Important Documents
We recommend to bring along the following documents:
| Passport or ID | Passports or IDs for yourself and your family members must be valid throughout your entire stay in Germany |
Certificates | Bring along certified copies of your degree certificate, PhD certificate, birth certificate, marriage certificate/birth certificates of your children (if applicable), and insurance documents translated into either German or English. |
| Invitation/acceptance | Bring along the letter of invitation or the letter of acceptance for a position. |
| Proof of funds | To be granted a residence permit, you must furnish proof of adequate funds to finance your stay in Germany (own financial means and/or income or a letter confirming a scholarship award. |
| Vaccination card | You should also bring along your international vaccination card (if applicable, also those of you family) |
| Driving license | Check whether your driving licence is valid in Germany. Click here |
| Passport-sized photos | You will most likely need passport-sized biometric photos for various identity cards. |