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](/en/insurance-plans/care-visa-protect/overview/) 1. [Home](/en/) 2. [Guide to Health Insurance in Germany](/en/guide-health-insurance-germany/) 3. [Visa & Residence Germany](/en/guide-health-insurance-germany/visa-residence-germany/) 4. Documents checklist for the German visa The German visa appointment is a paper check first — one missing document and the file is refused at intake without a substantive review. The bilingual health-insurance certificate is the single most rejected item. # Documents checklist: health-insurance proof for the German visa Practical guide for visa applicants to Germany: the full documents checklist for the embassy or Ausländerbehörde appointment, what the bilingual health-insurance certificate must show, and which recognised product fits your visa category. Three categories — Schengen ≤ 92 days, D-visa bridge ≤ 2 years, residence permit up to 5 years — match the three legal frameworks the German authorities apply. A bilingual PDF (German + English) from a recognised product is delivered by email within minutes — re-issuable at no extra cost as long as the policy has not started yet. 4.9/5 · 10,000+ policies since 2009 458 customer responses · [our own survey](/en/review-methodology/) ![Documents checklist for the German visa appointment: bilingual insurance certificate, signed application, passport, biometric photos and purpose-of-stay papers laid out for embassy intake](/assets/schengen-visum-krankenversicherung-auslaender-CHH-rdne.jpg) - [Schengen visa file: Care Visa Protect from €0.85/day (up to 92 days)](/en/insurance-plans/care-visa-protect/overview/) (≤ 92 days · EU Reg. 810/2009) - [D-visa bridge: Care Economy from €30 / 30 days (up to 2 years)](/en/insurance-plans/care-economy/overview/) (national D-visa · ≤ 2 years) - [Residence permit: Care Expatriate from €58/month (up to 5 years)](/en/insurance-plans/care-expatriate/overview/) (Aufenthaltstitel · up to 5 years) Application VIDEX form Insurance bilingual PDF Funds Sperrkonto Three rules for the visa-appointment paper check — what the embassy reviews first: 1. 1 **Every document on the checklist must be present** — application form signed, passport valid, biometric photos correct, insurance certificate bilingual, purpose-of-stay papers complete, financial means proven. 2. 2 **The insurance certificate is the most rejected item:** [Care Visa Protect from €0.85/day (up to 92 days)](/en/insurance-plans/care-visa-protect/overview/) ships an EU Reg. 810/2009-compliant bilingual PDF by email within minutes. 3. 3 **Period must match the visa window:** the certificate period must cover the entire requested visa or residence-permit period — not just the appointment day. Not sure which product matches your visa file? [30-second tariff finder →](/en/tariffinder-germany/) Inside: the one biometric-photo detail that gets files rejected at intake — even with everything else perfect · why an insurance AVB attached as a 40-page PDF is refused while a single-page bilingual certificate passes · how to package financial-means proof so the embassy does not request a second appointment Sources: EU Regulation 810/2009 (Art. 15) · § 5 AufenthG · § 17 BMG · Auswärtiges Amt · BAMF · German embassy visa portals · HanseMerkur AVB · Care Concept AG Trusted Providers Care Concept · HanseMerkur · DAK where applicable Visa Proof Proof of insurance for embassy or consulate documents Fast Online Process Receive the available confirmation after successful application ![Steffan Grund](/assets/steffan-grund-B5K5tUm9.jpg)Written by **Steffan Grund** Reviewed: **September 7, 2026** SourcesEU Regulation 810/2009 (Art. 15) · § 5 AufenthG · § 17 BMG (Bundesmeldegesetz) · Auswärtiges Amt · BAMF · German embassy visa portals · HanseMerkur Care Visa Protect AVB · HanseMerkur Care Economy AVB · HanseMerkur Care Expatriate AVB · Care Concept AG 4.9/5 458 customer responses · [our own survey](/en/review-methodology/) Over 10,000 policies issued · Since 2009 ## Walk into the visa appointment with every paper checked: bilingual insurance certificate ready — Care Visa Protect from €0.85/day (up to 92 days) for Schengen, Care Economy from €30 / 30 days (up to 2 years) for the D-visa bridge. [Care Visa Protect (Schengen visa · ≤ 92 days) from €0.85/day (up to 92 days) ](/en/insurance-plans/care-visa-protect/overview/)[Care Economy (D-visa bridge · ≤ 2 years) from €30 / 30 days (up to 2 years) ](/en/insurance-plans/care-economy/overview/) [🔍 Plan Finder](/en/tariffinder-germany/)[📋 All Plans](/en/product-overview-germany/) 🏛️ Authority-approved 📄 Instant proof 🔒 DAK / HanseMerkur 🏷️ Transparent