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Attestations for students

Here you can find all the attestations that you will need during your studies in Germany. Some of them can just be downloaded straight away, for others you need to first download DAK App and register on it.

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Certificate of insurance for students

You need proof of your health insurance in order to enrol in a university or university of applied sciences? You can request this certificate here. We will process your request and send the notification of your insurance status directly to the selected university. Use your DAK App login details to access this. You must have registered in DAK App beforehand to do this. Don't hesitate to contact us if you need help.

Certificate of insurance
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BAföG attestation

If you receive BAföG benefits, you can apply for a monthly subsidy to cover your DAK contribution through the Student Aid Office (Amt für Ausbildungsförderung). You will need this certificate for your application, and you can either download it using your DAK App login detail or contact us and we will send it to you. Please note that the certificate itself is written in German. Don't hesitate to contact us if you need help.

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Checklist for getting started in Germany

We want to help make your new life in Germany as easy as possible. Our interactive checklist gives you a quick overview of the things you need to remember to do. Have you applied for a visa? Are your qualifications recognised in Germany? Do you have proof of funding? You can easily download this list here.

Checklist for students
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