What insurances do I need as an expat in Germany?
Individuals & families What insurances you need naturally depends on your individual situation: how long you are planning to stay in Germany, whether you are a freelancer or employed, whether you have kids, etc. However, there are insurances that are strongly recommended for almost every situation and others that can be bundled together to form […]
Health insurance for a visa in Germany
What is it? Health insurance in Germany is mandatory and therefore a requirement in order to be granted a visa of any kind in Germany. That holds true for a short-term stay, for working in Germany for a few years and to move to Germany for good. When applying for a visa you need to […]
Private health insurance
What is it? The origins of private health insurance (PKV) can be traced back to the social security laws of Otto von Bismarck at the end of the 19th century. By providing health insurance only for employed citizen, there were many people who did not have access to public health care: civil servants, self-employed, freelancers, […]
Public health insurance
What is it? The public health insurance (GKV) system has its origin in the social laws introduced by Otto von Bismarck at the end of the 19th century. All “workers” (today: employees) had to insure themselves in the GKV, in order to receive a minimum amount of protection. Meanwhile, the tasks have become more diverse, […]