Why should you choose the PROTRIP-WORLD? PROTRIP-WORLD accompanies you well and inexpensively. By national and…

Why should you choose the PROTRIP-WORLD?

PROTRIP-WORLD accompanies you well and inexpensively. By national and international standards, PROTRIP-WORLD is available at an unbeatable price. Moreover, the insurance stands for strong benefits which can be extended to a comprehensive cover, if desired. A passionate company, which has placed high value on service for 60 years, is behind PROTRIP-WORLD.

Will it be possible to have a mini-job parallel to studying?

Yes, it is possible to have a mini-job (monthly income of up to €450.00) parallel to your studies.

What are the fees you have to pay for your blocked account?

You only need to pay a one-off set-up fee of €49 for your GBA Blocked Account. In addition to that, there are monthly costs of €5 for the management of the account. Moreover, a safety buffer of €100 has to be paid. However, this amount is no additional expense for you because it is usually refunded when you close your blocked account.

Which documents will you receive?

Following your application, you will immediately receive an email with your insurance certificate along with customer information and the “Ärzte-Info-Ticket” (medical info card). Additionally, we will send you an insurance card for your wallet within the next few days.

What are some of the benefits that the TK Public Health insurance provides?

TK student insurance fulfills all requirements prescribed for a German public health insurance by the legislator. Among others, this includes:

• Direct billing with physicians and hospitals without advance payment
• Medical, dental and psychotherapeutic treatment
• Treatments for the preventive recognition of diseases
• Treatment in order to prevent and alleviate diseases as well as contraception and termination of pregnancy
• Provision with medicine, dressing material and medical appliances
• Treatment of pre-existing illnesses
• Inpatient medical treatment without temporal restrictions
• Treatment of spouse and children
• Easy extension of contract in case of the necessity to study for some more semesters

TK public health insurance offers much more than the legally prescribed minimum care. TK will also cover the costs for homeopathic treatments, travel vaccinations and sports-medical examinations. You will find more details in the TK Infosheet.

Will you costs be covered in your home country if you get infected on the way home?

EDUCARE24 insurance coverage ends upon entry into your home country. Please contact your last insurance company in your home country to reactivate your previous insurance immediately.

What does exemption from compulsory health insurance mean?

You can get an exemption from the requirement to take out public health insurance and conclude private health insurance at the official beginning of your subject-related studies. However, taking out private health insurance only makes sense for students who cannot conclude public student health insurance, e.g. if you are more than 29 years old. In these cases, we recommend EDUCARE24 XL insurance protection. Please note that the following applies after the official beginning of your studies: Once you have taken out private health insurance, you cannot switch to public student health insurance anymore.

What can you do in case your visa got rejected?

Even though it was a long and stressful process, knowing all the documents you need after you get the letter of rejection by the embassy will make it easier for you to apply next time!