Registering your address (Anmeldung)

You must register your address at the Bürgeramt within two weeks — it unlocks your tax ID, bank account and almost everything else.

Key points to understand

Register within ~14 days at the Bürgeramt

Register within ~14 days at the Bürgeramt. In practice, this is one of the details newcomers most often ask about, so take a moment to understand how it applies to your situation before moving on.

You need the Wohnungsgeberbestätigung from your landlord

You need the Wohnungsgeberbestätigung from your landlord. In practice, this is one of the details newcomers most often ask about, so take a moment to understand how it applies to your situation before moving on.

Anmeldung triggers your Steuer-ID and much more

Anmeldung triggers your Steuer-ID and much more. In practice, this is one of the details newcomers most often ask about, so take a moment to understand how it applies to your situation before moving on.

Practical tips

• Prepare your documents and translations in advance — most delays come from missing paperwork.
• Always note the office name, address, and a contact number before you go.
• Ask the community on MyHAbroad if you’re unsure — chances are someone has already been through it.