a physician, present before the trip and known to the insured, except conditions fully healed.
Coverage duration limit
Maximum 90 consecutive days abroad per trip. Exception: insured persons traveling abroad for conferences, seminars, summer schools, specializations, or lucrative activities who can present legal supporting documents and do not have a voluntary health insurance contract in the destination country may exceed 90 days.
Direct payment
Medical costs (excluding outpatient treatment and medicines) are paid directly by the assistance company on behalf of the insurer. If the insured pays out-of-pocket, reimbursement is made in RON at the interbank exchange rate of the day the expense was incurred, within 15 working days of submitting all required documents.
Territorial scope
Valid in border countries (Bulgaria, Serbia, Hungary, Ukraine, Moldova), European countries, USA, Canada, Israel, and all other countries except Iran. Not valid in Romania or in the insured's country of citizenship.
Documents
Policy specifics
Baggage coverage
Optional coverage for baggage and personal items contents, with specific exclusions for medical or special articles
SourcePage 1 | 2Section: Clauza suplimentară | Pierderea, distrugerea, întârzierea bagajelor (> 12 ore) > Excluderi
Nu sunt cuprinse în asigurare și nu se vor despăgubi: obiecte fragile sau deteriorabile, bani, cecuri, titluri de valoare și/sau obligațiuni, acțiuni de orice fel, bilete de călătorie, blănuri, bijuterii, colecții de timbre, monede, medalii, tablouri și alte obiecte de valoare artistică, științifică sau istorică, obiecte de patrimoniu, documente, mostre, manuscrise, precum și orice echipamente electronice portabile, cum ar fi: telefoane mobile, tablete electronice, sisteme de navigație etc., echipamente pentru sporturi de iarnă, articole medicale și medicamente.
Extreme sports rider
Optional separate extension for extreme sports (e.g. skiing, diving, bungee jumping), which are not included in the basic package. Activity list, limits and premium are not specified in the insurer's cited documents.
SourceSection: Întrebări frecvente > 7 Asigurarea standard acoperă sporturi extreme?
Nu, sporturile extreme (de exemplu: schi, diving, bungee jumping) nu sunt incluse în pachetul de bază. Pentru acestea, este necesară o extensie separată a poliței.
Acute chronic condition coverage
Coverage for medical expenses incurred due to acute episodes of pre-existing chronic conditions
SourceClause VIIIPage 5 | 8Section: VIII. Suma asigurată
Cheltuielile medicale efectuate ca urmare a unui puseu acut al unei afecțiuni preexistente/ boli cronice se acoperă în limita a 500 EUR.
Territorial scope by destination
Coverage varies by destination zone: border countries (Ukraine, Hungary, Serbia, Bulgaria, Moldova) 1,000-4,000 EUR; European countries 2,500-20,000 EUR; USA, Canada, Israel and other countries 7,000-20,000 EUR
SourceSection: Întrebări frecvente > 2 Care sunt sumele asigurate, în funcție de destinație?
Dacă călătorești în țări limitrofe (Ucraina, Ungaria, Serbia, Bulgaria, Republica Moldova), sumele acoperite variază între 1.000 și 4.000 EUR pentru cheltuieli medicale, spitalizare și repatriere. Pentru țările din Europa, asigurarea oferă între 2.500 și 20.000 EUR, în funcție de pachetul ales. În cazul călătoriilor în SUA, Canada, Israel sau alte țări din lume, sumele asigurate sunt între 7.000 și 20.000 EUR pentru servicii medicale și repatriere.
Emergency assistance center notification requirement
In case of hospitalization, the assistance company must be notified within maximum 48 hours; for emergencies, immediate contact with assistance center is required
SourcePage 2 | 2Section: Ce obligații am?
într-un caz de urgență ce necesită spitalizarea, informarea companiei de asistență în interval de maxim 48 de ore de la internare
Policy effective date conditions
Coverage begins at the crossing of Romania's border for outbound travel, or from the specified date in the policy (whichever is later); minimum 4-hour waiting period from policy issuance required
SourceClause VI.3Page 4 | 8Section: VI. Încheierea asigurării
Răspunderea asigurătorului începe la data precizată în polița de asigurare, dar numai din momentul trecerii frontierei României, cu condiția plății primei de asigurare
Premium non-refundable after policy inception
Once the travel medical insurance policy becomes effective, the premium cannot be refunded even if the policyholder requests cancellation
SourceClause VII.2Page 4 | 8Section: VII. Prima de asigurare
Dacă asigurarea a intrat in vigoare, prima de asigurare nu se mai restituie.
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