After arrivalAfter Arrival
This section wants to give advise and information on the issues that have to be clarified with the authorities directly after your arrival in Germany and before the start of your studies. To avoid problems with your residence permit or health insurance please read through the list first and follow the steps in the given order. If you have been in Germany for some time already some of the steps may not be necessary. Please read the list anyway as you will find points that are important for you.Registration at the Residents Office
Registration is only necessary if you have just moved to Giessen or Friedberg. more...
Getting a bank account
For opening a bank account you have to show your passport. more...
Health Insurance
Every student must have a sufficient health insurance and present proof of this insurance upon enrolment. more...
Registration at the Aliens Office ("Ausländerbehörde")
To study in Germany all foreign students need a residence permit for study purposes (Aufenthaltserlaubnis zu Studienzwecken). more...
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