pricing 4.9/5 · Over 10,000 policies placed since 2009 from 458 customer responses · [our own survey](/en/review-methodology/), not independently verified · [How this rating works](/en/review-methodology/) ## 📌 TL;DR — at a glance - The German visa appointment is a paper check first: identity (passport + biometric photos + signed application), bilingual health-insurance certificate, purpose-of-stay papers, financial-means proof. One missing item and the file is refused at intake — without a substantive review. - Recognised insurance products that pass the embassy and the Ausländerbehörde by default: Care Visa Protect from €0.85/day (up to 92 days) for Schengen visas (≤ 92 days), Care Economy from €30 / 30 days (up to 2 years) as the D-visa bridge (≤ 2 years), Care Expatriate from €58/month (up to 5 years) for the multi-year residence permit (up to 5 years). - Three rules for the bilingual PDF: single page, German + English on the same sheet, outpatient + inpatient + medical repatriation in plain text — and the certificate period must cover the entire requested visa or residence-permit window. Key facts at a glance Reviewed September 7, 2026 - **Schengen minimum cover:** EU Reg. 810/2009 Art. 15 — the certificate must show at least €30,000 medical cover, valid in all Schengen states, with medical repatriation in plain text. Care Visa Protect ships a bilingual PDF that ticks every box by default. (Source: EU Regulation 810/2009 Art. 15 · Auswärtiges Amt). - **Residence-permit period match:** § 5 AufenthG — the embassy and the Ausländerbehörde check that the insurance certificate covers the entire requested residence-permit period. A Schengen policy that expires at 92 days is refused for a multi-year permit file. (Source: § 5 AufenthG · BAMF). - **Bilingual PDF re-issued by email:** Care Visa Protect from €0.85/day (up to 92 days), Care Economy from €30 / 30 days (up to 2 years) and Care Expatriate from €58/month (up to 5 years) ship a single bilingual certificate (German + English) by email within minutes — re-issuable before the policy starts at no extra cost. Full age brackets are shown in the official tables below. (Source: HanseMerkur AVB · Care Concept AG). ## The four document groups every German visa file needs **Quick answer:** "Which documents go on the table at the German visa appointment?" — these four groups cover the standard paper check the embassy and the Ausländerbehörde run at intake. ### Identity and application - Visa application form (VIDEX or embassy form), printed and signed - Valid passport — ≥ 3 months beyond the visa end-date, ≥ 2 free pages - 2 biometric photos (35×45 mm, recent, white background) - Old passports / previous Schengen visas if applicable ### Health-insurance proof (bilingual PDF) - Single-page certificate with name + period + cover amount + scope - Outpatient + inpatient + medical repatriation in plain text - Period covers the entire requested visa or residence-permit window - AVB attached as reference, not as the only proof of benefits ### Purpose of stay - Verpflichtungserklärung (host invitation) for visits / family - University admission letter (Zulassungsbescheid) for students - Work contract or binding job offer for employees - Language-school enrolment, family-reunification papers, freelancer portfolio ### Financial means - Employer letter with salary, tax returns, bank statements (≥ 3 months) - German blocked account (Sperrkonto) ≥ €11,904 for students - Scholarship confirmation, sponsorship letter or pension statement - Proof you can fund the stay without burdening the German social system ## 7-step checklist — pass the German visa-appointment paper check **Quick answer:** "How do I prepare the documents for the German visa appointment?" — seven steps that cover the standard intake flow at the embassy and at the Ausländerbehörde. - **Step 1.** Print the visa application form (VIDEX or embassy form), fill every field, and sign in person — incomplete forms are returned at intake without a substantive review - **Step 2.** Collect a valid passport (≥ 3 months beyond the requested visa end-date, ≥ 2 free pages) plus 2 biometric photos (35×45 mm, recent, white background) — the embassy compares the photo to the application picture - **Step 3.** Add the bilingual insurance certificate (German + English) on a single page — name, period, cover amount, scope (outpatient + inpatient + medical repatriation) listed in plain text, not behind an AVB reference number - **Step 4.** Match the insurance product to the visa category — Care Visa Protect for Schengen (≤ 92 days, EU Reg. 810/2009 Art. 15), Care Economy for the D-visa bridge (≤ 2 years), Care Expatriate for the multi-year residence permit (up to 5 years) - **Step 5.