Welcome to FIA-Insurance

Insurance for international healthcare workers in Germany

FIA-Insurance in a nutshell

Would you like to contribute your expertise to the German healthcare system and have your qualifications recognized as an international healthcare professional in Germany? The Freiburg International Academy supports you in the recognition of your qualifications and orientation on the German job market. DR-WALTER GmbH, Barmenia and VIACTIV offer the right insurance for all phases of further education.

For whom

FIA-Insurance can be concluded by all international health professionals and
their accompanying spouses and children.

When

FIA-Insurance offers solutions for all different phases of the recognition process.

Before arrival in Germany, during the qualification process, and after the license to practice and professional recognition.

By whom

FIA-Insurance is a cooperation of four experienced and renowned experts.

Combined expertise of Freiburg International Academy gGmbH, Barmenia Versicherungen, VIACTIV Krankenkasse and DR-WALTER GmbH.

Why choose FIA-Insurance?

If you are planning to come to Germany and want to gain recognition as an international healthcare worker, FIA-insurance has got you covered. With FIA-Insurance you will find the right insurance for all phases of your stay. 4 good reasons that speak for FIA-Insurance:

Best cover at all times

For all the phases of your professional recognition, we offer special coverage. Cover at its best: before arrival in Germany, during your qualification as well as after you have received your license to practice.

Easy online kick-start

No need to wait. Buy the insurance for your visa online within minutes. You will receive the confirmation for the authorities immediately by e-mail.

FIA-Bonus

A special bonus of 49 € waits for you. All participants of the FIA qualification program who book the insurance and open the blocked account via this page are granted the FIA-Bonus.

Personal contact persons

If in doubt, we are here for you. Out competent consulting team is happy to answer your questions.

Phase 0 - Before arrival - how to apply for a German visa

Most people need a visa before coming to Germany. Find out how to go about it and what the visa requirements are.

Requirements for getting a visa

If you apply for a german visa, two aspects are essential:

  1. Travel health insurance - Provide proof of travel health insurance with a minimum coverage of 30,000 euros. Validity for the entire Schengen area and insurance cover for the complete period of travel are required.
  2. Blocked Account - Proof of a blocked account is usually the second requirement for getting a visa. As a rule, the necessary total amount of the initial deposit is €861 for each month you want to spend in Germany. So, if you want to stay in Germany for one year, this total minimum amount is 10,332 €.

 

 

 

EDUCARE24 - Your health insurance for educational stays in Germany and Europe!

To get a visa, it is ncessary to show proof of a health insurance, which starts with arrival. You can apply for this here and will receive your confirmation immediately.

You can choose from four different types of EDUCARE24 insurance policy: S (Small), M (Medium), L (Large) and XL (Extra Large). We recommend EDUCARE24 M or higher. The details of EDUCARE24, including the benefits and premiums, can be found on www.educare24.com.

The big plus: EDUCARE24 offers an easy online conclusion from abroad, even if you do not have a german bank account yet.

Take out the health insurance EDUCARE24 now.

What is a blocked account and how can I open one?

For a visa to be issued, you must prove that your livelihood is secured for at least one year in germany. A blocked account is a special type of a German bank account for internationals to show a stable financial situation.

Opening the German blocked account is the easiest way to do this. Our German Blocked Account website guides you through the process and you will receive an officially approved confirmation after only 3 to 5 working days.

The blocked account is opened through Expatrio, one of the largest providers of blocked accounts on the German market. The fees for the blocked account are €69 setup and €5 monthly.

Open a German blocked account now.

A special bonus for FIA participants

For all participants of the FIA qualification program, a special gift is waiting. DR-WALTER will pay you a cashback of 49 € if you book the insurance and open the blocked account via this page.

Continue to open a German blocked account and to take out the health insurance EDUCARE24 now.

 

Do you require advice?

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us:

Pia Wölke an her team will be happy to assist you.

T +49 2247 9194-972
info@fia-insurance.de
Telegram Messenger

 

 

Phase 1a - Arrival in Germany and qualification

You have arrived in Germany and are starting your qualification. How about you insurance cover at that point and all the other things to take care of?

 

Do I need to activate my insurance?

You are automatically insured upon entry. However, we still need the missing data such as address, bank details and exact date of entry.

You can send us the missing data by e-mail. You do not need to set a deadline, we will remind you in time.

Do I need to adjust my insurance?

Sometimes it happens that the immigration authorities require a different insurance coverage due to your residence status. Please inform us and we will change your insurance coverage accordingly.

T +49 2247 9194-972
info@fia-insurance.de
Telegram Messenger

How can I activate my blocked account?

You simply activate your blocked account after entry by entering the missing data into the self-service portal of expatrio.

How do I get my cashback?

As soon as you have activated the insurance and opened the blocked account, we will transfer 49 € cashback to your account.

Do you require advice?

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us:

Pia Wölke an her team will be happy to assist you.

T +49 2247 9194-972
info@fia-insurance.de
Telegram Messenger

Phase 1b - Deepening the expertise

You have completed your qualification and are now deepening your knowledge through various internships and job shadowing during the waiting period for the knowledge test. What does this mean for your insurance or blocked account?

Do I need to adjust my insurance?

There are various ways to gain your practical experience. From internship to employment contract. Please inform us about your contract and we will put together the right insurance coverage for you.

Your contact persons can be reached from Monday to Friday from 8 am to 6 pm (CET).

Pia Wölke and her team will be happy to assist you.

