1. Notes for studying abroad in Germany
Notes for studying abroad in Germany:
The German government attaches great importance to air safety, and international students are not allowed to carry any weapons, including knives or other sharp tools, on the plane. If international students carry these items for some reason, they should also be checked together in large luggage before boarding, otherwise they may be detained by German customs.
German Customs stipulates that passengers from non-EU countries can only bring personal articles for daily use with a value not exceeding 58.8 euros when entering the country, otherwise they will be taxed. However, it is difficult to implement this rule, because German customs can't determine the value of every item, and at this point, foreign students can master their luggage contents flexibly.
entry regulations for studying abroad in Germany
1. If the total value of cash (such as euro, US dollar, RMB, etc.) or equivalent negotiable securities (such as traveler's checks, etc.) carried by each person (referring to each natural person at the time of customs clearance) is equal to or more than 1, euros, please fill out the customs declaration form before entering or leaving the customs, and report to the customs through the red channel (declaration channel), otherwise you will be fined at least 1, euros. When the group passes through customs, the amount of cash carried by each natural person shall be subject to the actual amount carried by each natural person, which is not calculated according to the average number of the group. Please avoid carrying the whole group cash by one person in the group.
2. When entering the customs, if the articles you carry are for personal use, and there are no more than 2 cigarettes (or 5 cigars), no more than 1 liter of high-alcohol or 2 liters of low-alcohol wine, no more than the necessary amount of medicines for individuals, and the total value of other articles does not exceed 43 euros (no more than 175 euros under the age of 15), you can enter the customs through the green channel (no declaration channel). Otherwise, you must go through the red channel (declaration channel) to declare to German customs and pay customs duties. Please be sure to bring the invoice with you so that you can show it to the customs. If there is no invoice, the customs will evaluate it according to the relevant regulations.
Third, please do not bring meat, moon cakes and other items prohibited from entering the customs.
considerations for studying in Germany
1. the validity period of the visa. Generally speaking, it should be noted that the validity period of visa processing in Germany in the short term is consistent with the detention period, that is, the repayment date of visa processing is the final departure time, and the detention period is not calculated from the effective date of entry. To put it bluntly, those who come to Germany with a short-term visa must enter or leave the country within the validity period of their visa. Otherwise, it means overstaying.
second, the type of visa. The type of visa must be consistent with the specific entry destination. German border guards are strict with the examination and approval when they enter the country for inspection. Many Chinese business delegations have been repeatedly blocked because the visa types do not match the specific entry destination. For example, an interview group from a certain place came to Germany with a business investigation visa. Because there was no business negotiation on the specific itinerary, it was purely a holiday tour, and the visa was cancelled by the German border post, and it was refused entry and punished. In addition, the German Embassy specially reminded the visiting delegations to strictly implement the relevant requirements of the German side that "the visa type must be consistent with the entry destination" to prevent the system from opening up to the outside world and causing negative effects.
Third, when going through the immigration formalities in Germany, there will be an inquiry procedure after the staff there have finished reviewing the information of the immigrants. It is often the inspection officials on the German border who make routine inquiries about foreign immigrants.
When asking, the entry personnel should pay attention to that if they don't understand German or the questions asked by the other prosecutor, they can refuse to answer, and then apply for Chinese translation from the other side. Never nod your head in a half-baked way, let alone sign some documents you don't understand. In addition, if you are refused entry when you go through the entry formalities in Germany, you can make representations to the local German government management department and ask for humane treatment. If the things you encounter are really difficult to solve, you must contact our country's embassy in Germany in time.
One thing that needs special attention is that the signature on the passport held by the immigrant must be signed by himself. Because it is stipulated in Germany that when the signature on the passport is not written by myself or is not signed at all, such a passport is invalid in Germany and there is no entry qualification at all.
2. An inventory of the advantages of studying in Germany
1. High gold content in teaching
German education is rigorous, and Germany ranks among the top in the world in terms of machinery manufacturing. Economics, law and art also have high-level teaching quality. Whether it is a liberal arts student, a science student or an art student, you can find a suitable school here. High-quality school-running level brings high employment rate, and German university graduates are recognized in the job market. Coupled with the friendly political and economic exchanges between China and Germany, the state also has some relevant policies to support overseas students, which is advantageous for students who want to return to China for development after graduation.
