Bureaucracy Support
We're by your side for all official procedures in Germany — from Anmeldung to residence permit, bank account to insurance, we handle the bureaucracy for you.
Focus on your studies — we handle the bureaucracy
One of the biggest challenges when you start living in Germany is bureaucracy: Anmeldung, residence permit, bank account, health insurance and many other procedures. StudiStep is by your side through all of them.
Language barriers, complicated forms and long appointment queues can be a major source of stress. Our team has worked with German bureaucracy for years and knows every procedure. From day one we manage which documents you need and which office to visit.
Our bureaucracy support services
Six core support areas for all official procedures in Germany — we handle each one on your behalf.
Anmeldung (Address Registration)
Within the first 14 days of your arrival you must register your address at the Bürgeramt. We provide full support with appointments, forms, obtaining the required documents and accompanying you.
We handle itResidence Permit (Aufenthaltstitel)
For your student residence permit we book an appointment at the Ausländerbehörde and prepare all documents. We provide full support with filling out forms, biometric photos and accompanying you.
We handle itOpening a Bank Account
A bank account is essential for living in Germany. We help you choose the right bank, book an appointment and provide interpreting support and accompaniment when opening the account — including setting up online banking.
We handle itHealth Insurance Registration
We manage the communication with the insurer to activate your student health insurance in Germany and complete all necessary registrations. We inform you about receiving and using your insurance card.
We handle itTax Number (Steuernummer)
We file the necessary application so you receive your tax number from the tax office. We track all matters related to your Steuer-ID and forward them to you. This is very important if you plan to work part-time.
We handle itOther Official Procedures
We guide you with getting a phone line, internet contract, public transport card, library registration and all other procedures. We provide all the practical information to make your life in Germany easier.
We handle itKey documents you'll need
The documents needed for bureaucratic procedures — we help you obtain and prepare them.
Passport and Visa
Current passport and student visa — required for all procedures.
Landlord Confirmation
Address confirmation from the landlord (Wohnungsgeberbestätigung) — required for the Anmeldung.
Enrollment Certificate
University enrollment certificate (Immatrikulationsbescheinigung) — required for the residence permit.
Leave the bureaucracy to us and enjoy your life
Choose your program — we handle all official procedures in Germany from day one.