What do I have to do?

When you move into an accommodation, you must notify the competent authority. You must do this within the first 2 weeks. However, you are not required to register within two weeks until you move in permanently—not if you are just renting temporarily for a short period.

This also applies to students who move within the city or municipality. You can register online or in person.

All students who are moving within Germany can register in person or online. You can find all the relevant information here.

All students coming Karlsruhe or the surrounding area from abroad must go to a citizens’ office in person.

If you need to or would like to visit the Citizens' Office in person, you can find all the information on this page under “Procedure.” To do so, you must make an appointment with the relevant authority. You will need the following items to register: your passport, your electronic residence permit or visa, confirmation of residence (which must be completed by your landlord), and a registration form (which you must complete; English version only for information purposes). These forms can be also found on this page under “Forms and other offers.”

If you do not live in Karlsruhe or the surrounding area, please check the Internet to find out how to register at your new place of residence.

If you do not want to register online, you can find all the information on this page under "Procedure". You must make an appointment with the authority make an appointment. You will need the following items for registration: passport, electronic residence permit or your visa, landlord's confirmation of residence (to be completed by the person renting out the property), registration form(to be completed by you).

 

Where do I have to do this?

If you live in Karlsruhe: Citizens' offices in Karlsruhe

If you do not live in Karlsruhe or the surrounding area: look on the Internet to find out how you can register at your new place of residence.

 

Further Information
  • In many places, you can call 115 and get help from the authorities.
  • Please note that a broadcasting fee is charged in Germany for the use of radio, television and computers. You must pay this fee of €18.36 per month for each apartment, regardless of how many people live in it. Please pay attention to this and do not simply throw the letters away!