Will your PROTRIP-WORLD insurance cover your expenses of a booked flight you’re not able to…

Will your PROTRIP-WORLD insurance cover your expenses of a booked flight you’re not able to cancel?

No, travel expenses are not covered by the international health insurance. We recommend: Contact your hotel or airline to clarify whether a goodwill arrangement (rebooking or cancellation) is possible.

When will your insurance end?

Language students, intern and doctoral students Insurance coverage of the private insurance EDUCARE24 (S, M, L or XL) expires automatically on the agreed date. Students up to age 29 TK public health insurance cover applies until you finish your studies or until the semester in which you reach the age of 30. Students from age 30 Insurance coverage of the private insurance EDUCARE24 XL expires automatically on the agreed date.

Will you be covered if you are infected on your way home?

Upon arrival to your home country, both EDUCARE24 and Techniker Krankenkasse (TK) insurance coverage ends. Please contact your last insurance company in your home country to reactivate it immediately.

Will the costs of medications be paid?

Any medication needs to be medically necessary or prescribed by a doctor. You will receive your medication by taking the prescription to a pharmacy. The original prescription can then be submitted to us for a refund of the costs. The policy does not cover medication that can be bought at a pharmacy for free and without a doctor’s prescription. Please note that we can only process a prescription after we received the related (doctor’s) invoice along with the diagnosis.

What are international tourists offered by Germany?

Besides Germany offering many studying and job opportunities, it offers tourists breath-taking sceneries, wonderful food, exciting nightlife, warm hospitality and lively festivals. It’s a great place to apply for a Visa, specifically for non-EU individuals who want to either visit a new place or study/work in a country with reasonable prices.

What are some of the deportation costs insurance for students?

In case of an officially ordered deportation of the visitor, the insurance policy covers the incurring costs up to €4,000 if claims are made against the host. Unlike former policies, the current deportation costs policy also provides coverage after the expiration of insurance if the visitor, against all expectations, has not left the Federal Republic of Germany.

What is some important information for AU Pairs?

Information for au pairs – Our recommendation! The PROTRIP-WORLD insurance for au pairs 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 au pairs 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.

What is a blocked account?

Of course, there are various forms of blocked accounts. In this section we provide information about the blocked account you probably need if you want to study in Germany and if your home country does not belong to the European Union or the “Schengen states”. Among others, this applies to:
    • Turkey
    • China
    • India
  • Russia
  • Ukraine
  • Cameroon
  • Vietnam
  • South Corea
  • Morocco
In these and many other countries you need to prove your ability to support yourself during your stay in Germany when applying for a visa. The most common method to fulfill this requirement is opening a German blocked account. Please contact the responsible embassy or consulate general if you want to find out whether you need a blocked account for your visa.
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