Expat Legal Legal Protection Insurance
Having rights is good, getting them is better – Your international legal protection for Thailand, insured by ARAG
What is Expat Legal?
Expat Legal is the international legal protection for expats, brokered by BDAE and insured by ARAG – one of Germany's leading legal protection insurers. If you find yourself in a legal dispute abroad, Expat Legal has you covered.
- Insured by ARAG: One of Germany's leading legal protection insurers
- Worldwide Protection: Valid in Thailand and all other countries outside Germany
- Comprehensive Legal Areas: Contract law, damages law, tenancy law, traffic law, criminal law as a victim
- No residence in Germany required: Can be taken out directly from abroad
- Single or Family Plan: Flexibly adaptable to your situation
Which legal areas are covered?
Expat Legal covers numerous legal areas that are particularly important abroad:
- Contract Law: Disputes arising from contracts abroad
- Damages Law: Claims against third parties abroad
- Tenancy Law: Disputes with landlords (particularly important in Thailand)
- Traffic Law: Including driving license law and traffic accidents
- Criminal Law: Legal protection as a victim of a crime
- Regulatory Offense Law: Defense in fine proceedings
Thailand has its own legal system, which differs significantly from the German one. Without legal protection, lawyer and court costs can quickly become a financial burden. Expat Legal protects you from these financial risks.
Requirements for taking out the plan
- You do not need a residence in Germany
- The plan can be taken out directly from abroad (e.g. Thailand)
- The entire process runs digitally via the BDAE portal
- For certain legal areas there is a waiting period of 3 months
- Health questions must be answered truthfully
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