--- title: "from €58/mo – Apply Care Expatriate online Germany" description: "Apply online for Care Expatriate health insurance. From €58/month, up to 5 years. 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The insurer may ask health-related questions during the application, especially to assess pre-existing conditions. The policy is issued only after the application has been checked and accepted." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How long does the application take?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The online application can usually be completed in a few minutes if your details are ready. The policy/certificate is provided after the application has been checked and accepted. The confirmation can then be submitted with visa or residence-permit documents where required; final acceptance depends on the responsible authority." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can I cancel Care Expatriate later?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Early termination is possible in certain cases, for example if your stay ends early, the preconditions for the stay no longer apply, you become subject to public health insurance, or your visa is not granted. Termination must be submitted in writing through the customer portal, email, post or fax, with the required policy and insured-person details." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What if I am over 74?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Care Expatriate has a maximum entry age of 74. If you are already 75 or older at the planned start of coverage, this tariff is generally not available as a new contract. Check alternative options carefully or request individual guidance before preparing visa or residence documents." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What document do I receive and is it accepted by the Ausländerbehörde?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "After your application has been checked and accepted, you receive the available insurance documents by email, usually including a PDF confirmation of coverage / insurance certificate. Care Expatriate is designed as proof of insurance for visa and residence-permit documents and is commonly submitted to embassies, consulates and Ausländerbehörden. Final acceptance depends on the responsible authority and your individual case." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can I get a refund if my visa or residence permit is rejected?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes — if your national visa or Aufenthaltstitel is refused, you can cancel and receive a refund of the unused premium (minus €5 admin fee, subject to the tariff terms). Keep the official rejection notice from the embassy or Ausländerbehörde as proof. See the Care Expatriate plan details for the full cancellation rules." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can I pay from abroad with no German bank account or SCHUFA?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes. You can pay by credit card directly from abroad — no German bank account and no SCHUFA credit check are required. Apply before you arrive so your certificate is ready for the embassy or residence-permit appointment." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "When does cover start — is there a waiting period or medical questionnaire?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Cover starts on your chosen start date with no general waiting period for acute and standard care, and there is no separate medical questionnaire for standard entry (benefit-specific waiting periods for planned pregnancy and dental prosthetics apply per the tariff terms). Your certificate is emailed within minutes of approval." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How long should health insurance run for a stay in Germany?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Usually for as long as the stay is planned — and not shorter. The premium is set by the entry age at the start of the contract: from €58/month in the 13–40 age band, from €68/month in the 41–60 band (example values, Basic) — around €600 difference over 60 months. Care Expatriate can be taken out up to the age of 74." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Monthly or a single payment — what is the difference?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Both are possible and the price is the same — there is no discount for paying in one go. The difference lies in the risk: if a direct debit goes unpaid it can affect the insurance cover, and the residence permit rests on that cover. With a single payment the cover no longer depends on an ongoing bank debit." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What happens to the premium already paid if I return early?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "If the stay ends earlier than planned, the contract can be cancelled in writing. The overpaid premium is usually refunded minus a €5 processing fee (source: Care Concept FAQ). The financial risk of paying in advance is therefore typically €5, not the remaining balance." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What applies if the visa is not granted?