Insurance

Krankenversicherung

Health insurance

Health insurance — mandatory for everyone living in Germany. Students can choose between statutory (GKV) and private (PKV) insurance. Proof of valid Krankenversicherung is required for university enrollment and residence permit applications.

Category Insurance
Type Insurance

What it means in plain English

Health insurance — Health insurance — mandatory for everyone living in Germany. Students can choose between statutory (GKV) and private (PKV) insurance. Proof of valid Krankenversicherung is required for university enrollment and residence permit applications.

Related terms

Beitragsnachweis Proof of contribution payment Gesetzliche Krankenversicherung (GKV) Statutory health insurance Jahresbeitrag Annual contribution / fee