2. The cost of studying abroad is low
Most German universities are public, and the state bears the main talent training expenses, which provides a good learning environment for many students with ordinary family but strength. Not only do you not have to bear high tuition fees, but the cost of living in Germany is far lower than that in Britain and the United States.
3. High safety factor
Our impression of Germans basically stays on the principle of stubbornness and adherence, but after entering the German campus, you will find that your German classmates are warm, cheerful, tolerant and tolerant, which will solve a big worry for those students who are worried that they will not be able to integrate into the environment quickly after studying abroad. Moreover, Germany's public security is good, the crime rate is far lower than other countries in Europe and America, and the living environment is safe and stable.
4. A relaxed working environment
Students registered in German universities can work legally. German universities also adopt the credit system, which is convenient for students to work while studying and reduce the burden of studying abroad.
5. Ultra-broad development space
University students in Germany can choose German, English or bilingual teaching according to their own conditions. After studying abroad, in addition to mastering the skills of this major, you will also have bilingual advantages in German and English, which are both indispensable languages in the development of the world economy. Mastering German well, whether you go back to China or not after graduation, is a bright future.
6. The diploma contains high gold content
Germany's high-level education has provided a guarantee for Germany's status as a world economic and technological power. The education level in Germany is also recognized by the world. Having a diploma from a German university is like carrying an unimpeded passport for further study in any western country or serving the business community.
7. Offering international courses
In order to attract more outstanding foreign students to study and further their studies in German universities, German universities have set up more than 65 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in English, or English is the main course, supplemented by German. It provides great convenience for international students from English-speaking countries or countries where English is the main foreign language. International students can study in German universities by passing TOEFL or IELTS instead of passing Telford or DSH exams. However, in order to facilitate life and study, foreign students are required to have learned some German and master basic German skills.
8. German has obvious advantages
From the perspective of the future development of the world, it is far from enough to speak English as a foreign language, so it is particularly important to choose a second foreign language. There are many branches of German enterprises in the world, and there are countless German enterprises in China. Learning German well has a bright future for future employment, whether you choose to develop abroad or come back to serve the motherland.
3. Guide to Choosing Insurance for Studying in Germany
I. Insurance System
Since 29, everyone who has a permanent residence in the Federal Republic of Germany has the obligation to buy health insurance. Insurance is indispensable even for short-term stay, business trip and travel in Germany, otherwise the visa will not be issued. Germany is the first country in the world to legislate to implement the social security system. Under the principle of advocating the establishment of a social welfare country and a social market economy, the scope, items and contents of German statutory medical insurance services are very diverse and extensive, and German medical insurance can be called a comprehensive system covering almost all medical services.
for students, including international students, who are a low-income group, the premium they require is very low. Although the medical insurance fees paid by international students are relatively small, the medical services enjoyed in German hospitals are exactly the same as those enjoyed by other citizens. It can be said that the public medical insurance we bought in Germany as international students enjoys excellent services.
Second, medical insurance
There are more than 2,3 hospitals with more than 6, beds and more than 1, prevention and rehabilitation institutions in Germany. Among them, hospitals run by the government or public welfare organizations such as churches account for 8-9% of the total number of beds, and the rest are run by private enterprises. The insured (including their families and minors) who participate in statutory insurance can get timely, free or almost free treatment regardless of their financial situation at that time, and generally do not need to pay cash when they see a doctor. At the same time, patients have the right to freely choose medical practitioners and specialists, and can choose hospitals for hospitalization within a certain range under the guidance of medical practitioners. In Germany, citizens can enjoy legal medical insurance services regardless of which medical insurance fund organization they participate in.
3. Important points to note
1. Because Germany requires to buy insurance with a specified amount in advance when applying for a visa, international students can buy transitional insurance products at home to provide personal safety and medical security for international students in the initial period of going abroad, and then buy insurance at the place where they study.
2. For the insurance purchased locally when studying in Germany, parents should first confirm whether the school provides insurance agency services, and give priority to the student insurance plan that is compulsory or recommended for studying in Germany; Or consult local international students who have already purchased insurance.
3. If you need to buy transitional overseas study insurance products in China first, you should choose overseas study insurance with complete insurance responsibilities, sufficient insurance coverage and excellent brand of insurance companies from the actual needs.
4. Medical and rescue responsibilities should be regarded as the core service content of purchasing insurance products, and attention should be paid to the insured amount and specific service content, including the amount, scope and corresponding price of protection, and whether there are more targeted protection items, such as "school interruption insurance".