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Moving & living in Germany
Anmeldung: how to register your address in Germany
Why the Anmeldung unlocks everything else, the documents you need, how to get an appointment, and what to do if your flat is temporary.
Moving & living in Germany
Got a job offer in Germany? Your first 30 days, step by step
Address registration (Anmeldung), tax ID, bank account, health insurance and what your employer needs from you, in the order that actually works.
Official sources & tools
Wunderflatswunderflats.com
Furnished flats for 1+ months, bookable from abroad. Ask the landlord for the Wohnungsgeberbestätigung (needed for Anmeldung).Visit site ↗
WG-Gesuchtwg-gesucht.de
The biggest site for shared flats and rooms. Mostly German, but usable in English.Visit site ↗
Wisewise.com
Multi-currency account and cheap transfers home. Gives you an EUR IBAN quickly.Visit site ↗
N26n26.com
German online bank with an English app. Account opening by video ident.Visit site ↗
Featherfeather-insurance.com
English-language insurance for expats: public & private health, liability, household and more.Visit site ↗
Fintibafintiba.com
Blocked account + health insurance bundles, mainly for students and visa applicants.Visit site ↗
Expatrioexpatrio.com
Blocked account and health insurance packages for visa applicants.Visit site ↗