Official administration: all international scholars

You are required to bring the following documents to Germany as you will need them for official business: 

• your CV
• copies of your academic documents (diploma, transcripts, etc.)
• 4 copies of your passport or identity card
• 2 biometric passport photo
• if available: 1 certificate from your local health insurance confirming your health insurance coverage
• if you need a visa for Germany: 2 copies of your visa
• if you have external funding: 1 attestation of funding  (e.g. proof of scholarship) in German or English, with the amount of funding OR proof of financial resources for secured means of support
• if you have accompanying family: marriage certificate/birth certificate(s)

Health Care: Individual Needs

Persons with pre-existing medical issues should pay additional attention to the following:

• Medication:

  If you require specific medication, please check in advance if they are readily available in Germany. Make sure that you bring along sufficient medication. Contact your physician and if necessary the customs authority (import provisions!).

• Medical or psychological treatment:
  If you have a chronic disease or if you need psychological treatment during your stay, please inform us as early as possible so that we can work together to make appropriate arrangements. Medical care in Trier is good, however, getting an appointment with medical specialists can take some time and we want to make sure that you will get the necessary medical treatment from the beginning. You may rest assured that this information will be treated in strict confidence.