** Bring the purpose-of-stay papers — Verpflichtungserklärung (host invitation), Anmeldebescheinigung from a future landlord, university admission letter, work contract or job offer, language-school enrolment, family-reunification documents — exactly what the visa category requires - **Step 6.** Add the financial-means proof — employer letter with salary, tax returns, recent bank statements, or a German blocked account (≥ €11,904 for students) — the embassy must see how you fund the stay without burdening the German social system - **Step 7.** Bring printout + email confirmation of every document to the appointment, and check the embassy-specific extras (translations, apostille, sworn translator) on the consulate page before you fly — missing one paper means the file is refused at intake ## Three options — Schengen, D-visa bridge, residence permit Option 1 / 3 ### Option 1 — Schengen visa file (≤ 92 days) Care Visa Protect from €0.85/day (up to 92 days); full age and duration rates are shown in the official table below. EU Reg. 810/2009 Art. 15 compliant, bilingual PDF in minutes, no-show refund — the standard insurance proof for Schengen short stays. **Need:** Care Visa Protect · Schengen · ≤ 92 days [Care Visa Protect from €0.85/day (up to 92 days) →](/en/insurance-plans/care-visa-protect/overview/) Option 2 / 3 ### Option 2 — National D-visa file (multi-month bridge) Care Economy from €30 / 30 days (up to 2 years); exact daily rates depend on duration, entry age and deductible — shown in the official table below. Incoming insurance up to 2 years, bilingual PDF on a single page, outpatient + inpatient + repatriation — the standard bridge between visa stamp and statutory cover or a long-stay product. **Need:** Care Economy · D-visa bridge · ≤ 2 years [Care Economy from €30 / 30 days (up to 2 years) →](/en/insurance-plans/care-economy/overview/) Option 3 / 3 ### Option 3 — Residence permit (Aufenthaltstitel · up to 5 years) Care Expatriate from €58/month (up to 5 years); exact age and tier prices are shown in the official table below. Worldwide scope including the home country, premium fixed at entry age, up to 5 years per contract — the standard residence-insurance product the Ausländerbehörde accepts after the D-visa is granted. **Need:** Care Expatriate · residence permit · up to 5 years [Care Expatriate from €58/month (up to 5 years) →](/en/insurance-plans/care-expatriate/overview/) ## Avoid the mistakes that can delay your application ### Schengen proof missing? For short Schengen stays, choose insurance that meets the €30,000 minimum-coverage requirement. ### Short stay or longer stay? Care Visa Protect fits many 1–92 day Schengen visits; Care Economy may fit longer or more flexible stays. ### Wrong insurance can cost time Before your embassy appointment, check that the proof matches your visa type, dates and destination. ### Multiple entries planned? If you travel more than once, check the multiple-entry option and the annual day limit before applying. ## Three visa file types — what each requires, and which product fits ### Schengen visa file (Annex II EU 810/2009 · ≤ 90 days) **Pattern:** Tourism, family visit, business trip, conference, language course up to 90 days inside the Schengen area. **Risk:** Missing the travel itinerary, hotel bookings or return flight reservations is the most common refusal reason — together with an insurance certificate that lists less than €30,000 cover. **Fix option:** Care Visa Protect — EU Reg. 810/2009 Art. 15 compliant by default, day-precise start, bilingual PDF in minutes, no-show refund. ### National D-visa file (AufenthG · multi-month bridge) **Pattern:** Job seeker (Chancenkarte), language school > 90 days, family reunification, work-visa preparation, study preparation, freelancer relocation. **Risk:** A Schengen travel policy that expires after 92 days is refused; the embassy also wants the housing or employer paper that justifies the long stay. **Fix option:** Care Economy — incoming insurance up to 2 years, bilingual PDF on a single page, outpatient + inpatient + repatriation in plain text. ### Residence permit file (Aufenthaltstitel · up to 5 years) **Pattern:** After the D-visa is granted the Ausländerbehörde issues the multi-year residence permit — work, freelance, self-employed, retiree without GKV access, family reunification. **Risk:** Short-period travel and bridge products are refused for a multi-year permit; the certificate period must match the residence-permit window the office plans to stamp. **Fix option:** Care Expatriate — worldwide scope including the home country, premium fixed at entry age, up to 5 years per contract. ## One missing paper at intake? File refused, appointment lost, visa delayed by weeks ## One wrong insurance choice can cost you money, time and your application deadline A medical incident can become expensive fast — but the wrong certificate can also delay your visa, enrollment, residence permit or work start. 