Hesse · Newcomer guide
Settling in Wiesbaden
Wiesbaden is the capital of Hesse, near Frankfurt and Mainz; it uses the same Hessen state portals as Frankfurt but is generally less crowded. Work through the steps below — each guide lists the exact documents to bring.
When you arrive
Register your address (Anmeldung) in Wiesbaden
Anmeldung
Read the guide→Get your tax ID & tax class in Wiesbaden
Steuer-ID / Finanzamt
Read the guide→Open a bank account in Wiesbaden
Girokonto
Read the guide→Sign up for health insurance in Wiesbaden
Krankenversicherung
Read the guide→Apply for a residence permit in Wiesbaden
Aufenthaltstitel
Read the guide→Find a place to live in Wiesbaden
Wohnungssuche
Read the guide→Get a SIM or phone contract in Wiesbaden
Handyvertrag
Read the guide→As you settle in
Exchange your driving licence in Wiesbaden
Führerschein umschreiben
Read the guide→Claim child benefit (Kindergeld) in Wiesbaden
Kindergeld
Read the guide→Get a public transport ticket in Wiesbaden
Deutschlandticket
Read the guide→Register as a freelancer in Wiesbaden
Freiberufler anmelden
Read the guide→File an income-tax return in Wiesbaden
Einkommensteuererklärung
Read the guide→Register a car (Kfz-Zulassung) in Wiesbaden
Kfz-Zulassung
Read the guide→Apply for parental allowance (Elterngeld) in Wiesbaden
Elterngeld
Read the guide→Apply for housing benefit (Wohngeld) in Wiesbaden
Wohngeld
Read the guide→Meet Amtly
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