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Arrival Local guide Your first 30 days in Berlin: a step-by-step planA prioritised plan for your first month in Berlin, from housing and address registration to tax ID, bank account, health insurance, residence permit, phone and transport ticket, and why the order matters. Spread over about four weeks; most single steps take one appointment or one online application Arrival Local guide Your first 30 days in Hamburg: a step-by-step planA prioritised plan for your first month in Hamburg, from a first address and the Anmeldung to health insurance, bank account, tax ID, residence permit, hvv ticket, broadcasting fee, waste and childcare, with the Hamburg-specific offices, fees and waiting times for 2026. Spread over about four weeks; most single steps take one appointment or one online application Arrival Local guide Your first 30 days in Munich: a step-by-step planA prioritised plan for your first month in Munich, from a first address where you can register and the Bürgerbüro appointment to tax ID, bank account, health insurance, the residence permit at the SZE, phone and MVV ticket, and why the order matters. Spread over about four weeks; most single steps take one appointment or one online application Arrival Usually a few weeks of preparation for EU citizens; often several months for people who need a national visa