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Short answer: Register within 14 days at a Bürgerbüro, with an appointment. Then: submit the application and documents online or by post; in-person visits only with an appointment. Budget for rent of €850 a month.
| Register your address | Register within 14 days at a Bürgerbüro, with an appointment. City of Munich: residence registration |
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| Residence permit office | Servicestelle für Zuwanderung und Einbürgerung (KVR), Ruppertstraße 19, 80337 München; phone +49 89 233-96010 or 115 |
| Typical rent | €850 a month (average room in a shared flat, utilities included, winter semester 2026/27 (Moses Mendelssohn Institut / WG-Gesucht); Germany's most expensive student city) |
| Fixed monthly costs | ≈ €145 health insurance + your share of the €18.36 broadcasting fee + your university's semester fee (usually includes the Deutschlandticket) |
Step 1: register your address (Anmeldung) in Munich
- Deadline: within 14 days of moving in.
- Appointment: required; book through the city's online appointment system.
- Bring: passport and the landlord confirmation. If you can't get it, the city accepts a declaration explaining why.
- Cost: free.
- Online registration for a main residence runs through wohnsitzanmeldung.gov.de; it needs an ID card with an online function, which new non-EU arrivals usually don't have yet.
After registering you receive the registration certificate (Meldebescheinigung); your tax ID and a broadcasting fee letter follow by post.
Step 2: residence permit in Munich
Office: Servicestelle für Zuwanderung und Einbürgerung (KVR), Ruppertstraße 19, 80337 München; phone +49 89 233-96010 or 115.
- How: application form plus documents online or by post; appointments are required for visits.
- Documents: passport, biometric photo, admission or enrolment certificate, health insurance, proof of money (e.g. €11,904 blocked account, declaration of commitment or scholarship), and your visa.
- Fees: €100 for the first permit, €93 for an extension; free for holders of German public scholarships.
- Timing: processing can take a long time, so apply as early as you can.
Apply before your visa expires and keep proof that you did. Under § 81 (4) of the Residence Act, a timely application generally keeps your stay lawful until the office decides; ask for a provisional certificate (Fiktionsbescheinigung) if you need proof.
Step 3: monthly budget in Munich
The calculator starts with Munich's rent figure. Change every field to your own situation; food, phone and other costs are example values. See also costs in other cities and health insurance.
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Semester fee per month: … · Your share of the broadcasting fee: …
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Sources
- City of Munich: residence registration (checked 6 Oct 2026)
- City of Munich: residence permit for international students (checked 6 Oct 2026)
- Rent figures and their sources
General information, not legal advice. Rules and office procedures change; confirm with the office before you go.