Registration

Cars and Driving

Health

Language

For information about learning German, contact the Goethe-Institut.

Telephones

Internet Connection

Mobile Phones 

The German Way has a good page about mobile phones in Germany; it's intended for Americans moving to Germany but provides a good overview of the options; rent a phone, buy a phone or buy a pre paid phone (often the easiest because you don't need to produce any paperwork).

Opening a Bank Account

The major high street banks are:

Deutsche Bank

Dresdner Bank

HypoVereinsbank

Commerzbank

To open a bank account you will need your passport, proof of employment and proof of an address.

Useful Addresses

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