The Anmeldung in Germany - [Everything you need to know]
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- čas přidán 13. 06. 2024
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In this video, we talk about the famous Anmeldung, a.k.a. how to register in Germany.
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Anmeldung form in English:
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⏰ Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:25 - What is the Anmeldung?
00:48 - Why is the Anmeldung so important?
02:14 - How much time do I have to register in Germany?
05:04 - How to make the appointment for the Anmeldung
08:13 - Documents to bring to your Anmeldung appointment
12:55 - What happens in the Anmeldung appointment?
17:59 - What happens after the Anmeldung?
19:08 - What do I need to do if I move within Germany?
19:46 - What do I need to do when I leave Germany?
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I am moving to Germany next month and I just want to say you have been making my life 100 times easier ever since the moment I found your channel. Your videos are organized, detailed, and always on point. You are quite funny too, so thank you and keep doing what you are doing. Hopefully this channel will continue to grow🥰
Thank you so much for your words. Super happy to hear and all the best for your upcoming move! 😊
Congratulations on your move.. how did you find it?
I am moving to Germany next month and I’m super nervous and confused.
Thanks guys!!!
I came back to comment on this video:)
I got the appointment 2 weeks from today offline in Berlin while online appointments were only available 2 months from now!
I have binge watched most of the videos!
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The content you both provide is the in depth knowledge I think every international should know when moving to Germany. I have learned more in 3 videos than I have on almost any other channel. Thank you both so much! Much love from Tennessee.
Aww thank you so much for your very kind feedback, Dominique! 🥰
I was able to get an Anmeldung in Berlin. Thanks a ton to Simple Germany for all the great information.
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I love it how they give you a goodie bag/box when you register in a new city! With some informational booklets and discounts even. So sweet, such a nice welcome!
Anmeldung form in English is so useful. Thanks a lot. I am totally ready for my Termin on Monday morning at 9:45 😃
Thank you so much for these videos, im moving to Germany next week and your videos are so helpful ❤
These girls are legends. I landed in Germany on Sunday and wanted to get started with the registration. The form generation is very useful. Thank you :)
Thank you so much for the useful information you always provide. Looking forward to the SCHUFA video.
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Thank you so much for all the work you are putting into your channel, I am new to Germany and you have really helped take some stress off my shoulders!
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Thanks a lot for this video, I'm moving to Germany in November as a student, this one video really help me to understand the process ❤️
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Your content is getting better and better with each video. You deserve more subscribers. Thank you from an expat from Pakistan 🇵🇰 and keep up the great work!
This channel is so facts based and really helpful. Best information based channel about Germany.👍🏻💯
Just passing by to say thanks. Besides the way you present your 'show', it's very organized and terribly well explained.
You make the though decision of moving into something more light and fun.
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This is the most information I watched about Anmeldung.
Thank you guys, so much helpful! Subscribed and following...
Depending on the Airbnb host, they are willing to give Wohnungsgeberbestätigung with the format used by the local city. My host was kind enough to give one as PDF, then I did the corrections afterwards.
Edit: You need to have your Airbnb booking as a long stay (e.g. 1 month, 6 weeks) so that the host has justification to give you a Wohnungsgeberbestätigung. Short stays will be perceived as "not Anmeldung-worthy" since you are not concerned with the succeeding documents that requires long-stay address.
If I had know this channel before arriving in Germany and not two weeks after 😂
Thanks for the content :))!
Better late then never 😉
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The famous Wohnungsgeberbescheinigung, there it is...:-D Thank you for the video, this is going to be really helpful again!
The first time I hear about this. OK, I haven't moved in ten years, but wtf...
You should have more reaching, because what you do for us is amazing 🤩🤩🤩
AirBnb owners (some) give you the landlord confirmation (Wohungsgeberbestätigung) if you stay more than 3 months of time. And also if the landlord is super friendly, he/she will even give it to you for whatever the time of your stay.
I love online appointments: never waited longer than 5 minutes since they've become a thing.
Thanks for the Information
Keep up the good work you guys are 👏 amazing
thank you for all the video the web site also it helps me alot thanks alot again
In Munich your Bürgeramt called "Kreisverwaltungsreferat" and an appointment is required.
