Are you interested in more information about the current situation? The Robert Koch Institut provides…

Are you interested in more information about the current situation?

The Robert Koch Institut provides you with important information about the current coronavirus development: https://www.rki.de/DE/Content/InfAZ/N/Neuartiges_Coronavirus/nCoV.html (machine translated from German).

Are there any differences between the ETIAS and Schengen visa?

Even though the ETIAS is not yet being used, travelers are concerned whether they will need and ETIAS or Schengen visa. ETIAS is an electronic travel authorization and applies only to people who can already travel to Europe without a visa. On the other hand, the Schengen Visa is required for travel to Europe for those who are unable to travel to EU countries without a visa.

Will insurance cover continue to exist even if the Foreign Office issues a travel warning?

Yes, PROVISIT-VISUM’s international health insurance protects you both when traveling in countries for which the German Foreign Office has issued a travel warning and in case of illness related to a pandemic.

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 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 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.

Does your insurance cover an infection with a virus?

Fever, cough, signs of corona infection? You can rest assured. With PROVISIT’s insurance cover, you don’t need to fear high medical costs. The medical treatment of the corona virus infection is covered. In addition, PROVISIT 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.

What are some of the countries in the EU that the ETIAS includes?

The countries are the same 26 members that make up the Schengen Zone. Travelers to these countries will benefit from the ETIAS for Europe which grants them authorization to visit these countries.