Orientation and First Steps - Munich Newcomer - Relocation Service and Expat Support

Orientation and First Steps

You might need some extra support, information or counseling about the following subjects:

Finance and Insurances:

Information on Germany’s social security system, heath insurance, unemployment insurance and social aid, pension plans
Information on recommendable insurances (personal liability insurance, home insurance, car insurances,…)
How does payroll work
How to submit a tax report, which taxes are to be paid

Organizing your home and household:

Shopping facilities, including where to buy furniture and household goods
How to find qualified tradesmen
How to find a household help

Medicine:

Doctors that speak your language
Emergency numbers
Hospitals
Pediatric care
Payment of medical services
Pharmacies

City information and leisure time:

Public transport system
Shopping and nutrition
Churches and religious communities – maybe in your mother tongue
Sports
Cultural facilities and activities
Sightseeing and excursions
Meeting points, clubs and associations for expats or people that speak your language
Where to buy products from your home country
Language courses