Make sure you book your transport from the airport you land at to your final destination in advance. Some of the most common mobile apps for booking transport are the DB Navigator and the
Explore Germany with the 49 Euros Deutschland Ticket
Travel across Germany with the 49 Euros Deutschland Ticket! Perfect for internationals, it offers unlimited access to buses, trams, and regional trains. Purchase it via the DB app while still in your home country, and use it for your commute to university upon arrival.
Get your free German SIM card
Within 2 weeks after arrival in Germany
Complete the city registration
Within 2 weeks after arrival in Germany
Open your bank account
Set up your blocked account pay-outs
Within 2 weeks after arrival in Germany
Register for the Rundfunkbeitrag
Within 2 weeks after arrival in Germany
Activate your health insurance
Get your liability insurance
Within 3 months after arrival in
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Arriving and settling in