Our Recommendation for all foreign guests and visitors in Germany applying for a visa:
(Schengen Visa or Visa Extension up to 2 years)
Travel Health Insurance for Germany, EU Europe and Schengen
from only 30,90 Euro / 30 days (max. 2 years)
(use also for Visa Application or Extension)
Insurance company:
Hanse-Merkur Reiseversicherung AG, Siegfried-Wedells-Platz 1, 20354 Hamburg
Visa: Application and Extension
Yes, you can use this insurance for Visa Application or Extension at the embassy and in the aliens department (Ausländerbehörde).
The insurance meets the requirements for a Schengen-Visa made by the decision of the European Union Council on 22.12.2003 (2004/17/EG)
and therefore can be used for Visa Application or Extension. The required minimum coverage of 30,000 Euro is ensured and is stated on the insurance policy.
Insurance documents:
A few minutes after the
Online Registration
you will receive by email your insurance documents as PDF Files. These documents are specifically for presentation at embassies, consulates, foreign authorities and
Border stations and are accepted there for Visa Application or Extension.
Health Insurance for Foreign Guests and Visitors in Germany:
The 4 most common risks and problems you must know about!
1. Visa Application for Foreigners:
Without travel health insurance no visa at the embassy or consulate
Health insurance is always a key requirement for a visa application with the German embassy and possibly
later for a visa extension at the immigration office (Ausländerbehörde).
Therefore, anyone applying for a visa for Germany or any other EU member country must be able to prove that
they have adequate travel insurance. Without Incoming Health Insurance, a visitor's visa could be denied
and entry into Germany could be refused.
Our Recommendation:
You can find an
inexpensive health insurance for foreign guests and visitors
from € 30.90/ 30 days (max. 2 years) that you can apply for directly online. The monthly premiums
are very reasonable and this insurance complies with the visa requirements for a ShengenVisa and can be
used for a visa application or visa extension.
After filling out the online application you will promptly receive all documents via email.
You can then use these documents at the local immigration office (Ausländerbehörde) or embassy
to apply for a ShengenVisa or to extend an existing visa.
>>> Health Insurance for Foreign Guests and Visitors in Germany from 30.90 € / 30 days : More Details ...
2. Not all Incoming Insurances are recognized by the embassy or immigration office!
Please be aware that the insurance for foreigners must comply with the regulations
for a ShengenVisa as agreed upon by the Council of the European Union on 12/22/2003 (2004/17/EG).
This is very important for both, embassies abroad and the immigration office in Germany.
The Incoming Health Insurance for foreign guests must be valid in all Shengen states and provide coverage
of at least 30,000 Euro. The Travel insurance must be obtained BEFORE applying for a visa.
Our Recommendation:
The travel insurance from "Hanse-Merkur"
(from 30.90 € / 30 days, for a maximum of up to 2 years)
meets the regulatory requirements of the embassy and immigration office for a Schengen Visa.
Therefore, in our experience it is recognized as proof of insurance by all foreign authorities
(Ausländerbehörde) in Germany.
Another advantage: You will receive your insurance certificate quickly and easily via email.
Simply print it out and present it to the embassy or immigration office with your visa application
or renewal for Germany or any other Schengen country.
Price:
from 30.90 € / 30 days & maximum of up to 2 years...
3. High costs for treatments or operations in Germany
Unfortunately, illnesses and accidents can never be completely avoided, and especially in Germany
those are always associated with high costs. A dental treatment or a necessary operation in a hospital
after an accident can easily cost the foreign guest or the German host more than 1,000 Euro.
On the other hand, a travel health insurance for foreign guests is not expensive at all,
starts at about 1 Euro per day, but can in a worst case scenario prevent financial ruin for someone affected.
4. Host resident in Germany: High Financial Risk due to the Verpflichtungserklaerung
How high are the personal financial risks when signing a Formal Obligation (Verpflichtungserklärung)
with the Foreigner's Registration Office (Ausländerbehörde) and inviting foreigners to Germany?
If an applicant does not have the financial means for health insurance abroad, then the inviting host may purchase the insurance for the guest.
