Signing up for Expat health insurance does not automatically generate a Sozialversicherungsnummer (SVNR), and we have no visibility into the SVNR process because the Deutsche Rentenversicherung manages it entirely. To get an SVNR for upcoming employment, you enroll in Public health insurance (GKV) or Private health insurance (PKV). Job seekers usually receive one automatically once employment begins, and people who don't qualify for Public health insurance (GKV), such as freelancers or working students, can request one from the pension office in person or by post. For status updates, you contact the Deutsche Rentenversicherung directly.

Signing up for Expat health insurance does not automatically generate a Sozialversicherungsnummer (SVNR). We do not handle SVNR requests and have no visibility into the application process or its status. The Deutsche Rentenversicherung manages the entire SVNR process.

If you need an SVNR for upcoming employment, you must enroll in Public health insurance (GKV) or Private health insurance (PKV). You can use our Recommendation Tool to check your eligibility for those plans.

If you're a job seeker, you typically do not need to apply for an SVNR separately. The Deutsche Rentenversicherung issues one automatically when you secure employment and enroll in Public health insurance (GKV) for the first time. You can still request one earlier if you prefer.

If you need an SVNR but do not qualify for Public health insurance (GKV) — which can apply to freelancers or working students — you can request one in 1 of 2 ways:

The application is submitted to and processed entirely by the Deutsche Rentenversicherung, even though we provide the online form for convenience.

For updates on a submitted SVNR request, you need to contact the Deutsche Rentenversicherung directly. We have no access to request status or case information.