Health Insurance
Health comes first! Health insurance is mandatory in Germany. Learn about your options to ensure you’re fully covered.
Does my health insurance cover me in Germany?
If you have a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), you are covered in Germany.
Health insurance from the following countries is also valid in Germany:
- EU member states
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Iceland
- Israel
- Kosovo
- Liechtenstein
- Morocco
- Montenegro
- North Macedonia
- Norway
- Switzerland
- Serbia
- Tunisia
- Turkey
My insurance is valid in Germany. Is there anything to consider?
If your current health insurance is recognized in Germany, you’ll need a confirmation letter from a German public health insurance provider to present during enrollment.
I need health insurance. What should I do?
If a health insurance policy is required by your embassy for your visa, start with travel health insurance for 1–3 months. After arrival, choose a German health insurance plan.
Explore comparisons of health insurance options for international students and check out this informative webinar on health insurance in Germany.