Bavaria · Newcomer guide
Settling in Würzburg
Würzburg is a compact Bavarian university city on the Main; it runs on Bavaria's state portals, and its large student population keeps offices used to newcomers. Work through the steps below — each guide lists the exact documents to bring.
Typical monthly cost in Würzburg: ~€1.680 (rent + essentials). See the full city guide →
When you arrive
Register your address (Anmeldung) in Würzburg
Anmeldung
Read the guide→Get your tax ID & tax class in Würzburg
Steuer-ID / Finanzamt
Read the guide→Open a bank account in Würzburg
Girokonto
Read the guide→Sign up for health insurance in Würzburg
Krankenversicherung
Read the guide→Apply for a residence permit in Würzburg
Aufenthaltstitel
Read the guide→Find a place to live in Würzburg
Wohnungssuche
Read the guide→Get a SIM or phone contract in Würzburg
Handyvertrag
Read the guide→Extend your residence permit in Würzburg
Aufenthaltstitel verlängern
Read the guide→As you settle in
Exchange your driving licence in Würzburg
Führerschein umschreiben
Read the guide→Claim child benefit (Kindergeld) in Würzburg
Kindergeld
Read the guide→Get a public transport ticket in Würzburg
Deutschlandticket
Read the guide→Register as a freelancer in Würzburg
Freiberufler anmelden
Read the guide→File an income-tax return in Würzburg
Einkommensteuererklärung
Read the guide→Register a car (Kfz-Zulassung) in Würzburg
Kfz-Zulassung
Read the guide→Apply for parental allowance (Elterngeld) in Würzburg
Elterngeld
Read the guide→Apply for housing benefit (Wohngeld) in Würzburg
Wohngeld
Read the guide→Find a daycare place (Kita) in Würzburg
Kita-Platz
Read the guide→Enrol your child in school in Würzburg
Schulanmeldung
Read the guide→Apply for German citizenship in Würzburg
Einbürgerung
Read the guide→Apply for permanent residence (Niederlassungserlaubnis) in Würzburg
Niederlassungserlaubnis
Read the guide→Get a German driving licence (driving school) in Würzburg
Führerschein / Fahrschule
Read the guide→Meet Amtly
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