🏥 €500–€1,500 Emergency doctor visit One urgent doctor or emergency-room visit can already create a painful bill — before tests, medication or follow-up treatment are added. 🏨 €2,000–€10,000+ Hospital treatment If observation, surgery, overnight stay or specialist treatment is needed, costs can quickly move from hundreds to thousands of euros. 🇪🇺 €30,000 minimum Schengen proof must be clear Your certificate should clearly show the required coverage amount, Schengen validity, travel dates and repatriation benefits. - Wrong or incomplete proof can delay your visa, enrollment or authority process. - Cheap home-country policies may miss the exact coverage, dates or repatriation wording required. - The cheapest policy can become expensive if it is the wrong proof for your situation. Before you apply, check: coverage amount, validity dates, destination area and repatriation cover. ## Visa appointment soon? Issue the bilingual insurance PDF today ## Why act before the embassy appointment Schengen visa insurance is not just a formality. Your proof should clearly show the required coverage, dates, validity area and repatriation benefits. 📅 Appointments can be limited If the proof is missing or unsuitable, preparing corrected documents can cost valuable time. ⚡ PDF certificate after application Care Visa Protect provides the certificate by email after successful online application. 🛡️ €30,000 minimum coverage Schengen insurance should show at least €30,000 coverage plus medical repatriation for the Schengen Area. 💶 From €0.85/day Care Visa Protect starts from €0.85/day, with a minimum premium of €8.50 per trip. ## From documents checklist to bilingual certificate — in 3 steps 10 minutes online. Visa category (Schengen / D-visa / residence permit) pre-filled. Bilingual PDF certificate (German + English) with all required fields by email within minutes — re-issuable at no extra cost while the policy has not started yet. ## Schengen-ready in 3 steps Proof of insurance for Schengen visa applications, including the €30,000 minimum-coverage requirement. 1. 1 🎯 Pick the right plan Care Visa Protect for short Schengen stays · Care Economy for the Opportunity Card or longer visitor stays. 2. 2 📝 Apply online Enter passport, travel dates and destination. For Care Visa Protect, purchase before entry when required. 3. 3 ✅ Submit your proof Receive the PDF certificate after successful online application and submit it with your visa or authority documents. ## What applicants say about Care Visa Protect for the German embassy appointment 4.9/5 458 customer responses · [our own survey](/en/review-methodology/) “ 5/5 > “My biggest worry was that the embassy wouldn't accept the insurance. > The proof was accepted immediately — no questions asked. > That saved me a lot of stress.” ![Georges from Cameroon](/assets/georges-kamerun-C6GQZGzu.jpg) Georges Cameroon “ 5/5 > “I needed proof of insurance urgently for my visa appointment. > The confirmation arrived within minutes by email. > Everything worked first time at the embassy.” ![Olga from Russia](/assets/olga-russland--B_6p7O-.jpg) Olga Russia “ 5/5 > “Found the best solution and best service for health insurance for foreign visitors and guests in Germany. > Fast, simple and affordable. > Highly recommended!” ![Michael from Germany](/assets/michael-deutschland-CFcwSzJg.jpg) Michael Germany “ 5/5 > “The online sign-up was done in just a few minutes. > When I actually had to see a doctor, the billing went smoothly. > I was really covered — not just on paper.” ![Yunhee from Australia](/assets/yunhee-australien-CaHyNO5z.jpg) Yunhee Australia ### Now choose your plan 4.9/5 458 customer responses · [our own survey](/en/review-methodology/) ## Recognised products — Schengen, D-visa bridge, residence permit 🇪🇺 Schengen visa · ≤ 92 days ### Care Visa Protect from only €0.85 / day (1–92 days possible) For Schengen visas, tourists, family visits & business travel - Proof of insurance for visas & immigration authorities quickly available (PDF) - Meets Schengen visa insurance requirements - Affordable coverage from €0.85/day (minimum premium applies) - Doctor, hospital, prescription medication & dental emergency coverage - For Germany, Austria, the EU/Schengen Area, Liechtenstein or