Settling abroad involves many small but time-consuming tasks: address registration, residence card, bank account, health insurance, transport card and a phone line. The order and timing differ by country; in many countries address registration is a prerequisite for several other tasks.
Our settling-in support provides a checklist before you travel and guidance for questions that come up in the first weeks. The aim is to reduce uncertainty during adaptation.
Who is it for?
- Students who have just arrived or are about to
- Students whose families are far away and who want guidance
Process steps
- 1Pre-arrival checklist
Documents, insurance, money transfer and a first-day plan. - 2First week
Address registration, university enrolment, residence check-in and basic shopping. - 3First month
Bank account, transport card and health insurance registration. - 4Ongoing
Reminders for residence permit renewal dates and the academic calendar.
Documents usually required
- Passport and visa/permit
- Acceptance and enrolment documents
- Accommodation contract
- Insurance policy
Typical timeline
- Before arrival
- Checklist.
- First week
- Registration and basics.
- First month
- Bank, insurance and transport.
Common mistakes
- Missing the address-registration deadline
- Delaying insurance registration
- Leaving official letters unanswered
Frequently asked questions
The scope of service varies by package and country; details are explained in the initial consultation.