All you have to know after moving to Germany

German bureaucracy digitized

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On our website you can do German bureaucracy online. We guide you through all the steps you need to take after you have moved to Germany: register your residence, apply for health insurance, get a social security number, and so on.

You choose: Do it yourself – or get an expert! If you want to save money and time, just make use of our digital solutions. They are quick and easy. You can fill everything out in English.

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Have you dealt with all bureaucratic hurdles yet? Here are some steps you must take after arriving in Germany. Fill out the paperwork on our website and get started with your new life today!

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BUREAUCRATIC STEPS

Registration
Everyone who moves to Germany must register. Here you can fill out the ‘registration form’ and the ‘landlord confirmation’ online. You can also download our free registration guide.
Apply for German Visa
If you intend to work and live in Germany, you may have to apply for a visa. For this you first need to find out what kind of visa you must apply for. Why not get some professional help with your visa application?
DEREGISTRATION
If you move to another country and leave Germany, then you must deregister. Here you can fill out the ‘deregistration form’ and ‘landlord confirmation’ online.

SETTLING-IN

Learn German
Speaking German is vital for everyone who wants to live and work in Germany. Everyone has different learning needs. That’s why we have collected three solutions to learning German.
Free SIM card
Get the cheapest rates for international calls and LTE high-speed Internet for your mobile phone. Here you can order a free prepaid SIM card, or get a Telekom cell phone plan with a new smartphone.
TV, Internet & Phone
Time to get connected. Order your German high-speed Internet for your home. Get a landline connection. And why not get digital TV as well? Make yourself at home.

HOUSING

Find a Flat (permanent)
Finding a longterm apartment is a challenge for many newcomers in Germany. Here are some simple ways to find your dream flat. Why not get an expert to help you with the process?
Rent a Flat (temporary)
Simply book a furnished apartment once you arrive in Germany. Easy and affordable. This will give you time to settle properly and look for something more longterm.
Removal Services
You move your house or your business to Germany? No worries. Based on your individual circumstances, we will suggest 3 removal companies that can safely ship your belongings to their new destination.

FINANCES / INSURANCES

HEALTH INSURANCE
Everyone who is registered in Germany must have proof of health insurance. Fill out the free application form on our website and get a free private consultation with a health insurance representative.
Bank Account
You don’t speak German? No problem. Here you can apply for a free German bank account that offers all its services in English. Open your account right now.
Transfer Money
You make regular international bank transfers? There are better alternatives. We have collected the fastest, safest and cheapest ways to transfer your money abroad from and to Germany.