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Your paperwork journey

Four steps from arrival to staying for good — plus the tasks along the way.

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Step 1

Register your address

Anmeldung — within 14 days of moving in.

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Step 2

Residence permit

Your first permit: documents & appointment.

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Step 3

Extend your permit

Renew before it expires — what to bring.

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Step 4

Stay for good

Permanent residence, then citizenship.

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Tasks

Register your address (Anmeldung)Get your tax ID & tax classOpen a bank accountSign up for health insuranceApply for a residence permitFind a place to liveGet a SIM or phone contractExchange your driving licenceClaim child benefit (Kindergeld)Get a public transport ticketRegister as a freelancerFile an income-tax returnRegister a car (Kfz-Zulassung)Apply for parental allowance (Elterngeld)Apply for housing benefit (Wohngeld)Find a daycare place (Kita)Enrol your child in schoolApply for German citizenshipApply for permanent residence (Niederlassungserlaubnis)Extend your residence permitGet a German driving licence (driving school)

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