Your videos are super helpful, thank you for free resources.
Jen, Ivonne, you are da MVPs
Bürgeramt @Neu-Isenburg is very comfortable and quick - usually no appointment needed...
Thanks 👍
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Very good thanks ☘🇮🇪
I LOVE the Google Chrome translation function..iam looking at motorhomes on Mobile.de and it makes it so so much more enjoyable thanks again ☘🇮🇪
thank you
I did it! but now i am more informated about it.
20:01 when she said it's very simple actually in that sense for German language, your reaction is killing me 🤣
There are very few people who makes relocation to Germany less painfull than it is: Those two ladies should be received by the government entities and recognized for the work they do to explain the A and B that are not really straitforward ....along with my banker who was very helpful !
Ladies....we need to have a CZcams post targeting the government about potential automations ,here are few example:
1- tax number to be accessible online
2-remove the bloody shufa ..this only exist in Germany
3- anmeldung online
4-all handled through emails
5- Bank account can be opened without anmeldung
....
Thanks a lot ladies...you are gold 😘😘😘😘
It is a long road ahead for a more digitalized government. But baby steps are being taken, so there is hope with patience 😅
I'd like to clarify something about AirBnBs and the Certificate of Residence. If you are a foreigner and you just moved to Germany, the landlord HAS to provide the certificate, as per § 19 al. 2 BMG. AirBnB, Wünderflats and any other services might say what they like, but that's the law. Of course, it's better to find a place where you initially agreed on getting the certificate, but in case that doesn't happen, you should notify it (§ 54 Abs. 3 BMG) and you can even apply legal action. I strongly recommend using a service like Advocado to talk to a lawyer about any issues that might occur about this, as at the very end it's what the law says what you can rely on. In cases like Berlin, it's even very common to pay WAY MORE than the maximum rent, that can also be solved legally.
Hey, thanks for the video. Is it possible to register my whole family if I go by myself only?
By the way , your videos are very helpful. One video idea suggestion would be a kita problem in Germany 😟
All the best
If you are married, families only need one appointment. But you do need all original documents like passports, birth and marriage certificate. 😊
Hi y’all, this is just perfect. In terms of the documents, is it important to translate marriage registration if it is in English? Also, do I need to bring the birth certificate as well?
Yes, you need to bring the original and a certified translation of your marriage certificate and if you have children their translated birth certificate (and the original). For the translations, you can use our partner lingoking: www.simplegermany.com/lingoking/
Please make a video on steps to get resident permit
I was hoping that it would be possible to do Ummeldung online because as I move to my new apartment, I will already be working full time and honestly I want to avoid getting day-offs during the Probezeit for the sake of things like this. I guess the only choice is to get a 8:00 appointment and then go to the workplace as soon as possible.
Prepaid cards online or from supermarkets you need a POSTIDENT per Video Ident Chat or in the Deutsche Post Office (after you get a code from the Provider) with your Passport and all Papers
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Hi, enjoying your videos. One item to add: N26 has recently kicked out all US citizens from their platform, so not available (even if living in EU).
N26 closed their services in the US in January 2022. However, if you are a US citizen residing in Germany, you can open an N26 bank account in Germany. I contacted N26 customer support and they have confirmed that in Germany someone with a US passport may open an account. The list of accepted documents in Germany at the moment can be found here: docs.n26.com/cs/Support%20Center/id-docs/de/iddocs-de-en.pdf
Hope this helps!
Thanks so much, girls, this info is very useful for me right now!
Hey, thanks for the helpful video! I moved to Germany about five years ago and upon arriving I stayed in an Airbnb for a month. The renter was kind enough to give me the form for the registration, maybe because I was staying for a long period. I was able to register at the Bürgeramt with the print of my Airbnb reservation and his signed form. It might not always work, but if the renter is nice and you ask for help, they will help you out :)
There are of course always the exceptions 😊 Glad it worked out well for you!
can you use the hotel's address if they say you can send letters there, or should the hotel specify that anmeldung would be possible?
Thank you for the super helpful videos. One quick question : is it possible to do anmeldung using Wunderflats sort rentals
They have a filter you can select, so only flats get shown that allow you to do the Anmeldung.
