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Arriving in Germany, in the right order Visa, blocked account, health cover, bank account, registration and tax ID. Choose your situation and get your sequence. Arthur answers in your language.
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Your situation EU Blue Card Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte) Freelancer or self-employed Student EU / EEA / Swiss citizen
University degree and a qualifying job offer in Germany. Legal basis: § 18g AufenthG.
Before you travel Choose the right residence route Your visa category decides which documents, funds and insurance the embassy asks for.
Check the category that matches your situation Book the embassy or consulate appointment early Collect certified translations of degrees and certificates Official source: Make it in Germany (Federal Government)
Health insurance accepted for the visa Health cover is compulsory in Germany and the embassy checks it before issuing the visa.
Get incoming cover that meets visa requirements Plan the switch into statutory or private cover once you work in Germany Ask our licensed partner broker for a quote Official source: Federal Ministry of Health
Bank account and IBAN Rent, salary and contracts in Germany run through an IBAN. Some banks open accounts before arrival.
Compare banks that accept your passport and residence status Prepare passport and proof of address Update the address after registration Official source: BaFin consumer information
First two weeks Register your address (Anmeldung) Registration is required within two weeks of moving in and unlocks the tax ID, banking and many contracts.
Ask your landlord for the Wohnungsgeberbestätigung Book a Bürgeramt appointment Keep the Meldebescheinigung safe Official source: Federal Portal (Verwaltungsportal)
Tax ID and social security number Your employer needs both to pay you correctly. The tax ID is posted after registration.
Wait for the Steuer-ID letter from the Federal Central Tax Office Give tax ID and social security number to your employer Freelancers: file the tax registration questionnaire with the Finanzamt Official source: Federal Central Tax Office (BZSt)
First months Residence permit at the immigration office The entry visa is temporary; the Ausländerbehörde issues the residence permit.
Book the Ausländerbehörde appointment before the visa expires Bring registration, health cover, employment or funds proof Track renewal dates in My move Official source: BAMF
Build your German credit history Landlords and providers often ask for a SCHUFA record, which new arrivals do not yet have.
Request your free SCHUFA data copy Keep rent and bills on your German account Avoid many credit enquiries at once Official source: SCHUFA
Let Arthur build your Germany plan Tell Arthur your nationality, city and start date. He prepares your guide, and with your mandate our team and licensed broker Dipl.-Kfm. Patrick Tschorsch (Kanzlei PKV Expertise, D-6LQ8-UPJLM-17) take care of the health cover.
Orientation only, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; always confirm with the official source.