PrivateIndividuals
Information on registration, insurance, daily life and integration – the key steps for your start as a private individual.
These steps to complete in the first weeks
Register your residence
Register with the municipality within 14 days of moving in – with passport and landlord confirmation.
Open a bank account
A current account for salary and payments. Many banks offer free accounts.
Take out health insurance
Health insurance is mandatory in Germany – statutory or private.
Receive your tax ID
The tax ID arrives automatically by post and is needed by your employer.
Insurance For employees & private individuals
Information on registration, insurance, daily life and integration – the key steps for your start as a private individual.
Insurance you should consider
- 01Health insurance (mandatory)✦
- 02Personal liability✦
- 03Household contents✦
- 04Occupational disability✦
- 05Retirement provision✦
Tips for daily life
Learn the language
German skills are important for integration and career. Use language courses and tandem programmes.
Build a network
Make contacts through clubs, meetups and professional networks.
Organise documents
Keep important documents in order: passport, registration, insurance, employment contract.
Do you need support?
I'll gladly help you with insurance and all questions about your start in Germany.