T +49 2247 9194-972
info@fia-insurance.de
Telegram Messenger

Full flexibility with the supplementary insurance - More Options

Behind Barmenia's More Options tariff lies the small entitlement and allows you to join a private health insurance plan at a later date.

Answer the health questions today and secure your insurance coverage of tomorrow. From € 5.50 per month, your health status is fixed and a new health check to switch to private health insurance is no longer necessary.

Especially because life cannot be planned, your health situation can change and your career is constantly in flux, More Options offers flexibility and the ability to plan.

If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Anke Hardam:

Anke Hardam

T +49 177 7080673
anke.hardam@barmenia.de
https://agentur.barmenia.de/anke_hardam

Application form More Options (in german)

Tariff conditions More Options (in german)

Perfect coverage during your internship

PROTRIP-WORLD-H offers trainees reliable and comprehensive liability insurance protection. Conclude online and benefit from

  • worldwide coverage
  • comprehensive cover and
  • high insurance sums

According to the German consumer organisation "Stiftung Warentest", the personal liability insurance ranks among the most important insurances. We share this opinion and therefore always advise to add a personal, worldwide liability insurance when traveling. Additionally many employers request proof of a professional liability insurance for trainees. This is automatically included in the coverage of PROTRIP-WORLD-H.

Take out PROTRIP-WORLD-H.

Phase 2 - Approbation and professional recognition

Congratulations! You have passed all the exams and a new phase of your life is about to begin. Start your professional life properly covered. Let us advise you, because there are a lot of things to consider when choosing the right insurance coverage. We are here for you and will be happy to advise you.

 

What is the right insurance when starting my professional life?

A new phase of life begins with the start of professional life. A good opportunity to think about your own insurance coverage.
Arrange a no-obligation consultation appointment for all insurance areas:

  • Health
  • Home & Liability
  • Motor & Travel
  • Around the animal
  • Provision & Finances

Your contact person, Anke Hardam, will be happy to advise you.

Anke Hardam

T +49 177 7080673
anke.hardam@barmenia.de
https://agentur.barmenia.de/anke_hardam

Do you require advice?

If you have questions regarding our tariffs Provisit Student or Provisit Science, please feel free to contact us:

Pia Wölke and her team can be reached from Monday to Friday from 8 am to 6 pm (CET).

T +49 2247 9194-972
info@fia-insurance.de
Telegram Messenger

Exceptional cases

Welcome! You are entering Germany for professional reasons and are highly motivated? Before you start your research and scientific work, we advise to find out about the right insurance coverage. Depending on your status, there are a lot of things to consider. We are here for you and will be happy to advise you.

 

Entry as a University student

Provisit Student is the right insurance if you are coming from abroad and want to enroll in a state or nationally recognized university.

Provisit Student is a substitutive private comprehensive health insurance for foreign academics in Germany (§ 146 VAG, § 195 paragraph 3 VVG). It offers comprehensive health insurance coverage at a favorable premium.

Take out Provisit Student.

Entry as a scholarship holder or visiting scientist

If you would like to come to Germany as a scholarship holder or visiting scientist, Provisit Science is the right insurance for you.

Provisit Science is a substitutive private comprehensive health insurance for foreign academics and visiting scientists in Germany (§ 146 VAG, § 195 paragraph 3 VVG). It offers comprehensive health insurance coverage at a favorable premium.

Take out Provisit Science.

Do I need a public health insurance?

Finding the right health insurance for your time in Germany is not easy, because there are a lot of rules and regulations to consider. How do I have to insure myself in Germany? Do I need private or statutory health insurance? Is my family also insured? VIACTIV is happy to advise you on these and many other questions.

Your contact person:

Michael Mehlkopf

T +49 234 479-2200
M +49 173 296 1999
michael.mehlkopf@viactiv.de

www.viactiv.de/michael-mehlkopf

 

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Strong partners for the integration of international health professionals in Germany

FIA-Insurance is a cooperation of four experienced and renowned experts for the qualification and insurance of international health professionals in Germany, namely Freiburg International Academy gGmbH, Barmenia Versicherungen, VIACTIV Krankenkasse and DR-WALTER GmbH. DR-WALTER GmbH is responsible for the content of this page.

Freiburg International Academy gGmbH (FIA)

With courses in general language, technical language and specialist knowledge, the FIA prepares international doctors, dentists, pharmacists and nurses for all the necessary exams on the way to professional recognition in Germany.

FIA is represented at six locations in Germany and qualifies around 600 professionals for professional recognition each year.

Barmenia Versicherungen

Barmenia Versicherungen is one of the largest independent insurance groups in Germany. As one of the largest employers in Wuppertal, the companies employ around 3,800 employees throughout Germany. The range of insurance products extends from health and life insurance to liability, accident and property insurance.
Barmenia's health insurance tariffs are very popular with doctors because, among other things, they provide no limitation of the German Scale of Medical fees (GOÄ) and also provide cover for longer periods abroad. Barmenia is one of the leading insurers of physicians in Germany.

VIACTIV Krankenkasse

As Germany's sports health insurance company, VIACTIV accompanies people on their journey towards a more active life. Our satisfied customers value that we inspire them in terms of their health and support them in finding new ways to stay fit in the long term. How we do that: With the courage to change, innovative concepts and a team that is always there for you with its expertise. Discover what’s in you and grow beyond yourself every day - with us at your side!

DR-WALTER GmbH

DR-WALTER is a recognized expert throughout Germany in the insurance of private and business trips and stays abroad. Every year, many thousands of people rely on the good protection and personal advice of DR-WALTER and its 100 employees.