Why are you asked in case you have children? You are asked if you have…

Why are you asked in case you have children?

You are asked if you have children, as this has an impact on the monthly contribution. Persons without children over 23 pay a supplement to the long-term care insurance.  

What is the TK public health insurance?

Students from abroad need to have proof of public health insurance when enrolling at a German university. We recommend the student insurance of Techniker Krankenkasse, which meets all official requirements for obtaining a visa.

Do you need EDUCARE24 for your studies in Germany?

With our online consulting tool you can easily find out if EDUCARE24 is the right choice for you. You only have to enter a few details about you and your planned studies in Germany, and our consulting tool will present you the cheapest insurance solution tailored to your needs.

What does the German student insurance consist of?

Finding the right insurance in Germany as a foreign student is not quite easy if one does not know about all the German and European requirements and laws. This is why we developed the GERMAN STUDENT INSURANCE. Here you will get comprehensive health insurance protection which is tailored to your needs and valid for the complete duration of your stay in Germany, before and during your studies. You can get private or public health insurance or a combination of both, if needed.

What is the EDUCARE24 and who is it tailored towards?

EDUCARE24 is a private health insurance of DR-WALTER GmbH and provides excellent insurance cover for language students, interns, doctoral students and students from the age of 30. Whenever you cannot take out public student health insurance during your stay in Germany, EDUCARE24 is the ideal insurance solution. 100. What are my advantages from the GERMAN STUDENT INSURANCE? What are the main aspects to know regarding International Health Insurance? We have compiled a list for you that includes the key advantages of GERMAN STUDENT INSURANCE.

How does a Blocked Account actually work?

You need to deposit a specific amount as required by law into the Blocked Account. Currently, €853 have to be paid into the account for each month you stay in Germany. If you are requested to deposit more than €800 each month by a visa authority, you will need an official document from them stating the request in order to deposit the money. The deposited amount will remain blocked until you arrive in Germany. Another peculiarity of a Blocked Account is that you can only withdraw or transfer a limited amount of money. You may withdraw a maximum of €800 per month unless you have deposited a higher amount.

Which is the most experienced company when it comes to German Blocked Accounts?

On the market for decades. In 1959, Dr. Siegfried Walter registered his business as insurance broker. Until then health insurance for visitors from abroad did not exist, therefore Dr. Walter developed the first insurance cover for foreign visitors in Germany. Today, DR-WALTER is an integral part of both the German and the international insurance market.

Should you inform your insurance provider in case you need to travel to a different country from the one you originally intended to?

You do not have to inform us if you choose to travel to a different country as long as the alternative country belongs to the same area of validity as the country you indicated. If the alternative country belongs to a different area of validity and if you stay there for more than 6 weeks, you need to inform us. Please also note the FAQ “I want to travel to more than one country, and these countries belong to regions with different areas of validity. Which insurance should I purchase?” in the section “Questions regarding application”.