Going to Germany for treatment
Outside international patient offices, the local language remains the working language. Confirm interpreting in advance.
Where it usually goes wrong here
The common snag is that the paperwork must be complete BEFORE you fly: one missing step and the appointment is not confirmed.
Documents usually expected
Translated records, original imaging, and usually a referral letter from your treating doctor.
How payment usually works
For patients outside the domestic insurance system, paying in advance against a cost estimate is the common arrangement.
The person going with you
High accommodation costs need factoring in from the start, especially for a long course.
Before you come home
Request English discharge records, and clarify the follow-up plan.
Verify these yourself
- Current entry requirements with the representative office
- A written cost estimate
- Whether discharge records come in English
- Whether medical interpreting is available and who pays
Entry requirements come from the representative office, not from a web page. Costs come from the facility in writing, not from a conversation.
Other destinations
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