Bavaria · Newcomer guide
Settling in Regensburg
Regensburg, in Bavaria, has an old town on the UNESCO World Heritage list and a large university; it uses the Bavarian state portals. Work through the steps below — each guide lists the exact documents to bring.
Example monthly budget in Regensburg: €1,611 for one employed adult in 50 m². Uses the GREIX nationwide reference; no city rent observation is available. 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 Regensburg
Anmeldung
Read the guide→Get your tax ID & tax class in Regensburg
Steuer-ID / Finanzamt
Read the guide→Open a bank account in Regensburg
Girokonto
Read the guide→Sign up for health insurance in Regensburg
Krankenversicherung
Read the guide→Apply for a residence permit in Regensburg
Aufenthaltstitel
Read the guide→Find a place to live in Regensburg
Wohnungssuche
Read the guide→Get a SIM or phone contract in Regensburg
Handyvertrag
Read the guide→Extend your residence permit in Regensburg
Aufenthaltstitel verlängern
Read the guide→As you settle in
Exchange your driving licence in Regensburg
Führerschein umschreiben
Read the guide→Claim child benefit (Kindergeld) in Regensburg
Kindergeld
Read the guide→Get a public transport ticket in Regensburg
Deutschlandticket
Read the guide→Register as a freelancer in Regensburg
Freiberufler anmelden
Read the guide→File an income-tax return in Regensburg
Einkommensteuererklärung
Read the guide→Register a car (Kfz-Zulassung) in Regensburg
Kfz-Zulassung
Read the guide→Apply for parental allowance (Elterngeld) in Regensburg
Elterngeld
Read the guide→Apply for housing benefit (Wohngeld) in Regensburg
Wohngeld
Read the guide→Find a daycare place (Kita) in Regensburg
Kita-Platz
Read the guide→Enrol your child in school in Regensburg
Schulanmeldung
Read the guide→Apply for German citizenship in Regensburg
Einbürgerung
Read the guide→Apply for permanent residence (Niederlassungserlaubnis) in Regensburg
Niederlassungserlaubnis
Read the guide→Get a German driving licence (driving school) in Regensburg
Führerschein / Fahrschule
Read the guide→TiG Desk · free iPhone app
The letters that come with your move to Regensburg, 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