When you move to Germany for work (EU)

New job, new country, lots of forms. Between registering, flat hunting, and your first letters from the Behörden, you just want to land and get to work. Cover the basics so a small mishap doesn’t derail your start.

Essential cover
for this moment

Essential: Public health

Public Health

from
130 €
 / month

You need German health insurance to register, work, and see doctors. Public cover is the default for employees and keeps your admin simple from day one.

Essential: Public health
Common pick: Private health

Private Health

from
200 €
 / month

If you qualify (e.g., higher salary or expat contract), private plans can offer faster access and English support. Many newcomers pick this for flexibility.

Common pick: Private health
Smart: Personal liability

Liability

from
2.99 €
 / month

Accidentally scratch a parquet floor in your rental or spill coffee on a colleague’s laptop? This covers everyday oops moments that can be pricey in Germany.

Smart: Personal liability
Extra: Legal protection

Legal Protection

from
15.12 €
 / month

New country, new rules. If a landlord deposit dispute or work contract issue pops up, legal cover gives advice and pays lawyers so you’re not going it alone.

Extra: Legal protection

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