Will the insurance cover continue to be even if the foreign health office has issued…

Will the insurance cover continue to be even if the foreign health office has issued a travel warning?

Language students, interns, doctoral students and students from the age of 30 Yes, EDUCARE24’s international health insurance protects you both when traveling in countries for which the German Foreign Office has issued a travel warning and in case of illness related to a pandemic. Students up to age 29 Yes, there is still insurance cover in Germany by Techniker Krankenkasse (TK).

Who is one of the largest health insurance providers in Germany?

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. The TK is particularly popular with students from abroad who have to take out public insurance during their studies in Germany. As a member of the TK, you benefit from the practical EHIC insurance card. The following video shows you how the EHIC works.

What can you do in an emergency?

What can I do to find the correct contact partner and get help immediately? Besides medical emergencies there are also situations which require personal support. We offer information for both cases. Medical emergency! One generally speaks of a medical emergency if a life-threatening situation occurs unexpectedly. Without immediate medical care, severe health impairment or the death of the person is to be expected. Help is needed immediately. Medical care is provided by the family doctor, the family doctor’s locum, the medical helpline service, the nearest available hospital or by the pan-European emergency number 112.

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.

Why is DR-WALTER leading the insurance field in Germany?

DR-WALTER is one of the leading German experts in insuring stays abroad and has taken care of the insurance needs of foreign visitors in Germany for 60 years. Our almost 100 employees are well acquainted with the insurance needs of foreign students in Germany. In cooperation with Techniker Krankenkasse we have developed an insurance solution which enables students in Germany to insure themselves as quickly, easily and unbureaucratically as possible: GERMAN STUDENT INSURANCE, consisting of a private health insurance and the public health insurance of TK.

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 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.

Will the insurance cover continue to work even in the case that the Foreign Office has issued a travel warning?

Yes, PROTRIP-WORLD’s international health insurance protects you both when traveling in countries for which the German Foreign Office has issued a travel warning and in case of illness related to a pandemic.