If you have any questions concerning practical matters, which are not answered below, please contact us: wandelwerkfh-muensterde.
Insurance
You are obliged to have an appropriate health insurance while staying in Germany. For your visa, documentary evidence will be required of a health insurance, with minimal coverage of 30.000 €. We strongly recommend to taking out appropriate liability insurance as well. Citizens of the EU who plan on staying in Germany temporarily can apply for the EU Health Insurance Card in their home country. This card gives you the same health insurance benefits as German citizens. Please note that you are not insured by FH Münster - University of Applied Sciences.
Visa
Whether you need a visa depends on your nationality. If you are a resident of the EU/EEA and return home within 90 days of arrival, you do not need a visa to enter Germany. The same applies to some 40 additional nationalities. Please check with the German Federal Foreign Office if you need a visa. Since the visa application process can take some time, you are encouraged to start the process as soon as possible.
Travel
Transport to Münster is to be organised and paid by the participant. The closest airports to Münster are International Airport Münster/Osnabrück (FMO, approx. 2,5 hrs by train), Düsseldorf Airport (DUS, 2,5 hrs by train) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA, approx. 3,5 hrs by train). From the airports, you can travel by bus (FMO) or train (DUS, FRA) to Münster. Please check www.bahn.de for your travel.
Currency
Germany, like the 18 other countries in the Eurozone, uses the Euro as its official currency. For the latest rate, check an online currency converter.
Weather Conditions
Weather in Germany in October can be quite chilly. The official average temperature ranges between 5°-13° Celsius. However, it can be colder and rainy at times. Please remember to check the weather forecast online and bring appropriate clothes for your stay in Germany.
Getting Around
The city of Münster offers a variety of cultural sites and nature to enjoy. For planning your trips around the city visit the tourist information centre.