The First Steps in Germany category covers the most important things you need to know and do when you first arrive in Germany. You have checked into your first hotel from the airport, but which websites can you use to find a rental property? How to register for residency (Anmeldung), which you must complete within 2 weeks of arriving in Germany, and much more, even before you move to Germany. This information will enable you to complete many of your legal obligations, such as residence registration, and will also provide you with tips on living in Germany. For example, you can save hundreds of euros when buying electricity or heating services or signing up for insurance in Germany with price comparison websites such as Check24.de.
