✈️ Entry into Germany

As a citizen of an EU Member State, you may enter Germany without a visa.

• 🪪 You only need a valid national ID card or passport.
• ✅ No prior application or approval is required before entering Germany.

🏠 Residence in Germany

EU citizens benefit from the right of free movement within the European Union.
Therefore, you do not need a residence permit to live and study in Germany.

• ❌ You must not apply for a residence permit at the immigration office.
• 📜 Your right of residence is derived directly from EU law.

📍 Registration of Address (Anmeldung)

Even though no residence permit is required, you must register your address in Germany.

ℹ️ Important information

• 📅 You must register at the local registration office within 14 days after moving into your accommodation.
• 🏡 You need a permanent address for registration.
• 🚫 Youth hostels, hotels, or temporary accommodation are not accepted.

Address registration is mandatory for all residents in Germany and is not the same as a residence permit.

🩺 Health Insurance (Important)

While EU citizens do not need a visa or residence permit, valid health insurance coverage is required
for studying and living in Germany.

• 💳 The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) may be sufficient for short-term stays.
• 🛡️ For full-time studies, German statutory health insurance may be required.

Proof of health insurance is often required for enrollment at FAU and for administrative procedures.

✅ Summary

• 🛂 No visa required
• 🏠 No residence permit required
• 🪪 Valid ID or passport required
• 📍 Mandatory address registration after arrival (within 14 days)
• 🩺 Health insurance coverage required

🧳 Pre-Departure Checklist – Before You Travel to Germany

Before traveling to Germany to study at FAU, please make sure you have completed the following steps.
This checklist focuses exclusively on entry and residence requirements.

• 🪪 Valid ID or passport
  Ensure that your national ID card or passport is valid for the entire duration of your stay.
• 🛂 No visa required
  As an EU citizen, you do not need to apply for a visa or residence permit before traveling.
• 🩺 Health insurance coverage
  Bring proof of valid health insurance (e.g. EHIC or confirmation of German health insurance).
• 📄 Important personal documents
  Bring copies (digital or printed) of important documents such as your ID/passport and insurance confirmation.
• 🏡 Address in Germany
  Make sure you have a permanent address or confirmed accommodation after arrival,
  as this is required for address registration.
• 📍 Plan address registration
  Remember that you must register your address within 14 days after moving in.
• 📞 Emergency and contact information
  Save important contact details (e.g. university services, emergency numbers, embassy/consulate of your home country).

Completing this checklist will help ensure a smooth entry into Germany and a well-prepared start to your stay.