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Register your address in Germany (Anmeldung)
What to check, what to bring, and why the exact process depends on your local registration office.
DESTINATION GUIDE
Moving to Germany
A practical route through address registration, your tax ID, and healthcare. Local registration services differ, so use your city’s official instructions.
Overview
A useful order of operations
- 01
Before you move
Check your entry and residence route. If you are not an EU, EEA, or Swiss citizen, confirm the correct visa or residence route with the official immigration service.
- 02
When you have an address
Find the responsible registration office and check how to book. Ask your landlord for the Wohnungsgeberbestätigung if the local process requires it.
- 03
After registration
Keep the confirmation and look out for post from the tax authority. Review which health-insurance and social-security rules apply to your work or study status.
Guides
Start with a task
Check the official instructions before booking or submitting.
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City guides
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