What are the reasons of the ETIAS visa being created? The ETIAS authorization will make…

What are the reasons of the ETIAS visa being created?

The ETIAS authorization will make it easier to increase security in the European countries, reduce application procedures, improve the management of the European borders and decrease crime and terrorism.

Which documents are you going to receive?

Following your application, you will immediately receive an email with your insurance certificate for your records and for submission to public authorities, along with customer information and the “Ärzte-Info-Ticket” (medical info card).

What should you do if you need medical treatment?

As foreign guest you are covered by private international health insurance. Such health insurance covers only acute medical treatment of newly occurred illnesses. If it is not an emergency, please consider the following recommendations:

1. Please always consult your primary care physician (general practitioner) before seeing a specialist or going to hospital.
2. Please provide the physician with our Ärzte-Info-Ticket (medical info card) prior to the treatment.
3. Please inform your doctor that your health insurance only covers acute medical treatment.

For further information, go to: What to do in the event of illness?

What are the most and least visited countries in Europe?

France remained to be the most visited country in EU with 80 million travelers. The least visited one was San Marino (with 60,000 visitors), Liechtenstein (with 70,000 visitors) and Moldova (with 120,000 visitors).

Will the costs for medications be paid off?

Any medication needs to be medically necessary or prescribed by a doctor. You will receive your medication by taking the prescription to a pharmacy. The original prescription can then be submitted to us for a refund of the costs. The policy does not cover medication that can be bought at a pharmacy for free and without a doctor’s prescription. Please note that we can only process a prescription after we received the related (doctor’s) invoice along with the diagnosis. Did you receive my invoice? We need about 2 weeks to process your request. After the claims administration process has been completed you will either receive a reimbursement according to the tariff or a written notification.

What is a return transport and when will you be entitled to one?

The return transport of the insured person is the medically reasonable and justifiable transport of the insured person to the place of residence in the home country or to the nearest suitable hospital to the place of residence if, due to illness or possible undersupply, treatment cannot or can only be carried out inadequately in the country of travel. In the event of repatriation, the insured person is dependent on either medical supervision or a special medical facility, such as an extra seat in the aircraft or intensive care transport by ambulance flight. Trained medical staff decides and plans the medically reasonable and justifiable return transport based on the respective needs of the patient. If there is an emergency situation that may require a return transport, please contact the assistance.

What are the requirements for your visa to be issued?

For Germany and all other Schengen states, special insurance requirements have been set out. Further details can be found in the Regulation (EC) No. 810/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009. This regulation established a Community Code on Visas (Visa Code), which was revised on April 5th 2010. It forms the statutory basis under European law in all Schengen states for the issuing of visas.

What does having a Schengen Visa mean?

Having a Schengen visa means that you can travel to many developed European countries, like Germany, France, Italy, without having to stop at every border to get your passport checked.