Why does Germany have so many visitors? Germany is known to be as one of…

Why does Germany have so many visitors?

Germany is known to be as one of the most visited countries by travelers all around the world. Due to its breath-taking sceneries, exciting nightlife, wonderful food, very old and beautiful architecture and lively festivals. It is no surprise that besides it offering so many great things, it also offers studying and job opportunities, which is a great motivator to apply for a German Visa.

What should you and can you do in the case of an illness?

Foreign visitors are covered by private travel health insurance. Such health insurance covers only acute medical treatment of newly occurred illnesses. Please consider the following three rules of conduct for outpatient treatments:

1. Please consult a 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 tell your doctor that some treatments require approval and that you need a medical costs projection for these treatments.

What is the amount of money you have to deposit in my blocked account?

In general, around €800 for every month of your stay in Germany are required as a monthly blocked amount. Please have a look at our example calculation for a 12-months’ stay. If you plan to stay in Germany for more than one year, you can renew your blocked account after the end of 12 months.

Will your vacation costs be covered during your stay abroad as well?

Insurance coverage also includes worldwide trips and stays abroad up to a maximum duration of six weeks, even in your home country. In case of a stay of more than six weeks, only the first six weeks are covered. Flight tickets, railway tickets or stamps in the passport can be used to verify the duration of the holiday.

Why is Germany so attractive to tourists from all over the world?

Some of the main attractions in Germany are: The Neuschwanstein Castle, Octoberfest, Brandenburg Gate. The Nuremberg Christmas Market, Reichstag Building. And much more are these beautiful destinations and events that attract many tourists from around the globe, to apply for a German Visa and visit.

Will you be covered for an infection?

Fever, cough, signs of corona infection? You can rest assured. With EDUCARE24’s insurance cover, you don’t need to fear high medical costs. The medical treatment of the corona virus infection is covered. In addition, EDUCARE24 includes coverage up to 90 days for medical expenses should you be forced to stay abroad for a longer period of time due to the infection.

Will your quarantine costs be covered by 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 should you do in the even of damages as a result of an accident?

An accident is a sudden, unexpected, involuntary and external event taking place at a certain time and place and causing damage to a person’s health. Medical treatments that become necessary as a result of an accident are covered by health insurance. Permanent impairment or death as a result of an accident is covered by accident insurance. Accident insurance also provides financial assistance in case of plastic surgery, rescue costs or long-term hospital stays as a result of an accident. Please notify us immediately in case of an accident. Notification of damages as a result of an accident is handled by: DR-WALTER GmbH Abteilung Leistung (Claims Department) Eisenerzstr. 34 53819 Neunkirchen-Seelscheid Germany Email: claims@dr-walter.com   Tel: +49 (0) 2247 9194 -31 Fax: +49 (0) 2247 9194 -20