Service Directory — Germany

Official German government portal for immigration and work permits

German Academic Exchange Service with scholarships and resources

Federal Office for Migration and Refugees - official visa authority

Official portal for information about studying in Germany

Official accommodation listings specifically for international students

International money transfer with real exchange rates and multi-currency accounts

Largest shared apartment and room listing platform in Germany

Blocked account service for German visa requirements and student funding

Direct bank with free checking, free transfers, and student benefits

Digital expat health insurance for international students

Mobile-first digital bank with instant account opening and international transfers

Student blocked account with instant release for visa requirements

Official student housing organization across German universities

Expat and travel health insurance with easy setup

Professional networking and job board for German-speaking countries

Student checking account with no monthly fees and free debit card for students

Furnished apartments for expats and international students

Multi-currency digital wallet and payments platform

Graduate and entry-level job board for German companies

Largest real estate portal with apartments and rooms

Major German job board with thousands of listings

Savings bank with student benefits and free accounts

Major public health insurance for students with excellent service

Prepaid mobile by Aldi with no contract options

Online bank with no monthly fees and full digital banking

Large public health insurance fund with nationwide coverage

Mobile network with student plans and nationwide coverage

Public health insurance with modern digital offerings

Traditional bank with student accounts and financial services

Budget mobile network with simple plans

Mobile network with postpaid and prepaid plans

Public health insurance with student support services

Budget-friendly mobile network with flexible plans

SIM card sold at all ALDI supermarkets in Germany. Cheapest option. No ID usually required for prepaid. Ideal for first few days while sorting documents.

Budget brand owned by Telekom — same excellent network at much lower prices. Best value German SIM. Rolling monthly contracts, no commitment. eSIM available.

Germany's largest statutory health insurer by members. Regional offices in every German city. Alternative to TK for statutory coverage. Similar benefits.

Most popular statutory health insurer for international students in Germany. English-language support and website. Apply online with university enrollment certificate.

Germany's best digital bank. Open with passport only — no Anmeldung needed (unlike most German banks). Best app, English interface, instant notifications.

Germany's best no-fee traditional online bank. Free worldwide ATM withdrawals (with active customer status). Widely accepted by German landlords and government services.

IRCC-approved Sperrkonto (blocked account) service. Required for German student visa. Digital-first, fast process, €89 one-time fee. Funds released monthly.

Official student union housing offices in every German city. Cheapest option (€200–450/month) but long waiting lists (1–4 semesters). Apply immediately upon enrollment.

Germany's #1 platform for finding shared apartments (WG — Wohngemeinschaft). Create a profile with a personal introduction text in German/English and apply to listings.