Bavaria · Newcomer guide
Settling in Augsburg
Augsburg runs on Bavaria's state portals like Munich, but housing and appointments are noticeably less competitive. Work through the steps below — each guide lists the exact documents to bring.
When you arrive
Register your address (Anmeldung) in Augsburg
Anmeldung
Read the guide→Get your tax ID & tax class in Augsburg
Steuer-ID / Finanzamt
Read the guide→Open a bank account in Augsburg
Girokonto
Read the guide→Sign up for health insurance in Augsburg
Krankenversicherung
Read the guide→Apply for a residence permit in Augsburg
Aufenthaltstitel
Read the guide→Find a place to live in Augsburg
Wohnungssuche
Read the guide→Get a SIM or phone contract in Augsburg
Handyvertrag
Read the guide→As you settle in
Exchange your driving licence in Augsburg
Führerschein umschreiben
Read the guide→Claim child benefit (Kindergeld) in Augsburg
Kindergeld
Read the guide→Get a public transport ticket in Augsburg
Deutschlandticket
Read the guide→Register as a freelancer in Augsburg
Freiberufler anmelden
Read the guide→File an income-tax return in Augsburg
Einkommensteuererklärung
Read the guide→Register a car (Kfz-Zulassung) in Augsburg
Kfz-Zulassung
Read the guide→Apply for parental allowance (Elterngeld) in Augsburg
Elterngeld
Read the guide→Apply for housing benefit (Wohngeld) in Augsburg
Wohngeld
Read the guide→Meet Amtly
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