What is a return transport and when will you be entitled to one? The return…

What is a return transport and when will you be entitled to one?

The return transport of the insured person is the medically reasonable and justifiable transport of the insured person to the place of residence in the home country or to the nearest suitable hospital to the place of residence if, due to illness or possible undersupply, treatment cannot or can only be carried out inadequately in the country of travel. In the event of repatriation, the insured person is dependent on either medical supervision or a special medical facility, such as an extra seat in the aircraft or intensive care transport by ambulance flight. Trained medical staff decides and plans the medically reasonable and justifiable return transport based on the respective needs of the patient. If there is an emergency situation that may require a return transport, please contact the assistance.

What can you do if you notice that something is wrong with your passport after receiving the Schengen Visa?

If you notice any discrepancies in your passport after getting the Schengen visa, you have to contact the application center or embassy immediately and take notes of what you have noticed  

What is the best transportation method you can use in the Schengen Area?

If you’re planning to visit the Schengen Zone, you have to decide if you want to do so by car or by plane. If you choose an Airport Transit Visa, you can travel without entering the Schengen Country Area whereas the Transit Visa allows you to transit for up to 5 days through one Schengen Country by car.

What are some questions you should clarify?

• What are the requirements for insurance cover in the country of travel?
• Does the insurance also apply to the outward and return journey and in the time before and after the program?
• Are other benefits included in addition to comprehensive protection in the event of illness and accidents?
• Is there protection in case of interruption of your activity, for example for a holiday?
• Does the insurance also cover sports accidents?

Which country of Europe is the most visited by foreign tourists and what are the number of tourists?

On the top lists of most visited countries in the world, of course, is France. Statistics show that France attracts 80 million tourists every year and this number is still growing.

Will a stay in your home country be covered?

You want to interrupt your stay abroad for a few days in order to spend some time at home? No problem. If you interrupt your stay abroad and spend time at home, you will have insurance cover for 6 weeks. You can also travel home several times as long as the overall duration does not exceed 6 weeks. There will be insurance cover for costs resulting from an accident or from an acute and newly acquired illness. If you travel to your home country at the end of the insurance period, this is not considered to be an interruption of your stay abroad. In this case, insurance coverage ends as soon as you arrive in your home country.

What are some of the benefits of receiving the Schengen Visa?

One advantage among many that the Schengen Agreement gives is that you can apply for a visa in a Schengen state and usually, that country will issue the Schengen visa that is valid for the entire Schengen Area.

When does the system for the ETIAS visa launch?

The system will launch soon. There are currently 62 countries that will need to get the ETIAS authorization. What this means is that all the citizens of these countries will be obligated to obtain ETIAS authorization before they enter any EU country. However, more countries might be added to that list.