Arrive ready for Germany.

Skip the bureaucracy stress. We help you sort your health insurance, bank account, SIM card, and liability insurance before you even land.

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You said yes to a new future. Then the paperwork started.

Health insurance, SIM card, bank account and private liability insurance: all in German, often on paper, and impossible to manage from abroad.

The WTE Companion sorts all four with you, the first ones before you even land, and stays by your side: as you arrive, as you settle, as Germany becomes home.

Features

Chat your way
through the paperwork.

Your details are saved and reused across every service, nothing to repeat or re-enter.

All in one place

Contracts and documents, all in one place.

Contracts, confirmations, and applications all live in your account. View or download them anytime, from anywhere. Never wonder again which services you had signed up to. Ask and clarify questions at any time.

No forms, ever

A conversation, not a bureaucratic form.

The Companion communicates with you in plain English. It explains why each answer matters and double-checks anything that doesn't look right, so no typos or missing fields slow you down later.

Made for internationals

Products and services tailor-made for internationals.

Every partner and product in the app has been carefully chosen to best serve the needs of people relocating to Germany. Health insurance, banking, SIM, liability insurance. Delivered by trustworthy brands like DAK, HanseMerkur, bunq, Vodafone, Interlloyd, and more.

Go at your pace

Start anywhere, come back any time.

Sign up to each service or product in your own time and at your own pace. Information shared in one sign-up flow will be automatically re-used in the next one. Pause mid-way, pick up where you left off, no redundancies.

Done for you

Everything handled for you behind the scenes.

Once you've answered the questions, the rest is done for you. Applications go to the right recipients, confirmations come back to you, and you're never left wondering what happens next. Real people are always there to help if something needs resolving.

Services

Essential services in minutes, not weeks.

Every service is set up through a conversation with the Companion, not a form. No German required.

Health insurance

DAK + HanseMerkur

Public health insurance activated through the app. Uniquely tailored for incoming internationals, with Fit & Travel benefits included at no extra cost.

HanseMerkur
Private add-ons & travel

HanseMerkur

Private insurance add-ons activated through the app: daily sickness allowance, supplemental dental, and travel insurance.

Vodafone
SIM / eSIM

Vodafone

Get a German phone number before you land. eSIM or physical, delivered and activated instantly.

bunq
Bank account

bunq

A German bank account, opened in minutes. No branch visit required.

InterLloyd
Private liability

InterLloyd

Private liability cover for everyday accidents: a German must-have, often expected by landlords. Recommended Infinitus tariff for broad protection.

BARMER
Health insurance

BARMER

Public health insurance activated through the app.

MAXPOOL
Insurance advisory

MAXPOOL

Quality, personalised insurance advisory across the board.

wundertax
German tax filing

wundertax

File your German taxes, 100% in English, with €10 off for WTE users.

WECHSELPILOT
Utility bills

WECHSELPILOT

Find and continually optimise your utility contracts on autopilot.

Visa assistance

Visa support

We help you obtain your German visa: a personalised service, tailored to your case and managed by your dedicated visa advisor.

Relocation travel

Travel bookings

We book your relocation travel to Germany, tailored to your case and managed by your dedicated travel advisor.

Housing

Apartment search

We help you find your first home in Germany. Gain access to apartments across the country.

Real stories

People who arrived ready.

Read what hundreds of our users say about using the Companion.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

Is WTE Companion really free for me to use?

Yes. Downloading the app, using our smart guide, and organising your documents is completely free. You only pay for the actual services you choose to sign up for (like your health insurance or mobile plan), directly to the respective providers.

What are the "4 essentials" I can sort through the app?

You can get your health insurance, SIM card, German bank account, and private liability insurance active before you even land. These are the four basics you need to work, study, and rent an apartment in Germany, legally.

Are my passport and personal documents safe?

Your privacy is our highest priority. All your data is fully encrypted and stored securely on EU servers. Access to your app is protected by your phone's built-in security features, such as facial recognition or fingerprint login, ensuring only you can see your documents.

Can I start using the app before I arrive in Germany?

We highly recommend it. You can use our built-in document scanner to start sorting your essentials from your home country, so your bank account and insurances are active the second you step off the plane.

Is the Companion only for my first few weeks in Germany?

No, we stay by your side. While we help you master the stressful arrival period, the app remains your central dashboard for as long as you live in Germany. You can always come back to manage your contracts, ask questions about daily life, or find new services.

Can I use the app to sort out essentials for my family too?

Yes. Moving with a spouse or children adds another layer of complexity. Our app can guide you through securing family health insurance coverage and handling the extra paperwork required when moving together.

Get started

Download the app today.

Free on iOS and Android. Sort the four German essentials before you even land: health insurance, SIM card, bank account, and liability insurance.

Available on the App Store and Google Play.

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Download WTE Companion.

Free on iOS and Android. Sort your German essentials before you even land.

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