Step-by-Step Relocation Guide

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Phase 5: Settling In & Working

Get a German SIM and a proof-of-address utility or mobile contract.

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This phase

  1. Register for the broadcasting fee; it is charged per household, not per person.
  2. Get a German SIM and a proof-of-address utility or mobile contract.
  3. Look for a Werkstudent or HiWi role — see the job portals in the sidebar.
  4. Track your working days against the annual limit shown in the Working Rights card.
  5. Keep every certificate; the permit renewal asks for them again.