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Proof of adequate health insurance cover

Health insurance coverage is required when entering Germany.

Usually statutory health insurance coverage provided by the university or future employer only goes into effect when you take up residency and enter into employment/begin with your studies.

If you enter before, an additional private (travel) health insurance in line with EU standards (covering the entire Schengen area, minimum coverage of 30,000 Euro) must be purchased for the duration of time until you begin your employment/your studies and are covered through the statutory health insurance.

Please ensure that your travel health insurance does not exclude protection if a long term or permanent stay is planned.