Switzerland - Ideal for short stays, family visits, tourists & business travelers - Multiple-visa option: several trips up to a total of 92 days/year - Must be purchased before entry - Age-based rates: from €0.85/day up to age 64 · from €2.60/day for ages 65–74 - Coverage term: 1–92 days · entry age 0–74 Why Care Visa Protect? For foreign visitors with a Schengen visa who need fast, affordable proof of insurance for an embassy, visa office or immigration authority — suitable for tourists, family visits and short business trips. Why a 92-day coverage term? Ideal for typical short stays and Schengen trips: enough coverage for a visit, vacation or business trip — without buying long-term insurance. - 🏛️ HanseMerkur Travel Insurance AG, Hamburg - 📄 Instant proof of insurance for visas & immigration authorities (PDF) - 🔒 Doctor, clinic, dental emergency & repatriation coverage - 🏷️ From €0.85 / day · coverage up to 92 days [Care Visa Protect – Quick Overview](/en/insurance-plans/care-visa-protect/plan-details/) [Apply online now](/en/insurance-plans/care-visa-protect/apply/) → Complete the application, receive your instant PDF, submit your proof 📘 D-visa bridge · ≤ 2 years ### Care Economy from only €30.00 / 30 days (coverage up to 2 years) For guests, tourists, family visits, job seekers & the German Opportunity Card - Proof of insurance for visas & immigration authorities within minutes - Affordable coverage from €1.00 per day - Doctor, hospital & dental emergency coverage - Suitable for Schengen visas, the Opportunity Card & family visits - Flexible coverage from 1 day up to 2 years - Coverage in Germany, the EU & the Schengen Area - 24/7 assistance + digital insurance card - Age-based rates: from €1.00/day up to age 64 · from €2.95/day for ages 65–74 - Coverage term: 1 day to 2 years · entry age 0–74 - Reputable insurance carrier Why Care Economy? For anyone who needs fast, affordable proof of health insurance — ideal for guests, visitors, tourists, family visits or job seekers, with doctor/clinic coverage subject to the policy terms and benefits. Why a 2-year coverage term? More flexibility when plans are uncertain: if your visa, trip or stay is extended, you avoid last-minute renewal stress and reduce the risk of a coverage gap. - 🏛️ HanseMerkur Insurance Group Hamburg – Advigon Insurance AG - 📄 Instant proof of insurance for visas & immigration authorities (PDF) - 🔒 Doctor, clinic, dental emergency & repatriation coverage - 🏷️ From €30 / 30 days · up to 2 years possible [Care Economy – Quick Overview](/en/insurance-plans/care-economy/plan-details/) [Apply online now](/en/insurance-plans/care-economy/apply/) → Complete the application, receive your instant PDF, submit your proof 🌐 Residence permit · up to 5 years ### Care Expatriate from only €58.00 / month (coverage up to 5 years) For foreign nationals with longer stays: expats, self-employed professionals, freelancers, employees on assignment without German statutory insurance, retirees & seniors up to age 74 - Proof of insurance for visas & immigration authorities quickly available (PDF) - Coverage up to 5 years – less renewal stress - Doctor, hospital, prescription medication & dental treatment coverage - For longer stays in Germany, Austria, the EU/Schengen Area, Liechtenstein or Switzerland - Suitable for expats, self-employed professionals, freelancers, employees on assignment without German statutory insurance, retirees & seniors - More planning security for residence permits, projects or jobs - 24/7 assistance + digital insurance card - Age-based rates: from €58/month ages 13–40 · from €68 ages 41–60 · from €246 ages 61–74 - Coverage term: 3 months to 5 years · entry age 0–74 - Reputable insurance carrier Why Care Expatriate? For foreign nationals with longer stays who need solid health insurance and proof of coverage for authorities — suitable for expats, freelancers, self-employed professionals, employees on assignment without German statutory insurance, retirees & seniors up to age 74. Why a 5-year coverage term? More planning security: less renewal stress and a lower risk of a coverage gap if your stay lasts longer. - 🏛️ HanseMerkur Insurance Group Hamburg – Advigon Insurance AG - 📄 Instant proof of insurance for visas & immigration authorities (PDF) - 🔒 Doctor, clinic, dental treatment & repatriation coverage - 🏷️ From €58 / month · coverage up to 5 years [Care Expatriate – Quick Overview](/en/insurance-plans/care-expatriate/plan-details/) [Apply online now](/en/insurance-plans/care-expatriate/apply/) → Complete the application, receive your instant PDF, submit your proof For the full overview of visa & residence topics