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  1. How to get a Bürgeramt appointment in Berlin How to get a Bürgeramt appointment July 12, 2023

    This is how you get an appointment at the citizens' office in Berlin. This is required for the Anmeldung and many other services.

  2. How to get an Ausländerbehörde appointment September 19, 2023

    How to find a appointment for a residence permit at the immigration office (Landesamt für Einwanderung), and what to do if there are no appointments.

  3. How to find your German tax ID, tax number or VAT number Your tax ID, tax number and VAT number August 7, 2023

    A brief guide to obtaining or finding your tax identification number in Germany

  4. How to find your Sozialversicherungsnummer Your Sozialversicherungsnummer July 27, 2023

    This is how you find you German social insurance number or social security number. It's also called Versicherungsnummer, Rentenversicherungsnummer or RNVR.

  5. How to get a Meldebescheinigung or Anmeldebestätigung How to get a Meldebescheinigung September 16, 2023

    This is how you get a Meldebescheinigung - a copy of your Anmeldebestätigung - in Berlin.

  6. Where to get passport photos in Berlin Where to get passport photos August 7, 2023

    Getting biometric pictures taken for passports, visas and drivers' licences is quite simple in Berlin. Here's how it's done.

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