Before Arrival

Information on: Visa and Entry Requirements / Finding Accommodation / Health Insurance / Planning your Journey

You will have to deal with many issues when planning a stay at Humboldt-Universität. Entry requirements, insurance, finding accommodation, and planning your journey are all topics requiring thought and preparation. We recommend that you begin dealing with them at an early stage. You should probably apply for some documents that you will require in Germany as soon as possible and then have them translated. It may also take you several months to receive a visa.

We have summarised the most important points on the following pages. If you still have questions, please contact us directly and we will be happy to provide additional help.

 

Visa and Entry Requirements

Visa and Entry Requirements
You will generally need a visa to enter Germany. Citizens of EU and EEA countries are not subject to this visa requirement, nor (in exceptional cases) are citizens of countries with which Germany has agreements to this effect.
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Finding Accommodation

Finding Accommodation
Berlin is an extraordinary city in many ways and attracts people from all over the world. This is also reflected in the city’s housing market, in which several prospective tenants often applying for the same property. Finding suitable accommodation can be a longer process.
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Health Insurance

Health Insurance
In Germany you are required to have valid health insurance. You must have it from the day you arrive. Insurance from abroad is only sufficient in a few exceptional cases. Here you can find information on what kind of health insurance you need.
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Planning your Journey

Planning your Journey
Berlin is easy to reach by plane, coach or train. You can travel from the airport to the city centre easily, using public transportation.
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Checklist before Arrival

Checklist before Arrival
It is particularly important that you prepare the following issues before you arrive. We have put together an overview of the key points to consider. We would also be happy to offer further help in person.
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