0 €, 0 € (Basiskonto), Ca. 15% vom Bruttolohn (Arbeitnehmer), 0 €, 10-50 €/Monat, 0 € - 2,29 €/Stunde, 60-100 € je nach Titel

What happens if I miss the deadline?

Es kann ein Bußgeld geben und viele Verträge sowie Behördengänge werden ohne Anmeldung schwieriger.

New to Germany in Stuttgart – Fristen & Checkliste

Step 1

Register your address

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Frist: 14 days after moving in · You may face a fine and many contracts and official processes become more difficult without registration.

First things first: You must register at the citizens' office within 14 days. Almost nothing in Germany works without registration!

📄 Required Documents

Passport with visa(Required)

Valid visa for Germany

Landlord confirmation(Required)

Signed by landlord

Rental contract(Optional)

Bring just in case

💡 Tips

22 citizens' offices in Stuttgart – choose one with short waiting time
Bürgerbüro Mitte: Eberhardstraße 39, 70173 Stuttgart
With appointment: Mon-Fri various times depending on office
Without appointment: waiting times up to 2 hours possible!
Online registration possible at www.wohnsitzanmeldung.de
Get landlord confirmation from landlord BEFORE appointment
Order multiple registration certificates (for bank, employer, etc.)

Appointment at Stuttgart citizens' office↗

Step 2

Open a bank account

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Frist: As early as possible · Without IBAN your employer can't pay you and rent payments become complicated.

You need a German bank account for salary, rent and all contracts. Online banks are often easier for newcomers.

📄 Required Documents

Passport(Required)

Valid

Registration certificate(Required)

From citizens' office

Residence permit(Required)

Current permit

💡 Tips

N26 or Vivid: completely online, also in English
Sparkasse/Volksbank: in person, but with more services
BW-Bank (Landesbank BW): regional bank for Stuttgart
Basic account: Right for everyone, even without fixed address
IBAN needed for salary and contracts

Open bank account↗

Step 3

Get health insurance

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Frist: Before starting work · Health insurance is mandatory. Without it you have to pay doctor visits yourself.

Health insurance is mandatory in Germany! If you are employed, it runs automatically through your employer.

📄 Required Documents

Registration certificate(Required)

From citizens' office

Employment contract(Optional)

If already available

💡 Tips

Employees: employer pays half
Public (TK, AOK, etc.) or private – check what fits
AOK Baden-Württemberg: regional health insurance
Without work: approx. €200/month voluntarily
European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) temporary for EU citizens

Compare health insurances↗

Step 4

Get tax ID

The tax ID (11 digits) comes automatically by mail after registration. Your employer needs it for your salary.

⚠️Without tax ID your employer applies the highest tax class first – you get less net salary.

⏰ 2-4 weeks after registration💰 0 €

💡 Tips

Comes automatically – you don't need to apply
Often takes 2-4 weeks
Employer can start without it (submitted later)
If lost: request online from Federal Central Tax Office

Request tax ID online↗

Step 5

Get mobile phone contract

With a German number and bank account, you can get a mobile phone contract. Prepaid is fine for the start.

⚠️A German number is practical for 2-factor authentication with bank and authorities.

⏰ After bank account💰 10-50 €/Monat

📄 Required Documents

ID card or passport(Required)

For identification

Registration certificate(Required)

From citizens' office

Bank details (IBAN)(Required)

For direct debit

💡 Tips

Prepaid: no credit check, immediately usable
Aldi Talk, Lidl Connect: cheap and uncomplicated
Contracts: often 24 months minimum term
German number important for verification (bank, etc.)

Compare mobile plans↗

Step 6

Take integration course

The integration course helps with German and explains how Germany works. Often free or very cheap!

⚠️Integration course is important for your integration and helps with learning German. Good for later citizenship!

⏰ Recommended within first year💰 0 € - 2,29 €/Stunde

📄 Required Documents

Residence permit(Required)

Current permit

Registration certificate(Required)

From citizens' office

💡 Tips

600 hours German + 100 hours orientation course
BAMF often covers the costs
DTZ exam at end = language proof for citizenship
VHS Stuttgart offers many courses

Find integration course in Stuttgart↗

Step 7If you need a residence permit

Visit immigration office

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Frist: Before visa expires · Visits ONLY with appointment confirmation! Service point for simple matters like eAT pickup or transfers.

The Stuttgart immigration office handles visas, residence permits and extensions. Appointments only with invitation or online!

📄 Required Documents

Passport(Required)

Valid

Appointment confirmation(Required)

By email after application

Registration certificate(Required)

From citizens' office

Biometric photo(Required)

35x45mm, recent

Employment contract or enrollment certificate(Required)

Depending on purpose of stay

💡 Tips

Immigration office Stuttgart: Eberhardstraße 39, 70173 Stuttgart
Tel. 0711 216 358 90 | Email: auslaenderrecht@stuttgart.de
Service point for eAT pickup: book online appointment
Emergency appointments only register online (only if visa expires in 7 days)
Responsibility by first letter of last name
Use digital application portal for residence permits

Immigration office Stuttgart↗

New to Germany in Stuttgart

Register your address

📄 Required Documents

Open a bank account

📄 Required Documents

Get health insurance

📄 Required Documents

Get tax ID

Get mobile phone contract

📄 Required Documents

Take integration course

📄 Required Documents

Visit immigration office

📄 Required Documents

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