What type of visa is the right one for your if you have family members…

What type of visa is the right one for your if you have family members living in Germany?

If you have family over in Germany and you want to be with them, not only to be close to them but also to have a better life then you need to apply for a family reunion visa in order to join them.

What is the amount of money you have to deposit in my blocked account?

In general, around €800 for every month of your stay in Germany are required as a monthly blocked amount. Please have a look at our example calculation for a 12-months’ stay. If you plan to stay in Germany for more than one year, you can renew your blocked account after the end of 12 months.

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 should you as a student know about the health insurance?

Information for students and doctoral students – Check your insurance cover! The insurance offers of many programs and universities are suitable and you do not need to do anything else. However, sometimes the insurance cover is not as you are used to in your home country. Therefore, you should take your time before you leave and check the insurance offered. Sometimes it can be useful to take out PROTRIP-WORLD in addition to a compulsory insurance of the university or the country of travel. Here are some questions that you should clarify before taking out insurance:

• Does the insurance meet the requirements of the destination country?

Information on this can be obtained from the relevant embassy or consulate, for example.

• Are the benefits of the health insurance sufficient?

What is the visa that you need to travel to Germany if you do not live in the EU?

If you’re not from one of the EU countries, then unfortunately you need to apply for a German Visa in order to be able to travel there. The good thing is, around 62 countries can enter Germany without a Visa, so we suggest you check if your country is on the list!

Will you get quality and good service from the TK Student Insurance provider?

With TK student insurance you profit from a wide range of benefits at low premiums. TK student insurance does not only include the benefits you are usually offered by German health insurance providers. It also covers treatments which do not belong to the standard benefits. When evaluated by the trade press, TK regularly occupies top positions, e.g. in the category “Germany’s best health insurance fund for students” (according to Focus Money). Moreover, TK has an excellent customer service. All important matters, such as changing your address or your account details, can be easily attended to online. Billing with doctors and hospitals is easy, too: You only need to present your insurance card every time you visit a doctor.

What important information should a student know?

Studying abroad is a unique opportunity to combine learning and travel! No matter whether you want to stay abroad for a semester or longer, studying at a foreign university not only allows you to get to know your subject from a different perspective, you also improve your foreign language skills. Above all, you will gain unforgettable experiences with a new country, a new culture and meet new international friends.

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.