Berlin Expats Onboarding Map
Just moved to Berlin? This page brings together the key things you’ll need to sort out in the first weeks of living here.
From registration and tax ID to banking, insurance, and basic setup, these are the essentials that come up for almost every expat.
Each section links to a simple guide so you can understand what to do and where to start.
ANMELDUNG
Register your address in Berlin. This is the first mandatory step after moving. | ID-NUMBER
Your German tax ID. Needed for work, salary, and bureaucracy. |
BANK ACCOUNT
Open a German bank account to receive salary and manage payments locally. | HEALTH INSURANCE
Mandatory health insurance in Germany. Choose between public or private providers. |
INTERNET & MOBILE
Set up your internet and mobile connection after arriving in Berlin. | PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Learn how BVG transport works, tickets, zones, and monthly passes. |
INTEGRATION COURSE
Official government integration course for language and culture. | LEARNING GERMAN
Language schools and resources to improve your German quickly. |
