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Address registration, bank account, Tax ID and residence permit — the to-dos that unlock everything else.

Register your address (Anmeldung)

Within 14 days of arrival you must register your address at the Bürgeramt. Most other steps depend on it, so this comes first.

Bank account and Tax ID

Most banks need your Anmeldung before they open an account. Your Tax ID (Steuer-ID) is issued after you register — an employer needs it before they can pay you.

Insurance and residence permit

Activate or convert your health insurance to local coverage, and book your appointment at the Ausländerbehörde for your residence permit.