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Living in or moving to Germany? We take the pain out of registering with the police and getting a residence permit - including information on the new rules for EU citizens.For the most up-to-date information on this topic (March 2009) visit How to move to Germany legally: isas and citizenship
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Registering with the police is one of the first things you have to do following your arrival in Germany.
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How I love filling out those German forms! |
Registering with the police is often something that people from countries with somewhat dubious police records prefer not to get involved with. But the law says you must register if you intend to stay for more than three months.
You should do so within seven days of arrival in Germany, or at least once you have accommodation. All residents, Germans and non-Germans, must register when they move to a new address - failure could mean a fine of up to EUR 35.
You can normally track down your local Meldestelle via the internet: search for the name of the area you live in combined with the word 'Landeseinwohneramt'.
Depending on where you apply, you can face a long wait sitting in a less-than- cheerful office until you are called forth to present your papers. See Ask our German teacher: Going to... the Meldestelle for help with the language you'll need to complete the form.
If you're living in a crowded city area, planning ahead can help. Work out when you can go, and drop by the office before-hand to see what time it opens, or check their opening hours on the internet. It's best to get there early.
Upon completion, you will be presented with a polizeiliche Anmeldebestätigung. Considering the number of times the authorities seem (at least initially) to ask to see the Anmeldebestätigung, it's not a bad idea to carry it, or a photocopy of it, with you at all times.
Additionally, citizens of the European Union can now apply for their 'Freizügigkeitsbescheinigung' (freedom of movement permit) at the Meldestelle at the same time as they register their address. See 'Getting your Permit' below for more details.
Fairly obviously, you will need to bring a passport and a lease or rental agreement. A registration form ('Anmeldungsformular') is available free at the Meldestelle. In some parts of the country you can buy one for about EUR 1 in stationery shops.
Once you decide it is time to move on, you must go back to the Meldestelle to go through the job of being 'abgemeldet' (de- registered). You can be fined for not doing this properly if you ever try to register again. Some offices allow you to send your Abmeldung back through the post, so you don't have to endure another long stay in the Meldestelle waiting room.
However, if you are moving within Germany, then you only need to 'ummelden' (register a change of address) at your new address - you do not need to 'abmelden' your old address.
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The rules for residence permits depend on whether you are a citizen of the European Union/European Economic Area or not. For non-EU citizens, including Americans, Canadians and Australians, the system is rather complicated (see below).
For citizens of the European Union and European Economic Area (Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein) the system has changed. As a consequence of the new law of July 2004, they can get a so-called Freizügigkeitbescheinigung (free movement permit).
EU citizens no longer require a residence permit (Aufenthaltserlaubnis). In fact, residence permits can no longer be issued to EU citizens.
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Having just been through this process I wrote up a quick how-to guide at http://www.tapxe.com/2008/10/getting-the-anmeldebestatigung-registering-in-germany/ . I certainly agree with the author of this post that you should photocopy your anmeldebestätigung and carry it with you.
<a href="http://www.tapxe.com/2008/10/getting-the-anmeldebestatigung-registering-in-germany/">Anmeldebestätigung on Tapxe.com</a>
hello i have been reading this site and greatly appreciate the information but a month ago i left england to to go see an old friend and well we kinda hit it off and noe i find myself living in germany with her, i really want to stay there and want to get the correct paper work but i have noticed that i need a lease contract counter singed by the land lord how does this work does my name have to be on the contract or can i somehow regester my self at my new partners please any help is very much appreciated if any one can help userba1153@aol.com this is my email address
I and my wife registered in Dusseldorf office without any reference to a house contract. They just need the current address where we are staying (filled in the form). I am going for final residence permit this week 10 days earlier to my actual appointment. I need to know if I can do that without an appointment.
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I have been through so many sites. But none of it have told me the actual process of getting the residence permit. I am an American citizen and is married to a German citizen, I reside here. I have applied for the residence permit. My case worker only speaks German and asking my husband for info is liking watching paint dry. I can not get a straight answer to anything. Since I live in a small town I can not get any help in another town that is larger and has English speaking helpers. My problem is. I am told by my case worker that I need to take the A1 test. She is not a big help with anything and we seem to be the one who is constantly tracking her down. I have taken A1 Deutsche lernen for beginners. Then I have been told by others in situation that I do not need to take the A1 test. So can I please have some real information? Thanks....
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Having just been through this process I wrote up a quick how-to guide at http://www.tapxe.com/2008/10/getting-the-anmeldebestatigung-registering-in-germany/ . I certainly agree with the author of this post that you should photocopy your anmeldebestätigung and carry it with you.
<a href="http://www.tapxe.com/2008/10/getting-the-anmeldebestatigung-registering-in-germany/">Anmeldebestätigung on Tapxe.com</a>
hello i have been reading this site and greatly appreciate the information but a month ago i left england to to go see an old friend and well we kinda hit it off and noe i find myself living in germany with her, i really want to stay there and want to get the correct paper work but i have noticed that i need a lease contract counter singed by the land lord how does this work does my name have to be on the contract or can i somehow regester my self at my new partners please any help is very much appreciated if any one can help userba1153@aol.com this is my email address
I and my wife registered in Dusseldorf office without any reference to a house contract. They just need the current address where we are staying (filled in the form). I am going for final residence permit this week 10 days earlier to my actual appointment. I need to know if I can do that without an appointment.
Buy a house, Villa, flat, studio or apartments and get residence permit in Macedonia, Europe
Make business in Macedonia and get over 650milion potential European clients.
We can offer also Commercial properties for sale or rent for you business.
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Welcome to live in Macedonia, country with lowest living costs in Europe.
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We can offer all type of Villas, Town Houses, Studios and Apartments in Macedonia.
For more information's please contact us; E-mail; propertyinmacedonia@gmail.com , Tel; 0038970653965
Dear Sirs,
Where can you complain about an Illegal worker in Bielefeld?
Thank you
I have been through so many sites. But none of it have told me the actual process of getting the residence permit. I am an American citizen and is married to a German citizen, I reside here. I have applied for the residence permit. My case worker only speaks German and asking my husband for info is liking watching paint dry. I can not get a straight answer to anything. Since I live in a small town I can not get any help in another town that is larger and has English speaking helpers. My problem is. I am told by my case worker that I need to take the A1 test. She is not a big help with anything and we seem to be the one who is constantly tracking her down. I have taken A1 Deutsche lernen for beginners. Then I have been told by others in situation that I do not need to take the A1 test. So can I please have some real information? Thanks....
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