Enrollment certificate renewal (Immatrikulationsbescheinigung)

Overview

Use this each semester when you need an enrollment certificate (Immatrikulationsbescheinigung). Required for health insurance, BAföG, and some rental contracts.

Timing to be aware of

Recurring

Reference only — your timing may differ. Confirm with the relevant office.

Key date to check

Student ID

Common questions

Questions people often look up at this stage. Answers are general — confirm with the relevant office or a qualified professional.

• My visa expires in 72 hours and the Foreigners' Office hasn't replied. Am I illegal?
• The Foreigners' Office never replies to my emails. How can I get a response?
• The online application for my visa renewal is showing a Technical Error. What is the fallback?
• My visa was approved but the physical card takes 8-12 weeks. Why?
• Does it cost more to see a doctor in Germany if I'm not from the EU?

Related events

• Prüfungsanmeldung (exam registration)
  High
  Deadline applies
• Thesis/dissertation registration
  High
  Deadline applies
• Semester fee payment
  High
  Recurring
• School type selection (Gymnasium/Realschule/Hauptschule)
  Critical
  On transition
• Hochschule application (university)
  Critical
  Deadline applies