The documents to gather and organise in your first week in Berlin.
Action checklist
Complete these steps in order for the fastest, safest setup.
1Anmeldung confirmation (Meldebestätigung) — the most important document
2Steueridentifikationsnummer (tax ID) — arrives by post after Anmeldung
3Sozialversicherungsausweis (social security card) — employer will request
4Health insurance confirmation letter (Mitgliedsbescheinigung)
City context: Dubai
These steps are tailored for newcomers in Dubai. Costs, availability, and requirements may differ in other cities — switch the city selector above to switch context.