Topic
Health insurance in Germany
Public and private cover, who can choose, and proof of insurance for authorities.
4 pages · last verified 19 September 2026
Guides
- Health Insurance in Germany
Compulsory cover explained: statutory versus private, rules per situation, and the proof visas and permits require.
Before arrival
Answers
- Insurance before Anmeldung
Not required at the registration counter, but required almost everywhere afterwards.
Arrival
- Travel insurance and permits
Fine for the arrival gap, generally not accepted as the cover a residence permit requires.
Before arrival
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- Public vs private insurance
Income-based and family-friendly versus risk-priced and individual — and why the switch back is hard.
First weeks
From answer to workflow
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