Preparation before traveling to Germany: What items do you need to bring?

Dear friends who want to study in Germany, do you know what you need to prepare before studying in Germany? Next, let me introduce it to you in detail, I hope it can help you.

Luggage preparation list for studying in Germany

1. Various documents (passport, ID card)

There is nothing to say about this. You must remember your passport and ID card. Bring it with you, including the residence card you can get after extending your visa. It is recommended not to take it with you when you are not traveling, otherwise it will be very troublesome if you lose it. You can take a copy with you, and then just take a photo of the original on your phone and save it.

2. Admission notice, registration certificate (original, copy)

The admission notice is what we call Zu. Some schools will mail you one after paying the fee. Proof of registration, which will be used later when registering at school and extending your visa. Don't lose it. You can make a few copies. If the original is not necessary, use the copies to prevent loss.

3. Rental contract

If you signed the contract before coming to Germany, remember to bring the housing contract with you. After you move in, the landlord will give you a certificate of occupancy. You can take that to Rathaus register.

4. Various notarial certificates (diploma, language certificate, etc.)

Be prepared. Although it is not used in many places, it is not very heavy, and the documents can always be carried with you. More secure than mailing.

5. Driver’s license (notarized document)

If you have a driver’s license, you can notarize it and bring it over. Although it can only be used for half a year, you can still use it if you want to travel by car with other students. Got.

6. Insurance certificate

Some schools require the submission of insurance-related documents when registering.

7. Deutsche Bank account opening certificate

You must bring this to open an account at Deutsche Bank. When opening an account, don’t forget to bring your passport and registration certificate issued by the local city hall (Anmeldung ).

8. Cash (for at least one month’s expenses, prepare small amounts of cash)

It is more appropriate to bring cash of about 1,000 euros to 1,500 euros. Don’t bring too much. To avoid loss, robbery or exceeding customs tax standards, it is better to have about 500 euros left after paying the first month's rent and deposit, because initially, including the purchase of phone cards and various daily necessities, some expenses are required. .

9. German standard conversion plugs

It is better to bring at least two to three at the beginning, because local supermarkets in Germany do not sell such conversion plugs, and the universal Taobao It's much cheaper than Super, but you don't need to bring a lot. You can bring a power strip based on the conversion plug.

10. Passport photo

If you have a good passport photo, you can bring it over. Many people say that the Immigration Bureau does not accept photos taken in China. In fact, there is no problem at all. Of course, for five euros you can get a passport photo taken in a machine at a subway station.

Recommended items to bring

You can adjust them according to your actual situation

1. Bank card (Visa or Master card)

Visa The card is still very practical when you go out and book a hotel, but the handling fee is relatively high when withdrawing money. Many bank cards are free for the first three overseas withdrawals per day, and they do not have a monthly limit like Deutsche Bank cards. Although students cannot apply for a Visa themselves, they can apply for their parents’ supplementary cards, which is more convenient and fast. Master card is similar to visa, but the specific usage depends on each bank's own regulations.

2. Power strip

As mentioned before, a conversion plug and a power strip can charge all your electronic products.

3. Various electrical appliances (mobile phones, cameras, laptops, USB flash drives, mobile hard drives, etc.)

German electronic products are actually more expensive than domestic ones. Therefore, unless you want to sign a contract machine, it is recommended to bring it from China. Some students are worried that they may be taxed after going through customs. However, there is a regulation in Germany that students can bring their own school supplies tax-free. As for how To prove that your electronic supplies are related to learning, you have to use your imagination.

The price of repairing electronic products in Germany is very expensive. A screen repair at an Apple store costs about 110 euros, and even a roadside store costs 70-80 yuan. It is recommended that everyone check the status of the electronic products they bring. If it is a machine under global joint warranty, it can be repaired in Germany, but only if there is a repair point in your city. You can check this on the official website of the product.

Needless to say about mobile phones, any domestic mobile phone can be brought here for use as long as it is not a contract phone. If you want to exchange for a new one, you can also sign a contract phone, but the contract phone can only be signed after you get the extension, so there will be two or three months in between. It is recommended that you bring a spare phone.

If you want to play in Europe often, you can also bring your camera.

