Mecklenburg-Vorpommern · Newcomer guide

Settling in Rostock

Rostock is the largest city in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and its university draws a big international intake; the state's own portals handle most online services, and rents are well below the western metros. Work through the steps below — each guide lists the exact documents to bring.

When you arrive

Register your address (Anmeldung) in Rostock

Anmeldung

Settling in Rostock

When you arrive

Register your address (Anmeldung) in Rostock

Get your tax ID & tax class in Rostock

Open a bank account in Rostock

Sign up for health insurance in Rostock

Apply for a residence permit in Rostock

Find a place to live in Rostock

Get a SIM or phone contract in Rostock

Extend your residence permit in Rostock

As you settle in

Exchange your driving licence in Rostock

Claim child benefit (Kindergeld) in Rostock

Get a public transport ticket in Rostock

Register as a freelancer in Rostock

File an income-tax return in Rostock

Register a car (Kfz-Zulassung) in Rostock

Apply for parental allowance (Elterngeld) in Rostock

Apply for housing benefit (Wohngeld) in Rostock

Find a daycare place (Kita) in Rostock

Enrol your child in school in Rostock

Apply for German citizenship in Rostock

Apply for permanent residence (Niederlassungserlaubnis) in Rostock

Get a German driving licence (driving school) in Rostock

Doing your move to Rostock online? Let TiG Pilot read the form with you