Saxony · Newcomer guide
Settling in Leipzig
Leipzig is one of Germany's more affordable big cities, and appointments are usually easier to get than in Berlin or Munich. Work through the steps below — each guide lists the exact documents to bring.
Typical monthly cost in Leipzig: ~€1.550 (rent + essentials). See the full city guide →
When you arrive
Register your address (Anmeldung) in Leipzig
Anmeldung
Read the guide→Get your tax ID & tax class in Leipzig
Steuer-ID / Finanzamt
Read the guide→Open a bank account in Leipzig
Girokonto
Read the guide→Sign up for health insurance in Leipzig
Krankenversicherung
Read the guide→Apply for a residence permit in Leipzig
Aufenthaltstitel
Read the guide→Find a place to live in Leipzig
Wohnungssuche
Read the guide→Get a SIM or phone contract in Leipzig
Handyvertrag
Read the guide→As you settle in
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