Bavaria · Newcomer guide
Settling in Munich
Munich is the capital of Bavaria. Finding a flat is usually the hardest part of arriving, and you need an address before you can register, so start there. Work through the steps below — each guide lists the exact documents to bring.
Example monthly budget in Munich: €2,079 for one employed adult in 50 m². Uses Q2 2026 asking cold rents plus planning allowances. Replace the assumptions with your own costs. Kiel Institut für Weltwirtschaft auf Basis der VALUE Marktdatenbank. See the full city guide →
When you arrive
Register your address (Anmeldung) in Munich
Anmeldung
Read the guide→Get your tax ID & tax class in Munich
Steuer-ID / Finanzamt
Read the guide→Open a bank account in Munich
Girokonto
Read the guide→Sign up for health insurance in Munich
Krankenversicherung
Read the guide→Apply for a residence permit in Munich
Aufenthaltstitel
Read the guide→Find a place to live in Munich
Wohnungssuche
Read the guide→Get a SIM or phone contract in Munich
Handyvertrag
Read the guide→Extend your residence permit in Munich
Aufenthaltstitel verlängern
Read the guide→As you settle in
Exchange your driving licence in Munich
Führerschein umschreiben
Read the guide→Claim child benefit (Kindergeld) in Munich
Kindergeld
Read the guide→Get a public transport ticket in Munich
Deutschlandticket
Read the guide→Register as a freelancer in Munich
Freiberufler anmelden
Read the guide→File an income-tax return in Munich
Einkommensteuererklärung
Read the guide→Register a car (Kfz-Zulassung) in Munich
Kfz-Zulassung
Read the guide→Apply for parental allowance (Elterngeld) in Munich
Elterngeld
Read the guide→Apply for housing benefit (Wohngeld) in Munich
Wohngeld
Read the guide→Find a daycare place (Kita) in Munich
Kita-Platz
Read the guide→Enrol your child in school in Munich
Schulanmeldung
Read the guide→Apply for German citizenship in Munich
Einbürgerung
Read the guide→Apply for permanent residence (Niederlassungserlaubnis) in Munich
Niederlassungserlaubnis
Read the guide→Get a German driving licence (driving school) in Munich
Führerschein / Fahrschule
Read the guide→TiG Desk · free iPhone app
The letters that come with your move to Munich, 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