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Official appointments in Germany

Finding, booking and preparing for appointments with German authorities.

2 pages · last verified 19 September 2026

Guides

  • Appointment Documents

    The documents most offices ask for, plus what depends on your specific permit type.

    First weeks

Resources

  • Authorities directory

    The eight bodies behind most newcomer tasks, what each handles, and where their official information lives.

    Arrival

From answer to workflow

These pages explain how the process works. Burokrat turns it into your ordered path, with a document checklist, progress, reminders and source-cited steps for your own situation. Burokrat does not provide legal advice or submit applications on your behalf.

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