Beat German bureaucracy
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.
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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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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.
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?
Everyone who registers in Germany must also register at the GEZ for a broadcasting license (Rundfunkbeitrag). Every registered household must pay a monthly fee for this. If you leave Germany, you must cancel your GEZ license.
You need to get your social security number before your first day at work. If you are member of a public health insurance in Germany, then you can apply for your social security number here.
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.
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.
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.
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