Registration forms, filled in
Anmeldung, Ummeldung, Abmeldung and landlord confirmation: filled samples and every field in English.
Start here
The practical side of your first weeks.
Ulm vs Neu-Ulm
Offices, holidays, rent and family rules on both sides of the Danube.
Which document unlocks what
A map of German paperwork: what you need before you can register, get your tax ID, permit and bank account.
First 90 days checklist
The usual first steps after moving, with dates and the local office for each.
Heilbronn
Moving to Heilbronn
Registration and the foreigners’ office are both in the town hall on the Marktplatz. The official rent index average is €9.33/m² cold rent.
Calculators
Every result shows how it was worked out, with sources.
Student budget and blocked account
How much to pay into your blocked account (Sperrkonto), and whether the monthly payout covers your costs.
Rent affordability
Does a flat fit your income, and how does it compare with the official rent index?
EU Blue Card checker
Degree, salary threshold and contract: check the main Blue Card requirements.
Latest guides
Researched from official sources, with first-hand experience.
Registering your address (Anmeldung) in Ulm, Neu-Ulm and Heilbronn
Where to register in Ulm, Neu-Ulm and Heilbronn, which documents to bring, the 14-day deadline, and why most non-EU newcomers can't register online.
Biometric photos for your residence permit: the digital photo code
Foreigners' offices in Ulm, Neu-Ulm and Heilbronn only accept digital biometric photos. How the photo code works, where to get it and how to save money.
The foreigners' office (Ausländerbehörde) in Ulm, Neu-Ulm and Heilbronn
Which foreigners' office is responsible for you in Ulm, Neu-Ulm or Heilbronn, where it is, how appointments work and what to prepare.