Thank you for the wonderful content.. I am planning to come to Germany in June. Since I have to go through a quarantine process do you know whether the two weeks for the Anmeldung start counting after the quarantine or not?
😊 well we can’t give you a 100% answer, but we would think that you should do your registration after your quarantine ended. Good luck for your move!
@@simplegermany Thank you so much for your reply.. :D
Hello! Thank you for all the wonderful information! I was on vacation in my home country while I was 6 months pregnant and due to doctors strict advice I had to stay back. My temporary residence permit expires 1 month after I deliver. The company my husband worked for informed us we need to de register myself in Nuremberg for me to re-apply for my visa to come back. however since I’m not in Germany, my husband does not have my passport or my residence permit to take to the appointment. Will this be an issue or will a copy be sufficient?
Thank you!
Thank you so much for all these details , if I have to leave Germany for a few months should I do Abmahnung or not ?
That depends on the reason and form you are leaving. Are you leaving because your employer send you, then you do not have to do the Abmeldung. Are you leaving, while you don't hold a job or flat in Germany, then you should do the Abmeldung.
I just needed rent contract to open bank account and electricity before taking appointment of Anmeldung .
Hi! I'm not currently living in Germany, but planning to move there in the future. I'm a european union citizen. I'm thinking I'm gonna get a Zwischenmiete's room by wggesucht for say 3 months in Lepzig. My first question is, would landlord give me "Wohnungsgeberbestätigung" if it's only for 3 months (and it's Zwischenmiete)? 2nd question, do you usually sign a Vermitungsvertrag if you move in for Zwischenmiete? If I don't have a german bank account by then, how would I pay my landlord (would paypal transfer do?)
Also thank you for your usefull content Jen and Yvonne! It helps me a lot, especially to get my head around german bureaucracy! :D
My anxiety about bureaucracy in Germany is multiplied by 2 after seing this video....
Thanks a lot for providing a such detailed explanation,it helps to navigate the pain of burocracy ....a quick question:do children need to be present at the Büroamt for the registration? Many thanks in advance..
Glad it is helpful! Just take bureaucracy one step at a time 😉 No children don’t need to be present, just have their original documents including birth certificates and translations with you. Here we point out all the steps and documents again: www.simplegermany.com/anmeldung-germany/#Step_2_Gather_the_documents_for_the_Anmeldung_in_Germany
@@simplegermany Many thanks !!! Sending you lot of love !😍
Hallo Jen und Yvonne!
Thanks for all the videos that you made and what you will do.
My wife, has eu passport from italy, and me need to do anmeldung. It is necessarily that she do the anmeldung before than me or can we do it together? Because we want to do the familiar reunification.
Congrats for your new office!
Hey Tomas, as we write in our guide: www.simplegermany.com/anmeldung-germany/#Step_2_Gather_the_documents_for_the_Anmeldung_in_Germany --> If you are moving with your family of up to four, it is enough if one person does the Anmeldung. You need to bring the family member’s original passports and original birth certificates, as well as their official translated version. Hope this helps 😊
Hii Yvonne and Jen 😊👋..This is a bit off the subject but can you please explain the humourous Rat Tail example you used here in this video? 😅 I'm sure it's a German expression and I'm a bit curious to know such small details 😊 I hope , in the future you can make a small video about the usual German proverbs or German expressions you use there or have heard ppl using there... After all knowing such small things will help you learn and understand German culture more as well 😊 Since I'm a regular viewer of your videos I have noticed how Yvonne often says such small things in some videos, which is enjoyable too 😊
We actually have a video where we depict some German idioms 😊 We are sure you will enjoy it: czcams.com/video/yM8R85w-2mw/video.html
As for the rat tail it refers to a series of unintended and often negative consequences.
@@simplegermany So I guess the part about being a Regular viewer kind of backfired huh 😁 Didn't see that coming but thanks anyways 👍 Long Live Guatemala ❤️
Firstly, great videos, no nonsense and straight to the point.
My question : you mentioned that if you are married only one of you (not the whole family) needs to go to the registration office do the anmeldung. If your wife is a full time mom/housewife and you want to submit tax claims using category III and V to reduce tax, the wife will need a tax ID. Will this be issued for her even if she doesn’t go to the registration office? Also, is the TAX ID number and Social Security number issued after completing anmeldung (is it the offspring of the process) ? Many thanks !
