How long will it take you to open a blocked account? Opening your blocked account…

How long will it take you to open a blocked account?

Opening your blocked account only takes a few minutes. You only need to enter a few details into the application form, then you upload a copy of your identity papers and you’re almost done. You will get the confirmation of the account opening within 24 hours. Afterwards you can transfer the minimum blocked amount. After receipt of payment (in international payment traffic this usually takes 3 to 5 working days after the money has been transferred) you will immediately get the officially approved confirmation of your blocked account for your visa application. No paperwork, no long waiting times, no visits to the authorities. Just open your blocked account online and you will already have cleared one hurdle on the way to getting your visa – quickly and comfortably.

Does it matter if the countries that you’re going to visit belong to different premium categories?

Please proceed as follows: Changing area of validity up to 6 weeks If your stay in a country which belongs to a different area of validity does not exceed 6 weeks, you do not have to do anything. You have worldwide insurance coverage up to 6 weeks. E.g.: You travel to Panama for 6 months. On your way back home, you want to make a four-week stopover in the USA. Please choose “Worldwide travels excluding USA/Canada” as area of validity for the complete duration of your journey. Changing area of validity for more than 6 weeks

Will your insurance cover you during your travel back home?

I am returning to my home country prematurely due to the coronavirus. Does GERMAN STUDENT INSURANCE still provide protection? Language students, interns, doctoral students and students from the age of 30 In principle, insurance cover also exists for a certain period of time in case of interruption of the stay abroad. Due to the development of COVID-19, you cannot estimate how long your stay in your home country will last. Therefore, we recommend that you cancel your EDUCARE24 insurance immediately after entering your home country. Please inform us about this. An e-mail is sufficient. We will then calculate your exact premium depending on the number of days you stayed abroad. You will only pay the premiums that have accrued until the receipt of your notification. Tip: Please contact your last insurance company in your home country to reactivate your previous insurance immediately

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 is the GBA blocked account?

The GBA Blocked Account is offered by DR-WALTER and Expatrio in cooperation with the escrow services and payment provider MANGOPAY. Students and other visitors from abroad often need a German blocked account for their visa application.

What should you do in the even of an illness?

Primary care physicians are responsible for diagnosis and therapy and coordinate the need for further treatment. This includes assessing if they are able to carry out the treatment themselves or if it is necessary to consult a specialist. This makes it easier to coordinate therapies and to avoid that examinations are carried out twice. It furthermore helps to avoid incompatible therapies, interlink medical benefits and reduce costs. This recommendation does, of course, not apply to necessary visits of gynecologists, eye specialists, emergency physicians or doctors on call.

What does Germany offer to tourists from all over the world?

It is no surprise that Germany has plenty of visitors all seasons of the year. Due to the beautiful scenery, the hospitality, the eventful festivals. The wonderful food as well as the opportunities that Germany offers, people all over the world decide to apply for a German Visa!

What is the health insurance that is required by law?

Information for students and doctoral students – Compulsory insurance! In many countries of the world there are regulations on how you must insure yourself as a student or doctoral student. If you go abroad via a program – such as Erasmus Plus – the insurance cover is already given about the program. If you intend to study in the USA or Canada, you must know that many universities require that students take out health insurance through the university. At best you inform yourself at your future university how you can plan for the time of the should be insured during a stay abroad. Under no circumstances should you be without a suitable foreign insurance travel abroad. Our tip: We recommend that you take out insurance for the longest possible period of study that you are considering so that you are not suddenly left without protection and, for example, cannot continue your studies.