Please note:
You are taking on a relative high financial risk through the invitation of the foreign guest
and when signing the Declaration of Obligation (Verpflichtungserklärung). Therefore, we recommend
that you definitely take out an insurance package that combines visitor's health insurance
and accident / liability insurance.
By signing a Verpflichtungserklärung for foreigners in Germany you pledge to cover not only
all costs associated with the trip of the foreign visitors, including the cost of any medical treatment,
but also to reimburse potentially incurred public expenses.
And that can get very expensive!
Our recommendation for hosts in Germany:
From our experience, we can recommend the visitor health insurance by
Hanse-Merkur Reiseversicherung AG
(from 30.90 Euro/ 30 days) in combination with an accident and
liability insurance for the foreign guests (from 2 Euro/ month additionally).
To include an personal liability insurance or a personal liability/accident insurance package
simply answer the question "Do you want to take out liability or accident and liability insurance?"
from the
online form
with "Yes". This package is highly recommended because for a relatively
small amount you get additionally a liability insurance and an accident insurance and are now
well covered for the most financial risks.
Can I use this health insurance when applying for a visa for Germany or another Schengen state?
Yes, the insurance coverage meets the requirements for a ShengenVisa as agreed upon
by the Council of the European Union, 12/22/2003 (2004/17/EG) and can therefore be used
for a visa application or visa extension for Germany or any other Schengen state. The required
minimum coverage of 30,000 Euro is guaranteed and will be stated on your insurance policy.
After applying online you will receive all insurance documents within minutes via email.
Simply print and take them to the embassy or consulate.
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Is this Travel Insurance recognized by the immigration authorities in Germany (Ausländerbehörde) ?
(as proof of insurance for a Formal Obligation (Verpflichtungserklärung) or a Visa Extension)
Yes, this health insurance meets the standard requirements for a visa application
(Schengen Visa) and guarantees the minimum coverage of 30,000 Euro. According to our experience,
the insurance certificate is recognized by the immigration office in Germany, as well as by
the German embassy abroad.
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Frequently asked questions about the health insurance for foreign guests in Germany or Shengen
Do I receive proof of insurance that can be submitted to the embassy or local immigration office?
Once you have submitted the online application for your travel health insurance and
if all information is complete and valid, you will receive a printable insurance certificate
via email within just a few minutes. You can generally already use this to apply for or extend your
visa or residence permit. If the term of the health insurance is for more than 120 days and
you have provided a German address, your documents will also be sent by mail.
In our experience, this travel health insurance is recognized as proof of insurance by
the immigration authorities in Germany. In most cases it is sufficient to simply present
a printed out copy to the local immigration authorities in Germany or the German embassy abroad.
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What happens if a foreign guest does not receive a visa?
If a guest or visitor cannot enter Germany, you can cancel the contract and apply for a
refund of your insurance premium. However, in order to get a refund of the insurance premium
it is always necessary to promptly cancel the contract in writing and to include a copy of the
notice of refusal from the respective embassy or consulate. You will receive a refund of
any paid premiums within four to six weeks. For a refund, there will be a one-time
processing fee of only five Euros.
How many months should be entered on the application form for "term of insurance",
if you don't exactly know how long the stay in Germany will be?
It makes sense to always indicate the maximum amount of months that might be spent
in Germany when answering the question "Term of Insurance" in the Online Application.
If there is a change in your schedule, notification must be made either by letter, fax or email.
The insurance contract may be extended or cancelled in accordance with the tariff regulations.
Can you use this health insurance for a Schengen Visa?
Yes, the health insurance coverage meets with the regulations for a Schengen Visa as agreed
upon by the Council of the European Union on 12/22/2003 (2004/17/EG) and can therefore
be used for a visa application or extension. The required minimum coverage of 30,000 Euro is
guaranteed and is stated on the certificate.
After filing your online application, you will receive all insurance documents via email
within minutes. Simply print these and take them to the German embassy or
In our experience this health insurance for foreign visitors and guests is recognized as proof
of insurance by all local immigration authorities (Ausländerbehörde) in Germany.
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