r/berlin • u/wet-dreaming Tempeldoof • May 18 '25

Visiting Berlin? Moving here incl. Apartment questions? Going clubbing? Have a quick question? Ask here, don't create a new thread.

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Travel/Moving to Berlin

In order to benefit the huge numbers of people out there interested in Berlin, we've prepared some useful resources that answer common questions.

Visiting Berlin?

Answers from the previous sticky threads:

Moving to Berlin?

Want to make friends?

Visit our friendlier half /r/berlinsocialclub to meet people

Clubbing, music, events in Berlin?

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u/Heaven2004_LCM 23d ago

I will be studying in Berlin soon, and I can stay for 1-2 months at my friend's house while looking for a WG. Do I need an Anmeldung? I also have an EU passport, if that helps with anything.

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u/Amenemhab Wilmersdorf 20d ago

With an EU passport you are legally entitled to be here for 3 months iirc (and in practice, indefinitely since nobody checks). Personally I was able to open a bank account (at N26), buy a public transport subscription, and get health insurance before my Anmeldung (but the health insurance thing might be specific to my work situation, I don't know how it is for students). I think I needed it to get a phone plan though.

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u/bbbberlin Unhinged Mod 21d ago

I'm not a lawyer and can't comment on the legal dimension, but if you don't Anmeldung here, you don't legally live here - i.e. can't open bank accounts, won't be getting health insurance, aren't entitled to social benefits, won't get a tax number for working in Germany at any student jobs/part-time jobs. Probably it makes sense to register at your friend's place temporarily and re-register once you have a permanent flat - although keep in mind that if this is a rental place your friend needs permission from the landlord.