Administrative Matters

Students from some countries require a visa to enter Germany. You have to apply for a visa in advance at the German consulate or embassy in your own country.

You have to enroll before you can study at TU Berlin. Only then are you officially an exchange student or dual-degree student when the semester starts.

Insurance is a legal requirement in Germany and you need to provide proof of German statutory health insurance or proof of exemption before enrolling at TU Berlin.

Everyone living in Germany is required to register at their local Citizen’s Registration Office or Bürgeramt within a specific period of time. As appointments are very hard to come by, we recommend that you act quickly and book an appointment before arriving in Berlin.

Exchange students who are not EU or EEA nationals and are planning to remain in Germany for more than 3 months are required to apply for a residence permit to study if they do not already have a visa covering the entire period of their stay.

In some cases, the estimated period for your exchange program or dual degree program is not sufficient for you to achieve your academic goals at TU Berlin. If you need more time, you can apply for an extension.

Visa (before you arrive)

Enrolling (before/after you arrive)

Health Insurance for Students (before/after you arrive)

Registering with the Citizen’s Registration Office (after you arrive)

Residence Permit (after you arrive)

Applying for an exchange extension (after the program start)