Health Insurance in Germany

Health insurance is mandatory in Germany and is a required document for most visa applications. Germany has two systems: public (gesetzliche Krankenversicherung, GKV) and private (private Krankenversicherung, PKV). Which one applies to you depends on your employment status and income.

This guide explains which type of insurance is right for your situation, what it costs, what it covers, and how to sign up before and after arrival.