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Arrival Checklist for Germany

Your personal to-do list for your first weeks in Germany, with real dates. From flat and address registration to bank, insurance, residence permit and tax ID. Tick tasks off as you go.

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1Tell us about your move

Arrival date in Germany

Entry visa valid until (optional)Shown on your visa sticker. Leave empty if you are an EU citizen.

I am coming as

Citizenship

Do you have a blocked account?

Sources and notes

Address registration within two weeks of moving in: Federal Registration Act (Bundesmeldegesetz, section 17).
Broadcasting fee (Rundfunkbeitrag): 18.36 euros per month per flat, see rundfunkbeitrag.de.
Residence permit: apply at your local foreigners office (Ausländerbehörde) before your entry visa expires.

General guidance, last checked October 2026. Rules and processing times differ by city; always follow the instructions of your local authorities.