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There are only a few things that are absolutely indispensable when you‘re new in Germany as a student. We walk you through them step by step and tell you where to go to get what you need.
First of all, you need to be registered with a German health insurance provider. This is necessary because you require valid health insurance for enrolment at university and for a visa from the “Ausländerbehörde” (foreigners‘ registration office). We recommend getting in touch with your Barmer contact person to make the application process as fast and as convenient as possible.
During your first registration at the Einwohnermeldeamt (Residents registration office), a notification is automatically sent to the Bundeszentralamt für Steuern (Federal Central Tax Office). Your steuerliche Identifikationsnummer (Tax ID Number) is then issued and sent via standard post to your registered address, usually within 2 weeks. The Tax ID Number never changes and is required when you open a German bank account or start working.
Only when you have registered with a German health insurance provider, are you allowed to enrol at university. Therefore, it is essential to take out health insurance before enrolment. Our confirmation of membership is accepted at all universities in Germany. When you receive your confirmation of enrolment at university, you have to send a copy of this document to your health insurance provider.
For non-EU citizens: To receive your residence permit from the Ausländerbehörde (foreigners‘ registration office), you will need to provide, among other things, confirmation of enrolment at university, confirmation of health insurance, and confirmation of address registration.
Are you considering a side job during your studies? The HR office of your employer will need a German social security number (Rentenversicherungsnummner or RVNR) in order to pay your wage. Barmer will apply for that number on your behalf, and you will receive it within a few days.
Last but not least, you‘ll need to open a current account with a German bank. To do this, you will also need your confirmation of address registration and tax ID number. It‘s a good idea to compare offers first, as some banks don‘t charge account maintenance fees for current accounts.
First steps as a student: Barmer offers you helpful information about the German health insurance system and gives you important tips as a student.
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