Helpful links for getting settled in Germany
A practical directory of housing, registration, health insurance, and banking services for international students.
Housing
Find accommodation
Search apartments, rooms, and shared flats before completing address registration.
Registration
Register your address
Use Berlin's official service portal to find a Wohnsitz anmelden appointment.
Health
Choose health insurance
Compare public, private, and international-student insurance options available in Germany.
- TK (Techniker Krankenkasse)EUNon-EUPublic health insurance with English-language support
- BarmerEUNon-EUPublic health insurance with nationwide coverage
- FeatherEUNon-EUDigital insurance guidance for international residents
- ottonovaEUNon-EUDigital private health insurance
- ExpatrioNon-EUInsurance and arrival services for international students
Banking
Open a German bank account
Compare digital and traditional banks alongside their common eligibility requirements.
- N26EUNon-EU · checkFast English setup and a German IBAN; some passports require a residence permit.
- bunqEUNon-EUBroad nationality support; add a German address within 90 days.
- C24EUFree Girocard and interest; German interface and Anmeldung required.
- CommerzbankEUNon-EUExpat-friendly branch bank; Anmeldung and a valid residence permit required.
- Berliner SparkasseEUNon-EUBroad acceptance; some non-EU applicants verify in person. Anmeldung required.
- DKBEULow-fee account that is generally best suited to EU applicants.
- INGEUOnline current account generally best suited to EU applicants.