After arrival in Berlin

Registration, tax ID, bank, health insurance, the immigration office.

1. Register your address (Anmeldung): within two weeks of moving in (§ 17 (1) BMG), at a Berlin Bürgeramt. Bring your passport and the landlord's confirmation (Wohnungsgeberbestätigung). Waiting times: see service.berlin.de.
2. Tax ID: sent after registration. Usual delay not verified. See Taxes.
3. Immigration office: apply within 90 days of entry (Entry). Bring your registration certificate. If you have no flat yet, ask the LEA what to do.
4. Health insurance: mandatory.
5. Bank account for salary and rent.
6. Employment contract and social security number: from your employer after you start.
7. Driving: Licence. Documents: Apostille.