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "If the entry visa is not granted, or entry does not take place for other reasons, the application can be cancelled in writing before the insurance cover starts. Premiums already paid are usually refunded minus a €5 processing fee (source: Care Concept FAQ)." } } ] } ] --- EN [+49 228 97735-44](tel:+4922897735-44)· German & English spoken [Health Insurance for Foreigners in Germany ](/en/) - Foreigners in Germany - Visa & Schengen - Studies & Language School - Expats - Employees - Retirees - Blocked Account - Guides [All tariffs](/en/product-overview-germany/)[Find a tariff](/en/tariffinder-germany/) [Find a tariff](/en/tariffinder-germany/) Language 🇩🇪 Deutsch 🇺🇸 English 🇸🇦 العربية Main areas 🌍 Foreigners in Germany [Overview →](/en/health-insurance-foreigners-germany/) Audiences & situations [Overview — all foreigners in GermanyThe umbrella hub: every visa, every audience, recognised cover under § 5 AufenthG — start here. ](/en/health-insurance-foreigners-germany/)[Visa & SchengenFast insurance proof for embassy/foreigners' authority — short stays, Schengen visa, family visit. ](/en/health-insurance-visa-foreigners-germany/)[Studies & Language SchoolAffordable long-term health insurance for international students, Studienkolleg, German courses, exchange students and PhD candidates. ](/en/health-insurance-foreign-students-germany/)[Expats (long-term)Affordable long-term health insurance for expats, international skilled workers, freelancers and their families. ](/en/expat-health-insurance-germany/)[Employees (job start)Foreign employees, skilled workers with work visa, seasonal workers and people in the recognition procedure. ](/en/health-insurance-foreign-employees-germany/)[Retirees / parent reunificationAffordable long-term health insurance for foreign retirees, seniors and their partners, family visits. ](/en/health-insurance-foreign-retirees-germany/) More topics [Blocked account & visaAccepted for visa, Opportunity Card and university enrolment. ](/en/blocked-account-visa-germany/)[AustriaAffordable long-term health insurance for Austria. ](/en/health-insurance-foreigners-austria/)[Au-pair health insuranceAffordable health insurance for au-pairs in Germany, Austria & Switzerland — from €21/month. ](/en/au-pair-health-insurance-germany/)[Guides & FAQThe most common mistakes — and how to avoid them in 2 minutes. ](/en/guide-health-insurance-germany/)[Costs & benefitsWhat does it really cost? 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[Home](/en/) 2. [Insurance Plans](/en/product-overview-germany/) 3. [Care Expatriate](/en/insurance-plans/care-expatriate/overview/) 4. Apply # Affordable long-term health insurance for foreigners in Germany from €58/month · up to 5 years · Online application from just €58.00 / month (up to 5 years possible) – Online Application [← Plan Details](/en/insurance-plans/care-expatriate/plan-details/) 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/) Almost done — fill in the form and receive your insurance confirmation by email in minutes. Why apply now? Confirmation by email in minutes — usable today for embassy, Ausländerbehörde, university or employer. What you’ll receive by email after your online application: PDF certificate Insurance proof Policy number For the authority Payment receipt By email ✓ Refund on visa rejection (€5 fee) · ✓ Email proof in minutes · ✓ GDPR · SSL · EU data processing Fill in the form — step by step. ↓ More [New tab ↗](https://www.care-concept.de/krankenversicherung/auslandskrankenversicherung/auslandskrankenversicherung_care_expatriate_antrag_eng.php?navilang=eng&vmnr=002144000S&blanko=ja&fs=hb&mail=inf44@studentversicherung.de) Trouble loading? [Open in a new tab](https://www.care-concept.de/krankenversicherung/auslandskrankenversicherung/auslandskrankenversicherung_care_expatriate_antrag_eng.php?navilang=eng&vmnr=002144000S&blanko=ja&fs=hb&mail=inf44@studentversicherung.de) Plan at a glance 🏛️ HanseMerkur Insurance Group Hamburg – Advigon Insurance AG 📄 Instant proof for residence permit & authorities 🔒 Outpatient + inpatient + medical repatriation 💶 Visa refused? Premium refunded on request, only a €5 admin fee is retained. 🏷️ from €58/month (up to 5 years) Visa refused? Premium is refundable on request — submit the rejection letter; a small €5 admin fee applies. 📍 Used across Germany Used by applicants at Ausländerbehörden in Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, Frankfurt, Cologne, Stuttgart, Düsseldorf and many more. ## Care Expatriate — all prices by age & deductible 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. ## How long should the health insurance run? **Quick answer:** **Usually for as long as the stay is planned to last — and not shorter.