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New to Germany in Nuremberg

Your complete starter guide for beginning in Germany

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Step 15–10 Min

Register your address

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Frist: 14 days after moving in · Almost nothing in Germany works without registration! You may face a fine.

First things first: You must register at Nürnberg citizens' office within 14 days. For non-EU citizens, registration is at the immigration office.

📄 Required Documents

🏛️ Lokale Behördeninfo
Citizens' office Nürnberg (EU citizens): Ruppertstr. 19, 80337 Nürnberg | Tel. 089 233-33222
Immigration office (Non-EU): Ruppertstr. 19, 80337 Nürnberg | Tel. 089 233-96010
💡 Weitere Tipps
  • Online booking: termine.nuernberg.de
  • Get landlord confirmation BEFORE appointment
  • Order multiple registration certificates
Step 25–10 Min

Open a bank account

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Frist: As early as possible · Without IBAN your employer can't pay you!

You need a German bank account for salary, rent and all contracts.

📄 Required Documents

💡 Weitere Tipps
  • N26 or Vivid: completely online, also in English
  • Sparkasse Nürnberg: in person, but with more services
  • Basic account: Right for everyone
  • IBAN needed for salary and contracts
Step 35–10 Min

Get health insurance

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Frist: Before starting work · Without health insurance you have to pay doctor visits yourself.

Health insurance is mandatory in Germany! As an employee, it runs automatically through your employer.

📄 Required Documents

💡 Weitere Tipps
  • GKV (statutory): mandatory for employees earning up to EUR 73,800/year (2025)
  • PKV (private): option for self-employed, civil servants, high earners
  • EU citizens: bring European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) if applicable
  • Tip: No health insurance = no permanent residence permit!
  • GKV registration: possible within 90 days of entry
Step 42–5 Min

Get tax ID

The tax ID (11 digits) comes automatically by mail after registration.

⚠️Without tax ID your employer applies the highest tax class.
2-4 weeks after registration💰 0 €
💡 Weitere Tipps
  • Comes automatically – you don't need to apply
  • Often takes 2-4 weeks
  • Employer can start without it
  • If lost: request online from Federal Central Tax Office
Step 55–10 Min

Take integration course

The integration course helps with German and explains how Germany works.

⚠️Important for your integration and later for citizenship!
Recommended within first year💰 0 € - 2,29 €/Stunde

📄 Required Documents

💡 Weitere Tipps
  • 600 hours German + 100 hours orientation course
  • BAMF often covers the costs
  • DTZ exam at end = language proof for citizenship
  • VHS Nürnberg offers courses
Step 6If you need a residence permit5–10 Min

Visit immigration office

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Frist: Before visa expires · Book appointment early – waiting times are long! eAT takes 4-6 weeks.

The Nürnberg immigration office handles visas, residence permits and extensions.

📄 Required Documents

🏛️ Lokale Behördeninfo
Immigration office Nürnberg: Ruppertstr. 19, 80337 Nürnberg | Tel. 089 233-96010
Email: abh@nuernberg.de | eAT pickup: 38883@abh.nuernberg.de
💡 Weitere Tipps
  • Appointments ONLY online: termine.nuernberg.de
  • Bring all documents as original AND copy
  • eAT processing: 4-6 weeks (Federal Printing Office)
Step 72–5 Min

💳 Credit card & liability insurance

Two things important in Germany: a credit card (or prepaid card) for online shopping, travel and international payments. And liability insurance – it pays if you accidentally damage something or hurt someone.

⚠️Without liability insurance you are personally liable for every damage – even if it is not your fault. From €2-5/month.
💡 Weitere Tipps
  • 💳 Prepaid credit card: no Schufa needed, ideal for newcomers (e.g. DKB, Revolut)
  • 🌍 Revolut or Wise: free, ideal for international transfers
  • 🛡️ Liability: from €2-5/month – one of the most important insurances in Germany
  • 📱 Everything online: account + credit card + liability in 10 minutes
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Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have time?
14 Tage nach Einzug
What does it cost?
0 €, 0 € (Basiskonto), Ca. 15% vom Bruttolohn, 0 €, 0 € - 2,29 €/Stunde, 60-100 € je nach Titel
What happens if I miss the deadline?
Ohne Anmeldung geht in Deutschland fast nichts! Es kann ein Bußgeld geben.