What is Techniker Krankenkasse (TK)? Techniker Krankenkasse (TK) is the largest provider of public health…

What is Techniker Krankenkasse (TK)?

Techniker Krankenkasse (TK) is the largest provider of public health insurance in Germany. Due to its great price/performance ratio and its excellent customer service, TK is especially popular with students from Germany and abroad. TK attaches the greatest importance to providing perfect service to its insured in all situations of life and offers advice concerning all questions about health and well-being at any time. TK provides a state-of-the-art online service and an English-speaking 24/7 service hotline.

How does the PROTRIP-WORLD insurance actually work?

Information for Work and Travel participants – The PROTRIP-WORLD insurance for Work and Travel participants adapts 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 Work and Travel participants to supplement their insurance cover with the Comfort or Plus Package to be able to travel and work without worries. The two packages differ in the scope of the liability insurance. The Plus Package includes a higher basic insurance sum and covers, for example, the risk of losing your keys and damages arising from an act of favor.

Is the right place for an international student Germany and why?

If you are a student coming from a low-income country and want to study in a place with high quality universities at a reasonable price, then Germany is the right place for you. There are different types of Visas it offers depending on how long you plan or need to stay there to finish your degree but getting the Visa opens so many opportunities not only for studying but also working.

Why is there a safety buffer of 100 euros?

The safety buffer will be used to pay transfer charges in case we need to refund money. If there are no extra costs, the money will be refunded to you when you close your blocked account.

Which health insurance is the most practical?

It only takes a few minutes to purchase EDUCARE24 through our secure server. You will then receive the following documents:
  • an insurance certificate for your records and for submission to public authorities,
  • an insurance card for your wallet and
  • an “Ärzte-Info-Ticket” (medical info card) for direct billing with the physician.

Do you need to pay to cancel your insurance and how much?

Cancellation free of charge! Your travel plans change? You can cancel free of charge before the start of the insurance without giving any reason. The travel period changes? Rebook the insurance period free of charge. Are you travelling home earlier? You will be refunded any premiums you have paid too much.

What are the chances of your visa getting rejected if you submit everything correctly?

Therefore, if you don’t get the Visa either try again with the required documents or write the embassy a letter. The letter should be of remonstrance where you complain about the reasons they rejected your Visa. Make sure you go to a counselor before sending it!

What is a so called subject related semester?

A subject-related semester is a semester in which you studied a specific subject, e.g. medicine.
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