A1 Certificates,
Social Security Certificates & Certificates of Coverage.
Applying for A1 certificates for travel within Europe, social security certificates for treaty countries, and coverage extensions for all other countries worldwide.
Checking social security certificates for international assignments
Before an international assignment, we check which social security certificate is required. Depending on the destination country and type of assignment, we assist with A1 certificates, CoC, proofs for agreement countries, or individual assessments for countries without social security agreements.
A1 certificates for your business trips and assignments
For assignments within the EU, EFTA, and Switzerland, we apply for A1 certificates. Also available as a multi-state or permanent A1 for recurring activities in several countries.
Social security certificates for agreement countries
For assignments to countries with social security agreements, we check the applicable regulations and assist with applying for the appropriate social security certificate or Certificate of Coverage.
Continued social security coverage for assignments to countries without agreements
Even for assignments in countries without social security agreements, it should be checked whether German legal provisions can continue to apply, to avoid double contributions and an unintended change of the social security system.
Manage all certificates centrally
A1 certificates, CoC, and other social security proofs are documented in your client area and remain accessible at all times – for HR, employees, inspections, and internal audits.
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International assignments quickly raise social security questions: Is an A1 certificate sufficient? Is proof for an agreement state required? Or, for countries without social security agreements, does it need to be individually assessed whether German legal provisions can continue to apply? visumPOINT reviews the assignment, prepares the application, and coordinates the process with the relevant authorities. This way, companies and employees receive the appropriate documentation – neatly documented and accessible at any time if needed.
Review assignment
You provide the destination country, duration of assignment, activity, and insurance status. We check which proof is required for the international assignment.
Determine required proof
We clarify whether an A1 certificate, a CoC, proof for agreement states, or an individual assessment is necessary.
Prepare application
We prepare the necessary information and check whether the documents are complete and plausible.
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Submit Application
We handle the application process and coordination with health insurance funds, pension insurance, or responsible authorities.
Documenting the Certificate
The issued certificate is provided and remains accessible for HR, employees, controls, and audits.
A1 Certificate & Social Security.
Business Trips
Even short business trips abroad can require an A1 certificate – for example, for meetings, trade fairs, or client appointments.
Secondments
For international assignments, it must be clarified where employees remain socially insured and which certificate is required.
Multi-State Employment
Those who regularly work in multiple countries often require a special certificate for several countries of assignment.
Workation
Working from abroad can have social security implications – even if the stay begins as a private trip.
Agreement States
For assignments outside Europe, social security agreements may apply. In such cases, a country-specific certificate or CoC is often required.
Certificate of Coverage
Those working outside Europe often need a CoC as proof of social security – to avoid double contributions.
Posting Abroad
For countries without social security agreements, it should be checked whether German social security coverage can remain valid.
Social Security Certificate
Often required for work visas, pension claims, and official procedures abroad.
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Frequently Asked Questions.
An A1 certificate becomes relevant whenever employees temporarily work professionally in another European country. This applies not only to classic postings but also to short business trips, client appointments, trade fairs, workshops, or project visits. The duration of the trip is not decisive, but rather that a professional activity is carried out abroad.
An A1 certificate becomes relevant whenever employees temporarily work professionally in another European country. This applies not only to classic postings but also to short business trips, client appointments, trade fairs, workshops, or project visits. The duration of the trip is not decisive, but rather that a professional activity is carried out abroad.
The A1 certificate is usually applied for through the responsible social security institution. For employees with statutory health insurance, the health insurance fund is usually responsible; for privately insured individuals or in certain special cases, other bodies may be relevant. visumPOINT checks which approach is appropriate in each specific case and assists with the application process.
The A1 certificate indicates which social security system a person is assigned to during an assignment abroad. In practice, this means it proves that employees remain socially insured in Germany and do not have to pay additional contributions in the country of assignment. However, it is also important to note: The A1 certificate does not replace a visa, a work permit, or a tax assessment.
The A1 certificate applies to professional assignments within Europe, particularly the EU, EEA, and Switzerland. For assignments to countries outside this area, it depends on whether Germany has a social security agreement with the destination country. In such cases, a social security certificate for the respective agreement state is often required. Internationally, this certificate is often referred to as a Certificate of Coverage, or CoC for short. The purpose is similar: to clarify which social security system applies during the assignment.
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