Hey Brian 😊 So if only one of you goes to the registration, you need to carry all original documents (passports etc) from your entire family with you and register all members of your family, so all of your family members should receive their tax ID via postal mail a few weeks later. As far as we know, when you have tax class III and V, you have to file a tax declaration together. The Social Security Number does not get issued automatically through the Anmeldung, but rather through your health insurance or employer, depending on how you are insured. You can find more details in our three guides on the topics: www.simplegermany.com/tax-number-germany/ - www.simplegermany.com/tax-class-germany/ - www.simplegermany.com/social-security-number-germany/. Hope these help you out further 😊
@@simplegermany thank you! Yes, now that you mention it I think I was issued the social security number when I received a confirmation of health insurance from TK… it was on their letter of acceptance. I will move to G in August and start work shortly after so all your advice is much appreciated. Thanks again.
(I have a question about drivers license so will find your video on that topic and ask there :) )
Your videos are very useful.
Can you also add video on how to geet car driving lecence for non EU. you may also cover all other types of licenses
We have a video on how to get a German driving license here: czcams.com/video/RE2bncTVro0/video.html
Hi Both, thanks for the wonderful information. I have a question, does job seekers visa need to do Anmeldung?
Since the visa is for more than 90 days, yes you should consider doing the Anmeldung :)
Thanks for the great video!
I'm moving to a new apartment in Berlin within 3 months But I already got the landlord's certificate for doing Anmbeldung.
Can I do the Anmbeldung now Or should I wait till I move in?
Wait till you move in
Hi guys, do you have also a form for abmeldung in English? ;)
Hello 👋🏻 great video. I have a question if I go to Germany as an Aupair for a year, can I do the Anmeldung?
Yes, actually I think you MUST do the Anmeldung ☺️. -J
Would be a good way to answer the religious question, if we have to be very careful?
Hello! thanks for your channel! I have a question. If you already have bank account, tax number, etc. But I need to move to other city for some months and I can´t find an apartment with almendung. Is it possible?
What if I don't want to have a TV service. Do I need to pay the tax? Or is this mandatory? Thanks. Very helpful video
Like we say, every household in Germany has to pay it regardless whether you use the service or not. You can also find more info in our written guide: www.simplegermany.com/radio-tax-germany/
Hi thank you for very informative video. Can I immediately open bank account and buy SIM Card right after finishing Anmeldung ?
As I dont know German, do you think I can go by myself?
Yes, you can. You can read our guide to find out which is the best bank account for you: www.simplegermany.com/best-german-bank-english-speakers/. We also have a guide for the best prepaid SIM card: www.simplegermany.com/best-prepaid-sim-card-germany/
What documents are needed when one changes apartments in Germany?
A new form from the new landlord? Or something else from the previous landlord as well?
For the re-registration just a new form from the new landlord. If you leave Germany for good, a form from the current landlord. We also have a video on how to move within Germany, as there are a few more things to do: czcams.com/video/p8I9jx4mKNc/video.html
I can't remember where and I have been looking back through your videos, unless I hallucinated and saw it on another channel, but isn't there a website for furnished flats that allows you to filter or shows whether you can register the flat with the Anmeldung? The Wohnungsgeberbestaetigung, right?
Yea, the majority of websites that offer temporary furnishes flats have that filter. You can check the list of websites on our guide: www.simplegermany.com/renting-in-germany/
can you do anmeldung in any city? i am a doctor moving to germany for the first time with a national visa
Tschüss, bis nächsten Montag.
Smoothly~~
Hey guys! I have another question: If you have to do your anmeldung 2 weeks after arriving in Germany, can you use the hotel's address if they say you can send letters there, or should the hotel specify that anmeldung would be possible?
You would need the Wohnungsgeberbestätigung from the hotel, which is quite rare that they give you one. If they do in your case, fantastic. Otherwise, we recommend looking for short-term rentals that allow the Anmeldung with the flat.
Hi, thank you for the wonderful video. 🙂I am moving to Germany next month for the first time. There is a section in the Anmeldung form for Munich where they have asked for "Previous Residence". Do I leave it blank or fill it with my address in my home country?
