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- Addiction
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- Eye surgery
- General surgery
- Hair transplants
- Hearing
- Infertility
- Neurology
- Obesity

- Orthopedic
- Paediatrics
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- Psychological
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- Skin therapy
- Spa and wellness
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- Transplants
- Urology
- Women's health

Germany is located in Western/Central Europe and has a population of 82.6 million people. Known for its beer and hearty cuisine, Germany also offers some beautiful landscapes and a number of large cities, entertaining nightlife and rich history. The national language of Germany is German, although some English and French are also spoken.

Medical tourism

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Best time to travel

Germany has a temperate climate with warm summers and cold winters.

Money and costs

The official currency is the Euro (EUR, symbol €). Find up-to-date exchange rates and conversion through a currency conversion tool.

Visas

Visitors from the USA, Canada and Australia do not require a tourist visa for visits of up to 90 days within a six-month period. EU nationals can stay for an unlimited amount of time, but if staying longer than three months they must register with the German authorities.

Getting there

There are a number of international airports for entry to Germany, such as Frankfurt, Berlin and Munich.

Dialling codes

To call Germany, the country dialling code is +49.

Useful links

Find more in-depth information on Germany at:

Lonely Planet - www.lonelyplanet.com/germany

Germany Embassy in the USA - www.germany.info/Vertretung/usa/en/01__Embassy/Washington/00/__Home.html

Germany Embassy in the UK - germany.embassyhomepage.com

NHS health information on Germany - www.nhs.uk/NHSEngland/healthcaregermany/Pages/healthcaregermany.aspx