Please check the visa and entry requirements for your destination country and the possible visa types and requirements in good time. If you do not have German citizenship, or if you have dual citizenship, different visa and entry requirements may apply for your destination country. Please check with your diplomatic mission abroad for more information.
Stay Safe
Nick Fewings (Unsplash)
Get Informed Well in Advance
Travel and Safety Information
For students planning to stay abroad, it is important to obtain comprehensive information about the entry and residence requirements of the host country at an early stage. Please note that entry and residence regulations in many countries are subject to change at short notice. The institutions listed below can provide you with information and support.
We recommend that you regularly check the latest travel and safety information pubished by the German Federal Foreign Office before you travel and follow the recommendations provided:
Travel and Safety Information by the German Federal Foreign Office
The German Federal Foreign Office offers German citizens traveling abroad the opportunity to register with the ELEFAND crisis prevention list ("Krisenvorsorgeliste") so that, in the event of a crisis or disaster, they can be quickly informed by German missions abroad and involved in possible crisis management measures.
When staying in countries or regions with particular health and geopolitical risks, appropriate precautions should be taken. It is recommended that you make a note of the emergency contact details of the relevant diplomatic mission in your destination country.
Overview of German Diplomatic Missions Abroad
Outbound Mobility Services
Going abroad - from Bochum into the world!