Sounds like they ask for your previous residence wherever that may be. So we would put the address where you currently live. All the best for your move 😊
@@simplegermany Thank you for the advise. 🙂
I’m a US citizen and moving to Germany. In addition to getting my marriage certificate translated, is it also required to get an Apostille for it for the Anmeldung?
Hello! I love your videos and I’m from Honduras, I’m moving to Nürnberg in July! I have a question, Hondurans have an advantage that we can enter Germany without a visa for 90 days, that would be my plan and apply for a Sprachvisum afterwards, my question is, can i do the ANMELDUNG without a visa? Or is a must to have the Visa for the anmeldung?
You can do the Anmeldung without a visa, as long as you intend to stay longer than 90 days 😊 Just bear in mind to apply for your visa/residence permit in time, as you only have 90 days to stay without one. All the best for your move 😊
@@simplegermany Thank you so much! Your videos have helped me a lot!! 😊
Hi! I'm moving to Berlin in January and will subrent a room in an appartment. The woman I'm renting from (the main tenent) and I have signed a subrental contract agreement that specifies my stay, detailes about the appartment, rent etc. My question is, will this suffice as Wohnungsgeberbestätigung? Even though it's not signed directly by the landlord? He is informed of the sublet however. Grateful for reply!
You need the specific form for the Wohnungsgeberbescheinigung, it can't just be a generally written up agreement. We hope your move will go smoothly 😊
Hello I work in a German company in Prague and the HR registered my German TAX ID and I got it by post (No idea why they did it). Next month I am moving to Frankfurt to work for same company and I will need to perform the Anmeldung. Will I get a new TAX ID? do I need to show the officer my existing TAX ID?
Hallo dear jen and Yvonne...,my question is,I have job offer in Germany,I had my work experience in my country about job. But I haven't good educational qualifications in Sri Lanka. And I haven't German language skills level b 1 but I have some common knowledge in german language. I want to know the embassy will give me to visa without language course and education qualification?thank you 🙏❤️ have a good morning and happy day,charli.
If I want to "anmelden" at my cousin's place, what kind of document do I need?
I hope you ca help me with that.
Just a question, if youre going home just for vacation i believe you wouldnt be doing any abmeldung right since its just a vacation?
Yes, correct! You would only do the Abmeldung if you leave Germany for good.
Which category we choose for family citi registration.। Please it's urgent
Thanks for the video. Regarding tax bracket during registration. What if I'm married and my family will just follow in the next month (or within a month). Can I put on the civil status Married? Or I am still Single since they are not there yet during my first registration? Follow-up question is, if I need to put Single initially, once they arrive, do I need to re-register? Any tips? Thank you. Again, very helpful video. :)
You should put married, as you are married regardless of where your family is. You should have your marriage certificate with you (also the translated version), we speak about it here: www.simplegermany.com/anmeldung-germany/#Step_2_Gather_the_documents_for_the_Anmeldung_in_Germany
However, most likely, you will be listed in tax class 1 first and will need to ask to change the tax class, once your family is in Germany as well. We speak about it hear: www.simplegermany.com/tax-class-germany/
@@simplegermany Thank you very much for the answer. Sorry just a newbie on your channel (last night) and hasn’t explored around yet. I’ll visit your page too, just saw it today too. :)
I had my appointment today in Berlin, and they did not even look at my marriage certificate. All they did was scan the Wohnungsgeberbestätigung and the Anmeldung form. 🤷♂
I had filled in the details about my wife, but she has not arrived in the country yet. So they mentioned that she will have to register in person when she comes. But they did note down her details in the system.
Regarding the Anmeldung Form, can I just get it in their office although I schedule online since I dont have printer yet.
That highly depends on the mood of your case worker. If you only fill it there, it could be interpreted as you wasting their time. You can print it at any copy & print shop in your neighborhood or at your office, if you are working already.
As far as banking I see there is a bank of America branch in Dusseldorf. I get money from my military service that will continue after I relocate there. Would that work for me to make the transfer easier?
We would assume that the transfer would remain in USD. But then you would still need a German bank account or a service like Wise to convert the USD. Why don’t you speak to Bank of America and ask them what there services in Germany are?