Healthcare in Germany for travellers
Understand how healthcare works in Germany, what to do in an emergency, and how to find trusted medical care while travelling.
- Clear costs where available
- Trusted providers
- Receipts for insurance
Quick facts — Germany
What travellers should know about healthcare in Germany
Public healthcare
Germany has a statutory health insurance system (gesetzliche Krankenversicherung) alongside private healthcare.
Private healthcare
EHIC is accepted by doctors and dentists contracted with statutory health insurance funds.
Common traveller friction
Out-of-hours non-emergency medical help is available via 116117.
How Health4Travel helps travellers in Germany
A clear three-step flow — from finding the right care to keeping the documents you need afterwards.
- 01
Search & compare
- Choose city and service
- Review options where available
- Understand costs where available
- 02
Book & receive confirmation
- Book directly through Health4Travel
- Receive appointment information by email
- Know where to go and what to expect
- 03
Visit & keep documents
- Visit the provider
- Receive receipt or invoice where applicable
- Use documents for reimbursement where applicable
Ready to check availability?
Search available care, compare options and book directly through Health4Travel.
Managing outpatient cases in Germany? Health4Travel helps you search, compare and book care through a structured workflow.
Services travellers commonly search for in Germany
Availability depends on city, provider and date.
Everyday care
- Doctor / GP
- Dentist
- Telehealth
- Prescription support
- House visits
Specialist care
- Specialist care
- Paediatrics
- Gynaecology
- Mental health / psychiatric
Wellness & screening
- Physiotherapy
- Health screening
- Massage
These are service types travellers can search for through Health4Travel.
Popular destinations in Germany
Travellers often search for medical help in these destinations.
Prepare before you travel to Germany
Save important health information before you travel, keep appointment and booking details accessible, and be ready if something happens abroad. Everything stays in one place — on your phone, in your pocket.
- Save important health information
- Keep appointment details accessible
- Store prescriptions and receipts
- Be ready if something happens abroad
Already in Germany and need medical help?
Find trusted care, book directly and receive appointment information by email.
Useful travel health guides
Helpful reading before or during your trip.
Before your trip: travel health checklist
Doctor visits and travel insurance reimbursement
Prescriptions while abroad
Emergency vs. non-emergency care abroad
What to do if you need a dentist while travelling
Need help now: how to find a doctor abroad quickly
Managing assistance cases in Germany?
Health4Travel helps TPAs and assistance teams search, compare and book outpatient care through a structured workflow with transparent costs and bookable availability where supported.
Are you a medical provider in Germany?
Join Health4Travel for free, define your services, prices and availability, and receive international patients through a structured booking flow.
Choose the path that fits you best
For travellers
Find care abroad, download the app, or read more travel health guides.
For medical providers
Join Health4Travel for free and receive international patients through a structured booking flow.
For Global Assistance / TPAs
Explore how Health4Travel helps assistance teams search, compare and book outpatient care.
Health4Travel is a healthcare booking/access platform, not an emergency service or insurance provider. For emergencies in Germany, call 112. Insurance reimbursement depends on your policy. Information on this page is general guidance only and does not replace professional medical advice.