What does it mean to have a Schengen Visa as a foreign visitor? For international…

What does it mean to have a Schengen Visa as a foreign visitor?

For international travel purposes, 26 European countries in 1985 created a type of agreement called the Schengen Agreement. This area eliminated passport checks for every Schengen visa holder and since then tourism reaches its peak in Europe year by year.

Which country of Europe is the least and most visited by foreign tourists?

Inside the European Union there are countries that receive more visitors than others. France was the most visited country with 80 million travelers, whereas San Marino received the least amount, only 60,000 visitors.

What countries of Europe are not part of the Schengen zone but are able to travel there without the Schengen Visa?

Romania, Bulgaria and Croatia are the European Union member states that are not part of the Schengen zone. Holders of a Schengen visa can still enter these states without applying for any other visa.

Is the Schengen Visa really convenient for tourists that are interested in traveling around Europe?

The answer is yes. Usually, when you want to visit other countries you have to go through visa applications, passport control multiple times. With a Schengen visa, you can do this (visit many places) with just one visa application procedure.  

How will your invoices be refunded, direct billing or from hospitals?

After the admission of a patient, hospitals usually contact our claims department. Billing then takes place directly with the hospital. In the USA and Canada, doctors and dentists can settle their bills directly with our partner Global Excel. For this purpose, you should contact Global Excel – if possible prior to falling ill. Doctors send their invoices to Global Excel who, in return, transfers the invoice amount directly to the doctor’s account. Advantage of direct billing: if the treatment costs are within the sums insured under the policy, you don’t need to bother with the billing at all.

What are the top 5 Countries of the Schengen Agreement that have the most visitors?

The most frequented Schengen member countries remain to be France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Greece. Apart from these are 21 other states that are part of the Schengen Area.

What should you do in case you aren’t able to travel to Europe?

Due to the pandemic all countries have closed their borders and only a few flights are allowed for emergency cases. If you want to travel around Europe whether you live in Europe or not, then there are a few things you can do before it is allowed to do so. Because you can’t travel now you can use this free time to fully prepare your next trip in detalil, you can save up Money, read more about the country you want to visit, maybe even take a virtual tour around the places you want to visit such as museums or parks and cook a traditional food from the country of your choice. This is a great way to learn more about culture while having fun and being productive. We will keep you updated on the news about border control so for now stay at home and be safe.

What is some information for Work and Travel participants?

Experience an adventure and explore the big wide world! With a Work and Travel trip, you not only improve your language skills, but also get to know your temporary home country particularly intensively through work – whether as a fruit picker on a farm, as a receptionist in a hotel or on a promotional tour in a city. The jobs often last only a few weeks or months, which gives you the opportunity to explore different areas of a country intensively. All this brings a great feeling of freedom and offers the chance to meet many new and interesting people. In order to be able to embark on this adventure with complete peace of mind, reliable insurance cover is particularly important. After all, you can also fall ill abroad and there are many other risks against which you should insure yourself. A few practical examples:

• In a bicycle accident you injure another person.
• Your baggage is stolen on the outward journey.
• When picking fruit you fall off the ladder and break your arm.
• You are seriously ill and a member of your family would like to come.

We therefore recommend that you take out complete cover, including health insurance, personal liability insurance, accident insurance and assistance insurance. All these insurances are included in a PROTRIP-WORLD insurance package. If you are under 29 years of age, you can even get PROTRIP-WORLD at a special rate.