Saxony-Anhalt · Newcomer guide
Settling in Magdeburg
Magdeburg, on the Elbe, is the capital of Saxony-Anhalt, so the state authorities and the city's own offices are in one place. Work through the steps below — each guide lists the exact documents to bring.
When you arrive
Register your address (Anmeldung) in Magdeburg
Anmeldung
Read the guide→Get your tax ID & tax class in Magdeburg
Steuer-ID / Finanzamt
Read the guide→Open a bank account in Magdeburg
Girokonto
Read the guide→Sign up for health insurance in Magdeburg
Krankenversicherung
Read the guide→Apply for a residence permit in Magdeburg
Aufenthaltstitel
Read the guide→Find a place to live in Magdeburg
Wohnungssuche
Read the guide→Get a SIM or phone contract in Magdeburg
Handyvertrag
Read the guide→Extend your residence permit in Magdeburg
Aufenthaltstitel verlängern
Read the guide→As you settle in
Exchange your driving licence in Magdeburg
Führerschein umschreiben
Read the guide→Claim child benefit (Kindergeld) in Magdeburg
Kindergeld
Read the guide→Get a public transport ticket in Magdeburg
Deutschlandticket
Read the guide→Register as a freelancer in Magdeburg
Freiberufler anmelden
Read the guide→File an income-tax return in Magdeburg
Einkommensteuererklärung
Read the guide→Register a car (Kfz-Zulassung) in Magdeburg
Kfz-Zulassung
Read the guide→Apply for parental allowance (Elterngeld) in Magdeburg
Elterngeld
Read the guide→Apply for housing benefit (Wohngeld) in Magdeburg
Wohngeld
Read the guide→Find a daycare place (Kita) in Magdeburg
Kita-Platz
Read the guide→Enrol your child in school in Magdeburg
Schulanmeldung
Read the guide→Apply for German citizenship in Magdeburg
Einbürgerung
Read the guide→Apply for permanent residence (Niederlassungserlaubnis) in Magdeburg
Niederlassungserlaubnis
Read the guide→Get a German driving licence (driving school) in Magdeburg
Führerschein / Fahrschule
Read the guide→TiG Desk · free iPhone app
The letters that come with your move to Magdeburg, read for you
Scan an official letter, keep the document on your phone and set deadline reminders. Scanning and on-device recognition work without an account. Full AI explanations need a free account and send the text to our server with your consent.
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- 📷Scan letters and review the sender, dates and requested actions
- 🗂️Every document in one place, kept on your phone
- ⏰Set reminders for deadlines and appointments
- 🇩🇪Keep German terms alongside the explanation for comparison