Is the number getting higher or lower of tourists in the Schengen Area? Even though…

Is the number getting higher or lower of tourists in the Schengen Area?

Even though during this time all traveling is prohibited before the pandemic, every year the number of people that decide to travel to Europe increases. The different cultures attracted 16 million people to visit Schengen zone countries.

How much is a deductible with PROTRIP-WORLD and what is it?

A “deductible” means that you have to pay part of the expenses yourself in the event of a claim. For example, a “deductible of €50 per case” means that you have to pay €50 in each event of a claim. With PROTRIP-WORLD you can choose between health insurance without a deductible or health insurance with a deductible of €50 per case.

What should you do if you need medical treatment?

As foreign guest you are covered by private international health insurance. Such health insurance covers only acute medical treatment of newly occurred illnesses. If it is not an emergency, please consider the following recommendations:

1. Please always consult your primary care physician (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 inform your doctor that your health insurance only covers acute medical treatment.

For further information, go to: What to do in the event of illness?

What are the payment methods offered for the PROVISIT-VISUM?

The premium for this policy is to be paid at the conclusion of the insurance contract for the entire term of the insurance. You can choose from the following payment options:

1. a) credit card: Maestro, Mastercard, Visa, JCB, Diners, Discover or American Express;
2. b) SEPA Direct Debit;
3. c) online payment system: eps, Klarna/SOFORT Überweisung, iDEAL or PayPal.

The premium for this policy depends on the duration of the trip. Should you return early from your stay abroad, a phone call or an email is sufficient. We will then calculate your exact premium depending on the number of days you stayed abroad. You only need to pay for the actual insurance period. No service fee will be charged for reimbursement.

What will you be able to experience with the Schengen Visa that you can’t with a national visa?

You can witness the northern lights in Finland, the nightlife in Berlin, the opera houses in Austria, the beaches of Greece, with one visa only, the Schengen visa.

Why is it so cheap to travel around Europe even tho it’s so popular?

European countries are aware of their impact on the world and the popularity they have gained throughout centuries. This is one of the reasons why traveling here is very cheap, the cities are well planned and the public transport is multi-functional.

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 in case you have booked flights and accommodation in your destination country that you are not able to cancel?

Does my PROTRIP-WORLD insurance cover the expenses? 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.