Our Anmeldung Service for Munich
The registration process in Munich can be very challenging and stressful. That is why we gave our online registration form a simple structure and adapted it to the needs of our customers. Our online and multilingual service has been designed to make the filling in of forms and applying for the ‘Anmeldung’ as easy as possible.
Enter the information in your preferred language and receive the filled in form in German. Then hand it in to the appropriate Bürgerbüro (KVR), equipped with the necessary information for yourself and the public official.
Whether you want to live in Munich or any other town in Germany — we provide an efficient online service for FREE. With our expert knowledge you avoid the stress of moving and streamline the relocation process.
Our Health Insurance Service Explained
Public or Private Health Insurance Plans for Employees, Freelancers, Students & Visa Holders.
In brief:
- If you are employed and earn less than 64,350€ a year, you have no choice but choose Public Health Insurance - Sign up with TK for free now! [Add-on: Dental Insurance].
- If you are employed and earn more than 64,350€ a year, we recommend you to choose Private Health Insurance. Get a free quote from an independent insurance broker today!
- If you are unemployed, self-employed or currently looking for a job and you've just moved to Germany from a non-EU country, then you should sign up for Expat Health Insurance (limited to 5 years). Once you have a steady income, you can easily cancel and switch to Public or Private Health Insurance. Get expat health insurance now!
- If you are already a freelancer working in Germany with a steady income (more than 5,400€ a year), take out Private Health Insurance. This is often the only solution you have. Get a free quote from an independent insurance broker today!
- If you need health insurance to get a visa or residence permit then we recommend that you take out Expat Health Insurance. You can cancel anytime. Once you find a job in Germany, you can easily cancel and switch to public health insurance. Get expat health insurance now!
- If you are a university student under the age of 30, be sure to take out Public Health Insurance. TK has an incredibly affordable offer made just for students so be sure to take advantage of it! Sign up here. [Add-on: Dental Insurance].
- If you are in any other situation (job seeker, au pair, holiday workers, language student, guest researcher, tourist, etc.), we recommend that you take out Expat Health Insurance. This will not only make sure that you are covered in case of an accident, but it will also fulfil the legal requirement for living in Germany. You can switch easily to Public or Private Health Insurance at a later stage. Get expat health insurance now!
- Extra:
- Get Private Liability Insurance: It protects you against personal & property damage (third-party liability).
- Take out Home Contents Insurance: All your belongings (home contents) are insured in your main residence.
- Sign up for a Dog Liability Insurance: It covers you against physical or material damages your dog might cause to others.
How the Anmeldung is affected by COVID-19?
WHAT IS THE ANMELDUNG
At the Bürgerbüro, you will receive a proof of registration called Meldebescheinigung, which is needed for many official matters, such as setting up a bank account or obtaining a health insurance.
WHO NEEDS TO REGISTER
Everyone wanting to work in Germany;
Students wanting to attend college or university in Germany;
Everyone changing address within Germany;
Everyone wanting to open a bank account, apply for a residence permit, get a health insurance, obtain a tax ID, subscribe to internet, etc.
WHO NEEDS TO REGISTER
Everyone wanting to work in Germany;
Students wanting to attend college or university in Germany;
Everyone changing address within Germany;
Everyone wanting to open a bank account, apply for a residence permit, get a health insurance, obtain a tax ID, subscribe to internet, etc.
WHEN TO REGISTER
In Munich, the Anmeldung needs to be done within 14 days of relocating to your new German address. Booking an appointment is enough to meet the deadline! Many people will tell you that you need to register within 14 days of moving to Germany, but this is absolutely not true!
Do I need an appointment?
It’s becoming very difficult to register without having an appointment, unless you live in a small town. You can book an appointment here.
WHERE TO REGISTER
The registration is achieved by submitting an Anmeldung form to your local citizens office called Bürgerbüro. This is required for any change of address. At the Bürgerbüro, you will receive a proof of registration called Meldebescheinigung, which is needed for many official matters, such as setting up a bank account or obtaining a health insurance.
You can search for your local citizens office by inserting your postcode here.
WHERE TO REGISTER
The registration is achieved by submitting an Anmeldung form to your local citizens office called Bürgerbüro. This is required for any change of address. At the Bürgerbüro, you will receive a proof of registration called Meldebescheinigung, which is needed for many official matters, such as setting up a bank account or obtaining a health insurance.
You can search for your local citizens office by inserting your postcode here.
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING WITH YOU
- The completed and signed Anmeldung form;
- A valid ID or passport (incl. visa, if applicable);
- The the so-called ‘Landlord Letter’ (in German: Wohnungsgeberbestätigung), which needs to be signed either by the landlord or by the sublessor;
- (If applicable) Your marriage certificate and/ or your child’s birth certificate if your spouse/ partner/ children live in Germany (certified translation in German);
- (If applicable) A Power of Attorney (POA) completed & signed by you if you send someone else to register on your behalf. Download a copy here.
HOW WE CAN HELP
Sign up on our website and fill in your Anmeldung form in your preferred language for free.
Once your order has been placed, you’ll receive by email your completed Anmeldung form in German, a copy of the landlord letter, a Registration Info Pack and an introductory letter for the Bürgerbüro in case you cannot speak German.
HOW WE CAN HELP
Sign up on our website and fill in your Anmeldung form in your preferred language for free.
Once your order has been placed, you’ll receive by email your completed Anmeldung form in German, a copy of the landlord letter, a Registration Info Pack and an introductory letter for the Bürgerbüro in case you cannot speak German.
Fill In Your Anmeldung Form
REGISTER IN MUNICH IN 6 EASY STEPS
1. Sign up for free
Sign up for free on our website and start using our service.
2. Fill in our Anmeldung form
Select ‘München’ and fill in the Anmeldung Form in your preferred language. It takes 5-10 minutes.
3. Proceed to checkout
Complete your order for FREE.
Once your transaction is complete, you’ll received 2 emails.
4. Prepare your documentation
Print & sign the completed Anmeldung form we’ve sent you by email.
We’ve also sent you another email including a ‘landlord letter’ template which needs to be filled in & signed by your landlord/ sublessor.
5. Visit your Bürgerbüro
Book an appointment and visit the Bürgerbüro or Kreisverwaltungsreferat (often abbreviated KVR) to get registered in Munich.
The registration is city-based, so you can choose your preferred citizens office within Munich.
6. You are finally registered!
You’ll also get your tax ID sent to your German address within 2-3 weeks.
Create your free account now!
FIRST STEPS WHEN MOVING TO MUNICH
1. Find accommodation
If you are moving to Munich you will need to organise temporary accommodation while you look for permanent housing. Search here.
For long-term solutions, this flat listing site for Germany can help you.
2. Register in Munich
3. Apply for health insurance
4. Get your tax ID
Within 2-3 weeks after having done the so-called Anmeldung, you should receive, at your registered German address, a letter containing your tax ID (Steuer-ID) . Hand it over to your employer, possibly before getting your first payslip.