Medical Repatriation between Germany and France
An accident or medical emergency during a trip to Germany, or a patient who needs to be transferred between a German and a French hospital: we organize the medical transport end to end.
Germany is one of France's main economic partners, with dense business, tourism and family ties between the two countries. German travelers cross France every year on their way to Spain and Italy, and Germany is home to a large community with roots in Turkey. Repatriations cover accidents during a trip or a trade fair, and transfers to a specialist unit on either side of the border.
Our coordinating physician assesses each case together with the on-site medical team to determine the equipment required and the transport mode best suited to the patient's condition.
Common situations on this route
- Accident or medical emergency during a business trip, a trade fair or a holiday
- Road accident of German travelers passing through France, or of French travelers in Germany
- Transfer to a specialist unit in Germany or in France
- Repatriation of a body after a death during a trip
Airports served
On the Germany side
- Frankfurt (FRA)
- Munich (MUC)
- Düsseldorf (DUS)
- Berlin Brandenburg (BER)
- Hamburg (HAM)
- Stuttgart (STR)
On the France side
- Paris – Charles de Gaulle & Orly
- Strasbourg (SXB)
- Lyon – Saint-Exupéry
Formalities & coordination
Germany and France are both in the Schengen area, which simplifies border formalities, but the air ambulance still needs landing slots, ground handling and coordination with the receiving hospital. Our team anticipates these steps as soon as a case is opened.
Our team can work directly with the patient's insurer or assistance company to arrange fast coverage — see our dedicated page for insurers and assistance companies.
Customs and consular formalities vary case by case and change over time. Our team confirms the exact documents required from the first contact.
Related services
Common questions about this route
Yes. We coordinate with both medical teams, assess whether a medically equipped flight or a ground transfer is better suited to the distance and the patient's condition, and organize the transport end to end.
It depends on the patient's condition and the urgency: given the relatively short distance, a light to midsize jet is generally suitable, and a medically equipped ground transfer can be considered in some cases — our coordinating physician determines the most suitable option.
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