What do I have to do?

When you move into a room or apartment, you must inform the relevant authority. You must do this within the first two weeks. This also applies to students who move within the city or municipality.

All students moving within Germany can also register online. Here you will find all the information you need.

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).

All students who come to Karlsruhe or another city or the surrounding area from abroad must go to a citizens' office in person.If you do not live in Karlsruhe or the surrounding area please check the Internet to see how you can register at your new place of residence.You only have to register within two weeks when youmove in permanently and not just as a temporary tenant for a short time.

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

• If you are moving to Karlsruhe, you can receive a welcome package via the city's first residence campaign.
• 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!