Düsseldorf · Krankenversicherung
Sign up for health insurance in Düsseldorf
Health insurance is mandatory for everyone living in Düsseldorf — you cannot get a residence permit or start most jobs without it. You choose between public (gesetzlich, e.g. TK, AOK, Barmer) and private cover, and your employer needs the membership confirmation to register you for payroll.
Public: ~14.6% + ~1–2.5% of gross income, split with your employer. Confirmation often same-day.
What you need to bring
- Passport or IDRequired
How to get it: Issued by your home country. Renew at your country's embassy or consulate in Germany — appointments can take weeks, so check the expiry early.
- Employment contractRequired
How to get it: From your employer — the signed contract. If you only have a digital copy, a printout is usually accepted; ask HR for a signed original if an office insists.
- MeldebescheinigungRequired
How to get it: You receive it at your Anmeldung appointment at the Bürgeramt. Lost it? Request a new copy at the Bürgeramt (small fee, often bookable online).
- Previous insurance details (if any)If applicable
Can you do it online?
All major insurers accept online sign-up — membership confirmation usually arrives the same day.
What usually comes next
Good to know
- Employees earning under the threshold must take public insurance; high earners and most freelancers can choose private — but switching back from private to public later is hard, so decide carefully.
- Public insurers are legally required to accept you, and the core benefits are nearly identical between them — pick on service, English support and app quality.
- Family members without their own income are usually covered for free under public insurance (Familienversicherung) — a big advantage over private cover.
- Ask for the Mitgliedsbescheinigung (membership confirmation) right after signing up; your employer and the immigration office both need it.
Frequently asked questions
What do I need for Krankenversicherung in Düsseldorf?
You'll need 3 key documents: Passport or ID, Employment contract, Meldebescheinigung. Düsseldorf is compact and efficient; many North Rhine-Westphalia services share the same state portals.
Can I do Krankenversicherung online in Düsseldorf?
All major insurers accept online sign-up — membership confirmation usually arrives the same day.
Which office handles Krankenversicherung in Düsseldorf?
Sign up for health insurance in Düsseldorf is handled at the local level in North Rhine-Westphalia. The exact office and any forms are linked from the official source on this page, and the Amtly app opens the right Düsseldorf / North Rhine-Westphalia portal for you.
Checklist last verified 2026-06-11. Rules vary by office and change over time — always confirm with the official source linked above.