Moving to Germany comes with a series of administrative hurdles, and health insurance is the first of them. Without recognised proof, nothing moves on your visa or residence permit. Foyer Global Health is an international provider whose plans are built for exactly this situation: cover that satisfies German requirements while still applying worldwide.
Foyer is particularly relevant for people who do not see Germany as a final destination: project work, freelancing, a later move to a third country. The cover is international by design rather than national.
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The insurance certificates are designed to be recognised by the immigration office when a residence permit is issued. Which form your authority requires depends on visa type and federal state – we check that with you before the appointment.
Contract documents, customer service and the digital first consultation via telemedicine are available in English and further languages. That sounds like a side issue but is decisive in a claim: people who do not understand the terms report claims incorrectly.
If you leave Germany for longer trips or move on later, the contract does not end automatically. What matters is that you report the change of residence so that premium and area of cover can be adjusted.
Depending on the tier, the scope ranges from preventive care and dental treatment to inpatient accommodation with private patient status.
The affordable option for meeting the proof requirement, focused on emergency care and inpatient treatment. Sensible if your budget is tight and your health is stable – but be aware that routine outpatient care is limited here.
The tier we recommend most often: it includes outpatient costs and preventive care. That covers ordinary doctor visits, diagnostics and medication – in other words, what actually comes up in daily life.
For the highest medical standards, with the broadest benefits and the highest limits. Mainly relevant for families, people with particular care needs and anyone who wants free choice of clinics at an international level.
Other routes for Germany: Hi.Germany by Hallesche (employer subsidy, fixed-term residence permit), APRIL International and Cigna Global. For an overview see health insurance for foreigners in Germany.
Answer the health questions in full – incomplete statements put your cover at risk in a claim. Also check the area of cover (the USA and Canada are treated separately), the level of the deductible, and how quickly you can get a confirmation for your appointment with the authorities.
Already have an appointment at the immigration office? Write to us on WhatsApp (+49 151 28937141) or via the contact form.
The certificates are designed to be recognised when a residence permit is issued. The specific requirements differ by visa type and federal state, so we match the plan against the rules before your appointment.
Essential concentrates on emergency care and inpatient treatment and therefore mainly satisfies the proof requirement. Special additionally includes outpatient costs and preventive care – the benefits most often needed in everyday life.
Yes, Foyer Global Health is designed internationally. For a longer stay in another country or a move you must inform the insurer so that the area of cover and premium can be adjusted. Separate rules usually apply for the USA and Canada.
Yes. Contract documents, customer service and the digital first consultation via telemedicine are available in English and further languages. This matters particularly in a claim, where reporting deadlines and duties are otherwise easily missed.
The application runs digitally and, with complete information, the confirmation is usually available online very quickly. If your appointment with the authorities is already fixed, tell us and we will prioritise the application accordingly.
Want to know which Foyer tier fits your stay? Book a free initial consultation or start the insurance check.
We support international professionals and freelancers starting out in Germany. You get a clear recommendation on the right Foyer Global Health tier – in German and English.
Appointments with authorities are tightly scheduled. We answer via WhatsApp, video call or phone – even while you are still abroad.
You see what Essential does not cover and what Special and Exclusive stand for – including deductible, limits and area of cover.
Project work, freelancing or family reunification create different requirements for proof and benefit level.
If you move on to another country, we accompany the adjustment of the area of cover – before it becomes a coverage gap.
