Healthcare in Germany for travellers
Understand how healthcare works in Germany, what to do in an emergency, and how to find available medical care while travelling.
Availability varies by location and provider. Health4Travel does not guarantee appointment availability, English-speaking providers, reimbursement or prescription access.
Medical emergency? Call 112 or view emergency numbers.
- Clear costs where available
- Participating providers
- Itemised, insurance-ready invoice
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.
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.
Find appointments in Berlin
A growing international care network. Bookable services vary by destination.
Choose the care you need to see available appointments.
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 participating clinics/providers, 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
Working with Global Assistance or medical provider networks? Learn about Health4Travel for business →
FAQ — Healthcare in Germany
Choose the path that fits you best
For travellers
Find care abroad, download the app, or read more travel health guides.
For business
Global Assistance teams and medical providers: see how Health4Travel works with your organisation.
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.