Why is Europe the right place to visit? Europe is a small continent made up…

Why is Europe the right place to visit?

Europe is a small continent made up from many countries. Since all these countries differ in certain aspects, you would no doubt want to travel to all of them so you can witness their beauty. Luckily, the border-less zone of Schengen has made it possible to visit these states in a short amount of time.

What is the number of tourists visiting the EU countries and why are the numbers so high?

European Union area holds 50% of the world’s tourist visits and almost 40% of global tourism receipts. These countries are the most visited ones in the world and the number of visitors grows every year for many reasons that include the hospitality citizens provide, the beautiful nature it holds and eccentric nightlife it offers.

What should you do if you need medical treatment?

As foreign guest you are covered by private international health insurance. Such health insurance covers only acute medical treatment of newly occurred illnesses. If it is not an emergency, please consider the following recommendations:

1. Please always consult your primary care physician (general practitioner) before seeing a specialist or going to hospital.
2. Please provide the physician with our Ärzte-Info-Ticket (medical info card) prior to the treatment.
3. Please inform your doctor that your health insurance only covers acute medical treatment.

For further information, go to: What to do in the event of illness?

Which are the countries that are included in the Schengen zone?

It includes these countries of Europe: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.

What should you do before you plan your trip to Europe?

It is recommended that you read the information in various European Union websites before you decide to jump in a plane to any European Union country. Read all the information that is provided and plan ahead.

Will quarantine costs be covered by the foreign health insurance?

Quarantine costs are not covered by the foreign health insurance. Quarantine is often prescribed as a precautionary measure. This is not a medically necessary treatment. If you fall ill with the coronavirus during quarantine, the treatment is of course insured.

What are you able to do with a Schengen Visa?

Schengen visa is the newest and easiest form of moving freely among EU States. With this visa you can do business for your corporate, travel for fun with your family or friends, or you can have a special honeymoon with your fiancée in one of Europe’s most beautiful landscapes.

Do the Schengen States offer a remonstrate and what is it?

A milder option than writing an appeal letter to the embassy is asking for a review of the decision by the embassy. This is called a remonstrance and not all Schengen zone states offer this opportunity.