Stay abroad

• Applying for a passport abroad

  If you live abroad, you can apply for your German passport in person at a German diplomatic mission abroad or, in some countries, also with an honorary consul.

• Travel documents

  Here you will find information on your rights and obligations when traveling abroad, as well as necessary travel documents for minors and the loss or expiration of travel documents.

• Roaming (calls, text messages, mobile data) within the EU

  Learn more about your rights when accessing and using the internet, telecommunications, and online services.

• Liability and compulsory insurance regulations in another Member State

  If you want to take out liability or compulsory insurance in another Member State, you will find the relevant information here.

• Car registration in another EU country
• Temporary or permanent relocation to another Member State

  If you are moving to Germany from another member state, you will find the most important information regarding the registration requirement and the applicable deadlines here.

• Research work in another member state

  If you wish to carry out research in another Member State, you will find further information here about your rights and obligations during your work abroad.

• Doctor's or hospital visit abroad

  If you wish to receive medical treatment in Germany, you will find information on your rights and obligations here.

• Health insurance regulations and application for the issuance of a European Health Insurance Card

  Here you will find information on health insurance regulations for short or longer stays in another Member State, as well as your rights and obligations regarding the European Health Insurance Card.

• Bank accounts in the EU

   Information on opening and using a bank account in another EU country – rights and restrictions.