First 90 Days Checklist

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Get a German SIM carddetails

Sort out public transport

Withdraw some cash

Confirm your address for Anmeldungdetails

Activate your health insurancedetails

Save the emergency numbers

Book your Anmeldung appointmentdetails

Prepare your Anmeldung documentsdetails

Complete Anmeldung & get your Meldebescheinigung

Open a German bank accountdetails

Register for the Rundfunkbeitrag (GEZ)details

Receive your Tax ID (Steuer-ID)

Check your tax class (Steuerklasse)details

Get your social-security number

Set up rent & bills by SEPAdetails

Book your residence-permit appointment

Gather your permit documents

Register with a GP (Hausarzt)details

Set up home internetdetails

Collect your residence permit

Get liability insurance (Haftpflicht)details

Start your driving-licence conversiondetails

Register young children for Kitadetails

Find your Indian community

Learn the Pfand & recycling system

Information is for guidance only and may not reflect the latest regulations. Always verify deadlines with your Bürgeramt, Ausländerbehörde and Krankenkasse directly.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for educational purposes only and may not reflect the latest rules, fees or requirements. Always check the latest information from the official sources (the relevant German authority, embassy or official website) before making any decisions.

Last updated: 19 July 2026