Saxony · Newcomer guide
Settling in Leipzig
Leipzig is one of Germany's more affordable big cities, and appointments are usually easier to get than in Berlin or Munich. Work through the steps below — each guide lists the exact documents to bring.
Typical monthly cost in Leipzig: ~€1.550 (rent + essentials). See the full city guide →
When you arrive
Register your address (Anmeldung) in Leipzig
Anmeldung
Read the guide→Get your tax ID & tax class in Leipzig
Steuer-ID / Finanzamt
Read the guide→Open a bank account in Leipzig
Girokonto
Read the guide→Sign up for health insurance in Leipzig
Krankenversicherung
Read the guide→Apply for a residence permit in Leipzig
Aufenthaltstitel
Read the guide→Find a place to live in Leipzig
Wohnungssuche
Read the guide→Get a SIM or phone contract in Leipzig
Handyvertrag
Read the guide→Extend your residence permit in Leipzig
Aufenthaltstitel verlängern
Read the guide→As you settle in
Exchange your driving licence in Leipzig
Führerschein umschreiben
Read the guide→Claim child benefit (Kindergeld) in Leipzig
Kindergeld
Read the guide→Get a public transport ticket in Leipzig
Deutschlandticket
Read the guide→Register as a freelancer in Leipzig
Freiberufler anmelden
Read the guide→File an income-tax return in Leipzig
Einkommensteuererklärung
Read the guide→Register a car (Kfz-Zulassung) in Leipzig
Kfz-Zulassung
Read the guide→Apply for parental allowance (Elterngeld) in Leipzig
Elterngeld
Read the guide→Apply for housing benefit (Wohngeld) in Leipzig
Wohngeld
Read the guide→Find a daycare place (Kita) in Leipzig
Kita-Platz
Read the guide→Enrol your child in school in Leipzig
Schulanmeldung
Read the guide→Apply for German citizenship in Leipzig
Einbürgerung
Read the guide→Apply for permanent residence (Niederlassungserlaubnis) in Leipzig
Niederlassungserlaubnis
Read the guide→Get a German driving licence (driving school) in Leipzig
Führerschein / Fahrschule
Read the guide→Meet Amtly
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