Useful links

(General) information about Darmstadt (and Wixhausen)

Darmstadt

Registration in Darmstadt "How to register correctly"

Where to register in Wixhausen

Foreigner's registration Office Darmstadt - Online Services - including application forms for initial and extending residence permits

Foreigner's registration Office in Darmstadt - containing flyer with general information and for students from outside the European Union

Calendar of events in Darmstadt

Umweltzone Darmstadt (in German)

Banking

To open a personal bank account in Germany, you should provide:

  1. A valid passport with a current German residence permit
  2. Proof of registration at city hall
  3. Proof of income/employment (for example pay slips)
  4. Tax-Number (you will get it by mail -Deutsche Post- approximately 1 week after your registration at city hall)

General information about living in Germany

HowtoGermany.com ( everything you need to know about living and working in Germany as a foreigner)

Just landed (Just Landed helps you manage everyday life. Our Germany Guide covers topics like visas, housing, jobs and finance)

Information from the federal government (living in Germany)

Studying in Germany (combination of articles related to living in Germany such as working and internships, accommodation and renting, cost of living, German culture, and more)

Driver's license

Euraxess network for Researchers in motion

Research-in-germany (Describes the German research landscape and provides you with contacts to institutions and networks)