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Information on spending time abroad

Our checklist will help you!

Planning is vital if you intend to spend a longer period of time abroad. But what exactly should you bear in mind if you want to be well prepared for a stay abroad?

  • Is the time I spend abroad taken into account for pay grade purposes when I return to employment at FAU?
  • What happens with my job if I accept a scholarship whilst I am employed?
  • What effect will time spent abroad have on my pension?
  • Do I need a work permit to work in the host country?
  • Do I need a visa and/or a residence permit?
  • Should I keep my German bank account, open a new account abroad, or keep my German account and open a new account?
  • Am I covered by my liability and accident insurance when I am abroad?
  • How are travel expenses paid? Are my relocation costs to and from the foreign country covered?
  • What tax do I need to pay on my scholarship? Where can I get further information?
  • Where should I pay my insurance contributions during my time abroad?
  • What happens with my place of residence in Germany?


Our tips

  • Contact your funding provider if you have any questions.
  • The EURAXESS Germany portal supports mobile researchers and answers important questions on spending time abroad, even giving specific case examples. The portal gives information on the topics of visa, work permits abroad, tax, social security and traveling with your family.
  • The national office for cross-border health care in other countries within the EU can provide you with information on health insurance and treatments abroad.
  • If you have any questions about employment contracts and pensions, you can contact Human Resources at FAU. We would recommend talking to the human resources department at your current employer and the “Deutsche Rentenversicherungs Bund” or the respective pension insurance provider before going abroad.
  • Legal advice in all matters relating to university or public service law is offered by the German Association of University Professors and Lecturers (Deutscher Hochschulverband).
  • In addition, coordinators at the faculties can provide advice on individual cases.


Central Office for International Affairs (RIA / S-INTERNATIONAL)

The point of contact for everything to do with international matters at FAU is the International Affairs team.. International Affairs is the right place for all questions regarding international studying, teaching and mobility. Alongside International Affairs, all the faculties also offer further information and points of contact for topics concerning internationalization and international marketing.

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