Who will need a blocked account? In general, you need a blocked account in Germany…

Who will need a blocked account?

In general, you need a blocked account in Germany if your home country does not belong to the European Union or the Schengen states and if you want to stay in Germany for some time for specific reasons. For example, you might need a blocked account if you plan to spend some time in Germany as a student, language student or participant in an international exchange program as part of an education program.

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!

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.

Is German student insurance worth it and why?

We make things as simple as possible for you! Finding the right health insurance for your studies in Germany is not easy. A lot of requirements and regulations need to be considered.

• Do I need public or private health insurance in Germany?
• Is my current health insurance not sufficient for my studies in Germany?
• Which health insurance is officially approved?
• Do I have to have public health insurance as a student in Germany?
• Is my family covered, too?

If you want to be comprehensively informed about health insurance for students from abroad, you will find the answers to these and many further questions here on GERMAN STUDENT INSURANCE. However, the great advantage of GERMAN STUDENT INSURANCE is: You do not have to go deeply into the topic in order to be able to choose the right health insurance. Our online needs assessment takes care of this task for you. This guarantees you to get appropriate health insurance for your needs at an optimal price/performance ratio.

How does the PROTRIP-WORLD insurance actually adap to your travel plans?

You have the choice between different travel regions and you can also flexibly choose the scope of insurance: PROTRIP-WORLD always includes a strong international health insurance. We especially recommend students and doctoral students to supplement their insurance cover with the Comfort or Plus Package to be able to travel and study without worries. The two packages differ in the scope of the liability insurance. The Plus Package offers students and Erasmus Plus participants particularly good protection. It includes, among other things, higher benefits in the event of damage caused by internships as part of a study or Erasmus Plus program.

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 other countries accept the German visa besides Germany?

Countries like Austria, Slovenia, Greece, Poland, Netherlands accept a German Visa! This means, if your Visa application gets issued then you can travel to more than just one country! The German Schengen Visa allows you to travel for 90 days in a span of 180 days around 25 countries.

What does the German student insurance consist of?

Finding the right insurance in Germany as a foreign student is not quite easy if one does not know about all the German and European requirements and laws. This is why we developed the GERMAN STUDENT INSURANCE. Here you will get comprehensive health insurance protection which is tailored to your needs and valid for the complete duration of your stay in Germany, before and during your studies. You can get private or public health insurance or a combination of both, if needed.