Except for students who play SLRs, card cameras and mirrorless cameras can meet the needs of ordinary people. If you don’t travel often, it’s actually quite good to take photos with your mobile phone.

Laptop, needless to say, is a must-have for everyone. It is recommended to choose one that is thinner and lighter unless you just want to use it as a desktop computer. Now I have given up the notebook and use Evernote to take class notes directly on the computer. If you have a Pad or Surface, adding an external keyboard and a stylus can meet the class note-taking needs of most people.

U disk, it is recommended to store scanned copies of various documents of your own, but in fact, Deya is not expensive to buy, it still depends on personal needs. Mobile hard drive. Download and copy the movies, dramas, and animations you want to watch. You can pass the time when you are bored or don’t have access to the Internet at first. Once you have an internet connection, you can go to Danube Cinema to watch movies. Many people say that Germany is stricter about downloading. In fact, it is uploading, not downloading, that is illegal, but many downloading software will automatically upload to the server during the download process. If you want to download, please do not open P2P, change the name and location immediately after downloading, and do not download the latest blockbuster without subtitles.

4. Stationery

My suggestion is that if you have a useful and convenient signature pen, you might as well bring it over. Ballpoint pens are sold here in large quantities. However, in big cities, there is Muji, and the price of stationery is not much different from that in China. Notebooks are more expensive here. If you want to take notes, one way is to use a punch machine and add A4 paper. For a lazy person like me, I can do it directly on the computer, which is also convenient for modification and organization.

5. Emergency medicines

It is still recommended that you bring basic cold medicines, anti-inflammatory medicines, and anti-diarrheal medicines. It is convenient for people who are not familiar with the pharmacies here to take appropriate medicines in time. On the other hand, it usually takes several days to make an appointment with a private doctor in Germany, unlike domestic hospitals where you can directly register for medical treatment. Band-Aids can be easily purchased at supermarkets and DMs, and you can collect them later.

6. Cosmetics

The topic of girls is naturally inseparable from makeup. There are more European and American cosmetics in Germany, but compared to France next door, there are still many brands that are not available. The more common brands here are Sisley, Lanc?me, Estee Lauder, Clinique, YSL and other brands. In comparison, those who like to use Japanese and Korean makeup are best to stock up on goods in advance. Usually the discounts at the cosmetics counters here are not very large, and the prices are more affordable compared to the airport duty-free shops. In addition, girls who like contact lenses and false eyelashes are better off bringing their own. There are almost no dyed contact lenses sold here, and false eyelashes are also very obvious party items.

7. Clothing

German clothes are relatively cheap. The basic models of CA and HM only cost a few euros. Other brands such as Zara and Vero Moda are also very popular during the discount season. Cheap. However, German clothes are mainly black, white and brown, and the designs are generally not good-looking. For girls, it is recommended to bring some nice dresses and jackets. In addition, European sizes are generally 1-2 sizes larger than those in China. If you are a petite girl, it is recommended that you prepare appropriate clothing in advance. You can choose other items in the children's clothing area in Germany. The same children's clothing products are usually larger than Normal products are cheaper. If necessary, you can also prepare a formal suit for attending formal occasions such as parties and operas. For girls, a dress is suitable, while for boys, a casual suit is recommended.

Not recommended to carry

1. Condiments and food

On the one hand, condiments packaged in glass may be damaged during transportation, thereby contaminating the suitcase. Other items in the store, on the other hand, are in every city's Yachao store. The seasonings are all available, so there is no need to worry about not being able to buy the seasonings you want. And Laoganma and other products can also be bought in Yachao. On the one hand, other food takes up space in the suitcase, and on the other hand, it may cause problems at customs, so it is better to carry it with caution. But if you have snacks that you can’t leave without, you can bring some with you.

2. Bedding

A quilt can take up half the space of a suitcase even if it is compressed, and bedding can be bought at a very cheap price at IKEA. No need to carry it yourself at all. If there is no quilt on the first night, you can use the down jacket in the suitcase instead for one night.

3. Electric rice cooker

This one can also be bought in Yachao. The price is not expensive, but it has fewer functions. However, if you just cook rice, it can be used without any worries. . Unless you are a student who requires very high quality cooking, there is no need to bring it.