Bavaria · Newcomer guide
Settling in Regensburg
Regensburg pairs a UNESCO old town with a strong tech and university scene; it uses Bavaria's state portals like Munich, but appointments and rents are far more relaxed. Work through the steps below — each guide lists the exact documents to bring.
Typical monthly cost in Regensburg: ~€1.750 (rent + essentials). 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→Meet Amtly
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