** The premium is set by the entry age at the start of the contract and stays in that age band for the whole term. Anyone who extends later typically signs a new contract at the age they are by then. Term comparison over five years — example values, Basic, age band 13–40 (€58/month) Term Premium/month Total Renewals needed Pre-existing-condition gap 12 months €58 €696 4 possible (2×) 24 months €58 €1,392 2 possible (1×) 60 months €58 €3,480 0 none ### Is a 41st birthday coming up? In the 13–40 age band the Basic premium is €58/month; in the 41–60 band it is €68/month (example values). The difference is around €10 a month — roughly €600 over 60 months. What counts is the age at the start of the contract, not the age during the term. Concretely: someone who chooses a 60-month term at 40 pays the 13–40 band for five years, rather than the 41–60 band from their 41st birthday onwards. ### When the renewal falls due A policy with a twelve-month term typically expires at close to the point the residence permit (Aufenthaltstitel) also needs extending. Both then fall in the same weeks: new contract, new proof of cover, new appointment at the foreigners' authority (Ausländerbehörde) — often under time pressure. A longer term decouples the two dates. There is also the practical effort: every renewal means passport details, proof of address and personal information again — usually gathered by relatives in Germany while the insured person is still abroad. ### What is different at renewal Conditions that first arise during a running contract are, as a rule, covered within that contract. In a contract taken out later they typically count as a pre-existing condition — and pre-existing conditions are usually excluded in incoming tariffs. The older the insured person, the more likely it is that a diagnosis falls between two contracts, and that diagnosis then usually counts as pre-existing in the follow-up contract. A continuous term avoids that gap. A gap can also open up between two contracts — days without cover, which may become visible when the residence permit is next extended. A continuous term avoids that. A fixed term also means planning certainty for the family: the premium is set for the whole duration, with no annual recalculation. For context: Care Expatriate can be taken out up to the age of 74. ### Monthly or a single payment? **Quick answer:** **Both are possible, and the price is the same — there is no discount for paying in one go.** The difference lies in the risk: if a direct debit goes unpaid, that can affect the insurance cover — and the residence permit rests on that cover. With a single payment the cover no longer depends on an ongoing bank debit. That matters above all where the premiums are paid by relatives in Germany: a job change, a change of bank or one tight month then has no bearing on the insured person's residence status. Where the premium is transferred from abroad, one payment replaces up to sixty individual transfers — each with its own bank charges and exchange rate. ### What happens on an early return? If the stay ends earlier than planned, the contract can be cancelled in writing. The overpaid premium is, as a rule, refunded minus a €5 processing fee (source: Care Concept FAQ). So someone who pays 60 months in advance and returns after two years gets the premium for the unused months back — the financial risk of paying in one go is therefore €5, not the remaining balance. ### And if the visa is not granted? If the entry visa is not granted, or entry does not take place for other reasons, the application can be cancelled in writing before the insurance cover begins. Premiums already paid are, as a rule, refunded minus a €5 processing fee (source: Care Concept FAQ). ## What happens after you submit? Step 1 ### Within minutes: PDF by email Insurance confirmation usable immediately — digital and printable. Step 2 ### Print & present Use it for visa applications, authorities, universities or employers — just print and show. Step 3 ### Questions? Plan Details or support Re-check the plan details / FAQ or contact the support team. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What do I need to apply for Care Expatriate? ### How long does the application take? ### Can I cancel Care Expatriate later? ### What if I am over 74? ### What document do I receive and is it accepted by the Ausländerbehörde? ### Can I get a refund if my visa or residence permit is rejected? ### Can I pay from abroad with no German bank account or SCHUFA? ### When does cover start — is there a waiting period or medical questionnaire? ### How long should health insurance run for a stay in Germany? ### Monthly or a single payment — what is the difference? ### What happens to the premium already paid if I return early? ### What applies if the visa is not granted? ## Not the right plan yet? No problem — compare all options at your own pace and find the best fit: [Open Plan Finder](/en/tariffinder-germany/)[Compare All Plans](/en/product-overview-germany/) Note: We do not provide insurance advice. Content is for general information and orientation only. All information without guarantee, errors and omissions excepted. [Imprint (German)](/impressum/)[Privacy (German)](/datenschutz/)[Contact (German)](/kontakt/) Copyright © 2026 Health insurance for foreigners, foreign guests and visitors in Germany and the EU. All rights reserved. All information without guarantee, errors excepted. Note: The content of this site is for general information and orientation purposes only. It does not constitute legal or insurance advice. For binding information, please contact the responsible Ausländerbehörde (foreigners' authority) or a lawyer. Last updated: September 10, 2026.