ReloGuide — Your Complete Guide to Moving to Germany & the EU

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Ensure passport is valid for 6+ months

Apply for the correct visa or residence permit

Get Apostille on important documents (birth cert, degree, etc.)

Get certified German translations of key documents

Collect medical records and vaccination history

Obtain EU Pet Passport (if moving with pets)

Notify your home bank of your move

Arrange storage or shipping of belongings

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Complete Anmeldung (address registration) at Bürgeramt

Sign rental contract and pay deposit

Get Wohnungsgeberbestätigung from landlord

Open a German bank account (N26, Sparkasse, or Commerzbank)

Get a German SIM card / phone contract

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Start building SCHUFA credit history

Enroll children in school (contact Schulamt)

Confirm work permit is valid and correct

Apply for Anerkennung (credential recognition) if needed

Understand German driving license requirements

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Set correct Steuerklasse (tax class) with employer

Enroll in German language course (Integrationskurs)

Join local expat groups and community

Note emergency numbers: 110 (police), 112 (fire/ambulance)

Track residence permit expiry and renewal dates

Understand German tax return process (Steuererklärung)

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