Autor: Firma DR-WALTER

Covered from the very start: Provisit Student TK for students under 30

Starting college in Germany marks the beginning of a new chapter in the lives of international students – one accompanied by many organizational challenges. One of the most important requirements is reliable health insurance coverage that meets both visa regulations and university requirements. Provisit Student TK offers a comprehensive solution that combines security, convenience, and […]

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New Health Insurance for International Professionals

With the Provisit Come In tariff, DR WALTER is introducing a new comprehensive private health insurance policy specifically tailored to the needs of international professionals in Germany. The plan combines full coverage with a high degree of flexibility and is aimed at a growing target group that is gaining importance as a result of skilled […]

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2026 business survey: Fewer au pairs in Germany – industry calls for better conditions

The latest business survey for 2026 shows that the au pair program in Germany remains under pressure. In 2025, approximately 8,500 foreign au pairs came to Germany—a 15 percent decline from the previous year. This continues a negative trend that began in 2023, posing significant challenges for both host families and placement agencies. In 2019, […]

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Nomad Summit Remote Work Edition

The Nomad Summit, a leading brand in the digital nomad community organizing conferences since 2015, announces its new Remote Work Edition, taking place August 16-17, 2025, at Kultuurikatel in Tallinn.  Co-organized with Remote Work Europe – a community that connects talent, insight, and support for remote career success—the event will feature inspiring talks, hands-on workshops, […]

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COVRD.EE führt VisaFlex ein

Die neue Funktion eliminiert ein finanzielles Risiko für Nomaden, die ein Visum beantragen – Versicherungsschutz und Zahlung beginnen jetzt erst, wenn der Antrag angenommen ist. Die Zahl der Visa für digitale Nomaden nimmt weltweit zu. Nach dem Vorreiter Estland haben inzwischen auch Portugal, Spanien, Italien und Kroatien in Europa sehr erfolgreiche Programme aufgelegt, um ortsunabhängig […]

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COVRD.EE Launches VisaFlex

The new feature eliminates financial risk for nomads applying for visas – insurance coverage and payment now only start once you’re approved and on the move. With digital nomad visas on the rise globally, international health insurance has become a key requirement for visa applicants. But most plans demand upfront commitment to a 12-month contract […]

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Number of au pairs in Germany declining – uncertain visa policy endangers exchange program

Despite the high demand from German host families, the number of foreign au pairs is falling. According to the latest DR-WALTER Business Survey 2025, only around 10,000 au pairs came to Germany in 2024, a significant decline compared to the previous year. The main reason for this is the increasingly restrictive and non-transparent visa issuing […]

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Zahl der Au-pairs in Deutschland sinkt – Unsichere Visapolitik gefährdet Austauschprogramm

Trotz der großen Nachfrage deutscher Gastfamilien sinkt die Zahl der ausländischen Au-pairs in Deutschland. Laut der aktuellen Konjunkturumfrage 2025 von DR-WALTER kamen im Jahr 2024 nur noch rund 10.000 Au-pairs nach Deutschland, was einem deutlichen Rückgang gegenüber dem Vorjahr entspricht. Hauptgrund hierfür ist die zunehmend restriktive und intransparente Visavergabepraxis deutscher Auslandsvertretungen. Vermittlungsagenturen schlagen Alarm:  Wenn […]

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New freedom for world explorers

The world is your home – and we’re now making traveling even easier. The popular Protrip World travel insurance for long-term stays abroad for digital nomads, students, long-term travelers and adventure seekers now offer monthly credit card payment. If you don’t have a German bank account for a SEPA direct debit mandate and are perhaps […]

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Internationale Au-pair-Konferenz: Chancen, Wachstum und globale Vernetzung

Auch in diesem Jahr war DR-WALTER als Sponsor auf der WETM-IAC (Work Experience Travel Market und IAPA Annual Conference) vertreten. Die internationale Au-pair-Konferenz, die vom 19. bis 21. März 2025 in Alicante stattfand, ist eine wichtige Plattform für den Austausch und die Weiterentwicklung der Branche. Als langjähriger Experte für die Absicherung von Au-pairs nutzt DR-WALTER […]

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