10 Things TO DO after Arriving in Germany 🛬🇩🇪

We highlight the 10 most important things you should do after arriving in Germany.

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⏰ Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:21 - Anmeldung
01:22 - Get proper health insurance
02:42 - Get a German bank account
03:22 - Get the necessary insurances
04:49 - Get internet & a mobile SIM
08:33 - Determine your local transportation
10:07 - Take integration/German language course
11:52 - Get a job/clients
12:54 - Get your residence permit
13:41 - Introduce yourself to your neighbors

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[tsuzuku]

Wow, I've been watching your videos for about a week now (even though I don't currently have a plan to live in Germany) and I just needed to say that your videos are excellent, well-thought out and clear. I could definitely see myself making a to-do list from your videos in the future if I was to live in Germany. I hope your channel keeps growing! a y los videos son de super alta calidad, son bien interesantes para ver

[ayeshaiftikhar]

Hi, I love your content. Thank you for making really helpful videos.
I wanted to request you to make a video for E Blue card holders what to do if they lose their job.

[india]

I don't know if people appreciate you enough but this kind sweet small videos make our collective human lives better. Gratitude to you two. 🎉

[Generalnubis]

So, I don't know if this is something specific to Ostfildern or not, but I wasn't able to do *die Anmeldung* before having my temporary residence permit. I have no idea why, but I got turned away at my Anmeldung appointment despite being able to accurately describe and understand what I needed in German with the personnel.

[markadonisramos]

Love your channel! Very Informative more powers to you Jen and Yvonne <3

[Diyaaeddin]

You kind of forgot to add that one should get vaccinated. Without vaccination, the restrictions are so annoying and hinder one's ability to dine indoors among other things.

[ChicagoTurtle]

Wait. Is that true? Travel insurance needed as a tourist? I’ve visited Germany a few times and I didn’t have that.

[reza]

I have a question please🥸
For opening a german bank account i need a resident permit (not just visa) and for my insurance i need a bank to pay ! What should i do ?( i just arrived few weeks ago)

[uwurukundorosine]

Hi girls, do you have any data about asylum seeker over there?!

[SunnyLich]

I am commenting here because I'm so excited. I'm moving to Germany in a month or so, so I'm rewatching all of your videos! Doing my homework for a smooth transition thanks to you~!

[theaubergineroom]

Girls thanks so much for all these tips, this video is incredibly helpful and I can see my newbie-anxiety already calming down.
I moved in Germany last Monday and I'm trying to stick with all of that, I hope to get every points done properly in a reasonable time but I'm a bit concerned about the SCHUFA. Do you think they will take in consideration my credit score from the Country I was lived in previously? I'm currently living in a temporary accommodation, I'm eager to find my own place but it seems so difficult especially with a dog

[suzannes]

Another great video - and really timely for me! I think the only exceptions to the Ameldung registration requirement for expats residing in Germany would be: those staying/living an extended time in Germany under the rules of the Geneva Conventions (this category doesn't even need a passport, or visa, to enter Germany); those traveling on an official government (non-tourist) passport (applicable to persons only from certain countries); or, those with a diplomatic passport from any country which Germany has an acknowledged diplomatic relationship. (You would know which countries these are because those countries have an embassy somewhere in Germany. In the US, for example, we have no North Korean emabassy, because we currently have no diplomatic relationship with them. Also, from 1961 until 2015 we had no diplomatic relationship with Cuba, but do now.)

[jhdix]

Well, it's not actually illegal to use your phone as a Wifi hotspot, it's more that this is usually excluded/limited in the terms of the usual plans offered by provider (voice + data). Most providers also offer data-only plans (originally meant for use in tablet or netbooks), which are less restricted and/or less expensive. As these are meant for data, you can usally use these sim-cards as secondary SIM in a dual-SIM phone or in an old phone to provide Wifi coverage (of course provided you get a decent bandwith where you live)

[akhileshsooraj]

Congrats on your continued success 🎉
Please add C24 Bank also in banky. It gives both Giro and Mastercard along with virtual visa card for free. I (Indian) got it after providing the residence permit

[martianfacts]

Hi Jen & Yvonne, Thank you for all your useful contents you made, Thanks to you I feel a lot more prepared before I come to Germany, I'm in the process of getting a Bluecard visa and hopefully be there in next month, You gave me a crystal clear roadmap to follow 😊

[AsterFoz]

You don't mention renting a bike. Which is a cheaper option than buying one. You pay 20 euro per month and have always a bike in good condition. Bike mechanics are very expensive in Germany so if you can't do every repair by yourself, than you will pay. And the rented bike has a "pfand" - you pay 60 euro at the beginning and this is your insurance. When your bike gets stolen you get another one in 24 hours and loose only these 60 euro. You lost your bike key? They will deliver you a new one tomorrow. There are electric bikes available to rent too (ofcourse are more expensive about 60-100 euro depending on how much you use it). I think over a half of Liferando/ Gorillas etc. bike couriers in Berlin use rented bikes. From one hand they get a new one immidiaetly when it gets broken (and they need it tomorrow to go to work) and from the other hand they are mostly immigrants so they don't have a problem to get rid of the bike when they go back to the home country.

[berilceyhan]

Guys, I just wanted to say that THANK YOU SO MUCH! I'm going to Berlin for my master's degree and I can't explain how your videos helped me!!! This will be my first time abroad, so I am beyond nervous, but your videos saved my life!!! I appreciate you guys soo much!

[brunotcs]

Moving to Bremen on Feb 2023 and you two have been of great help! Thank you! ☺️

[fannychristozova]

Thank you, Jen and Yvonne, so much for this nice and neat compilation of REALLY important first-do things! Indeed, I am familiar with most of those topics you drew out, I've been watching your detailed videos, and boy (I mean girl), do I have fun and learn a lot in effective way! What you said about the ridiculously slow internet service providers kind of touched my mind. Why not make the next tech and welfare revolution in Germany??! Just when you think you'd settle in a place that just has made and has seen anything and everything... there you are - need for more client-friendly and accomodation-friendly net/tech services! I do pay attention to caution tips, and I feel that with you guys around, I have no more excuses and no more reasons to delay or fear things! Cheers! 🍻

[naomiyana]

Hello, I see other YouTuber said no more tax class 3&5
I don’t understand, can you detail more