Noz03 wrote:Thanks so much for the reply, and the link is exactly what I was looking for
Actually the place I visited was the Ausländerbehörde, and the person told me I had to have something from a German embassy in the UK, although they don't know much about it.
Anyway, so for me to become a resident I just need to register my address at the Ausländerbehörde correct? I read a few things about having health insurance and being able to "independently provide for themselves", but what exactly does that even mean?
Then after my wife can apply in the same way? One other thing I wanted to ask, we married in Turkey so our marriage certificate is in Turkish. It doesn't say anywhere that it must be translated or must be from an EU country but will they accept our certificate as it is? I would definitely like to avoid official translating and notarizing as i know how expensive that can be.
Thanks again!
You have to register your residence with the local municipality, whether that is the Rathaus or the Meldeamt or something else depends on the town/city where you live. Registering is mandatory for everybody, even German nationals. (And un-registering when leaving the country permanently!)
Pay a few Euro to get an A4 Anmeldebescheinigung - this is your proof of address as you do not have a German ID card that shows your current residence and it is much more durable than the flimsy carbon copy you get for free when registering.
I'd get three Anmeldebescheinigungen - one for you only (as proof of address to carry with you), one for your wife only (to carry with her) and one with both your names on it for the residence card application.
You only have to show health insurance and finances after 90 days of arrival. And then they will indeed ask.
All documents that are not in German have to be translated into German by an official translator.