What is some information for guest scientists after their stay abroad? You should always keep…

What is some information for guest scientists after their stay abroad?

You should always keep your insurance certificate since the authorities in a number of home countries require proof of insurance for the time spent abroad.  

What is the AIESEC?

Informations for AIESEC – Insurance cover belongs in your baggage! The goal and task of the student organization AIESEC is to help students around the world to grow into socially relevant roles through leadership experience. By participating in social projects or internships abroad, you will expand your professional skills, improve your foreign language skills and increase your intercultural communication skills. AIESEC supports you in your preparations for going abroad, you have to take care of the insurance coverage yourself. Under no circumstances should you travel abroad without a suitable international insurance policy.

What is the health insurance that is required by law?

Information for students and doctoral students – Compulsory insurance! In many countries of the world there are regulations on how you must insure yourself as a student or doctoral student. If you go abroad via a program – such as Erasmus Plus – the insurance cover is already given about the program. If you intend to study in the USA or Canada, you must know that many universities require that students take out health insurance through the university. At best you inform yourself at your future university how you can plan for the time of the should be insured during a stay abroad. Under no circumstances should you be without a suitable foreign insurance travel abroad. Our tip: We recommend that you take out insurance for the longest possible period of study that you are considering so that you are not suddenly left without protection and, for example, cannot continue your studies.

Do you need to pay to cancel your insurance and how much?

Cancellation free of charge! Your travel plans change? You can cancel free of charge before the start of the insurance without giving any reason. The travel period changes? Rebook the insurance period free of charge. Are you travelling home earlier? You will be refunded any premiums you have paid too much.

Will you be covered for an infection?

Fever, cough, signs of corona infection? You can rest assured. With EDUCARE24’s insurance cover, you don’t need to fear high medical costs. The medical treatment of the corona virus infection is covered. In addition, EDUCARE24 includes coverage up to 90 days for medical expenses should you be forced to stay abroad for a longer period of time due to the infection.

When will your insurance start if you choose EDUCARE24?

Insurance starts on the date applied for. Insurance coverage starts on the same date, at the earliest on the day we receive your application at our office (0:00 am). Insurance coverage expires automatically on the agreed date.

Will my current health insurance be sufficient for my studies in Germany?

For students from non-European countries the answer is “no”. If you come from a non-European country, taking out a German health insurance is required by law. Without a German health insurance you will not get a visa and cannot enroll at a German university. For students from Europe the requirements are not that strict. However, we recommend you seek advice from your health insurance provider.

Will you need a German Blocked Account? In general, students from non-European countries need a German blocked account for their studies in Germany. As is the case with the topic “health insurance in Germany”, you need to consider many requirements and regulations. So as a layperson, it is easy to lose track. But don’t worry! The experts from DR-WALTER developed the ideal online solution in cooperation with the IT specialists from Expatrio: the GERMAN BLOCKED ACCOUNT. If you want to open this German blocked account, you do not have to get into all the details in order to get the right blocked account for your needs. With the GERMAN STUDENT INSURANCE you can unbureaucratically and easily open a German blocked account. Within a very short time you will get the official confirmation of your blocked account which you need for submission to the authorities. With the GERMAN BLOCKED ACCOUNT and the GERMAN STUDENT INSURANCE you are perfectly equipped for your studies in Germany.