Confirm receipt of health insurance card

Overview

Use this after enrolling in statutory health insurance when waiting for your card (Krankenkassenkarte). You need it for doctor visits and prescriptions; request a replacement if it is lost.

Timing to be aware of

14 days after registration complete

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

What you'll need

None listed (confirm when the event applies)

Common questions

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

• Does it cost more to see a doctor in Germany if I'm not from the EU?
• I just arrived and my card hasn't arrived. Can I see a doctor today?

Related events

• Enroll in health insurance after arrival
  Critical
  14 days after arrival
• Register a Hausarzt
  High
  30 days after arrival
• Confirm Haftpflichtversicherung enrollment
  High
  30 days after arrival
• Health insurance and bank account setup
  High
  30 days after arrival
• Open a Girokonto
  Critical
  14 days after arrival