see the [visa & residence hub](/en/guide-health-insurance-germany/visa-residence-germany/). ## Full price tables — Care Visa Protect, Care Economy, Care Expatriate **Quick answer:** Summary CTAs show registry base prices only. Exact age, duration and deductible rates are shown in the official tables below. ### Schengen visa (≤ 92 days) — Care Visa Protect Care Visa Protect Daily premium Multiple Visa (annual contract) up to age 64 €0.85/day €110/year 65 – 74 years €2.60/day €215/year Prices per person. Minimum premium €8.50 per trip. Maximum benefit €50,000 (well above the Schengen minimum of €30,000). Deductible €0. Must be purchased before travel. As of 2026. [Care Visa Protect — Overview](/en/insurance-plans/care-visa-protect/overview/) [Apply now](/en/insurance-plans/care-visa-protect/overview/) ### National D-visa bridge — Care Economy (1 day–2 years) Care Economy Duration Bestseller up to 64 up to 64 Bestseller 65+ 65+ no deductible with deductible no deductible with deductible up to 90 days €1.18/day €1.00/day €3.48/day €2.95/day 91–180 days €1.59/day €1.35/day €4.37/day €3.70/day 181–365 days €2.30/day €1.95/day €5.84/day €4.95/day 366–730 days €2.83/day €2.40/day €9.32/day €7.90/day All prices per day/person in euros. Minimum premium €10 per person and term. Deductible is the share you pay yourself. Entry age 0–74. As of 2026. [Care Economy — Overview](/en/insurance-plans/care-economy/overview/) [Apply now](/en/insurance-plans/care-economy/overview/) ### Residence permit (Aufenthaltstitel) — Care Expatriate (up to 5 years) Care Expatriate worldwide without USA, Canada and Mexico Basic Bestseller Comfort Premium Deductible / yr 150,– Deductible / yr 150,– Deductible / yr 500,– Deductible / yr 0,– Deductible / yr 500,– Deductible / yr 1.000,– Entry age: 0–12 (€ / month) 64,– 104,– 81,– 191,– 149,– 117,– Entry age: 13–40 (€ / month) 58,– 84,– 63,– 181,– 141,– 109,– Entry age: 41–60 (€ / month) 68,– 103,– 77,– 256,– 201,– 156,– Entry age: 61–74 (€ / month) 246,– 322,– 248,– 432,– 336,– 263,– All prices per month/person in euros. Deductible applies per insurance year. As of 2026. [Care Expatriate — Overview](/en/insurance-plans/care-expatriate/overview/) [Apply now](/en/insurance-plans/care-expatriate/overview/) ## FAQ — documents checklist for the German visa health-insurance proof ## Frequently Asked Questions Which documents do I need for the German visa appointment? Visa applicants need proof of at least €30,000 medical cover under § 5 AufenthG. The standard checklist: visa application form (signed), valid passport with ≥ 3 months beyond the visa end-date, 2 biometric photos, bilingual health-insurance certificate, purpose-of-stay papers (Verpflichtungserklärung, university letter, work contract, etc.) and financial-means proof. The insurance certificate is the most rejected item — pick a recognised product like [Care Visa Protect from €0.85/day (up to 92 days)](/en/insurance-plans/care-visa-protect/overview/) for Schengen or [Care Economy from €30 / 30 days (up to 2 years)](/en/insurance-plans/care-economy/overview/) for the D-visa bridge. What does the German embassy want to see on the insurance certificate? For Schengen the minimum cover is €30,000 under EU Reg. Single page, bilingual German + English, name + period + cover amount + scope (outpatient + inpatient + medical repatriation) in plain text — not hidden behind an AVB reference. 810/2009 Art. 15. [Care Visa Protect from €0.85/day (up to 92 days)](/en/insurance-plans/care-visa-protect/overview/) ships such a PDF by email within minutes. Which insurance product fits which visa category? Schengen visa (≤ 90 days) → [Care Visa Protect from €0.85/day (up to 92 days)](/en/insurance-plans/care-visa-protect/overview/). National D-visa bridge → [Care Economy from €30 / 30 days (up to 2 years)](/en/insurance-plans/care-economy/overview/). Residence permit (Aufenthaltstitel) up to 5 years → [Care Expatriate from €58/month (up to 5 years)](/en/insurance-plans/care-expatriate/overview/). Not sure which product fits your file? Try the [30-second tariff finder](/en/tariffinder-germany/). Editorial guidance only. Embassy and immigration-office requirements can vary by consulate, city and individual file; final acceptance always rests with the responsible authority. 4.9/5 458 customer responses · [our own survey](/en/review-methodology/) Over 10,000 policies issued · Since 2009 ## Walk into the German visa appointment with every paper checked and a bilingual insurance PDF that covers the full requested visa period — re-issued by email within minutes if the appointment shifts. 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