Your first 90 days in Germany,
sorted.
Answer 8 questions about your move and get a personalised action plan — Anmeldung, health insurance, bank account, and everything in between — with due dates matched to your arrival.
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The challenge
German bureaucracy doesn't come with instructions
From registering your address to getting health insurance, there's a lot to do — in the right order, within tight deadlines, with documents you might not even know you need.
Strict deadlines
Anmeldung must happen within 14 days of moving in. Missing it has consequences.
Specific documents
Each appointment requires different paperwork. Showing up with the wrong one wastes weeks.
Unclear dependencies
Many tasks block others — you can't open a bank account without an Anmeldung confirmation.
How it works
Your personalised checklist in minutes
Tell us about your move
Answer 8 quick questions: purpose of move, city, arrival date, EU citizenship, and a few more.
Get your checklist
We filter tasks to your exact situation and set due dates relative to your arrival date.
Complete tasks on time
Work through your list with detailed guidance on what to bring, where to go, and when.
Features
Everything you need to navigate the paperwork
Personalised to your situation
Tasks are filtered by your purpose of move, citizenship, whether you have a car, kids, and more. No irrelevant items cluttering your list.
Arrival-date aware due dates
Every task gets a due date calculated from your arrival date. See what's urgent, what's coming up, and what can wait.
Step-by-step task guidance
Each task includes what to do next, documents to prepare, and where to go — so you're never guessing.
Add your own tasks
Need something specific to your situation? Add custom tasks directly to your checklist and track them alongside the rest.
Ready to get organised?
Join expats who used Starting in Germany to navigate their move without missing a single step.
Guides
Expert guides for your first months in Germany
Explore practical relocation guides for Anmeldung, health insurance, visa pathways, and housing setup.
Anmeldung in Germany: appointment and document checklist
Get clear on timing, landlord confirmation, and the documents that prevent a wasted appointment.
Best for
First address registration
Health insurance in Germany: public vs private setup
Choose the right route, prepare the supporting evidence, and get written proof quickly.
Best for
Employees, students, freelancers
Germany visa and residence permit overview
Understand the main pathways, required proof, and why timing decisions matter early.
Best for
Work, study, and family routes
Housing setup in Germany: contracts and move-in paperwork
Reduce contract risk, collect the right proof, and support registration from day one.
Best for
Move-in and registration prep
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