You must register within 14 days of moving in. Failure to do so can result in a fine. You need your passport and a Wohnungsgeberbestätigung (landlord confirmation) from your landlord.

You need: (1) Passport or ID card, (2) Anmeldebescheinigung (registration certificate — you must register first), and sometimes (3) your apprenticeship contract. Online banks like N26 or DKB are more accessible for newcomers.

Apprentices are required by law to have statutory health insurance (GKV). Your training company usually registers you automatically. Costs are shared — you pay roughly 7–8% of your salary, and your company pays the rest. You then receive your health card (Gesundheitskarte).

The minimum apprenticeship salary in the first year is €649/month (2024). If you receive less: (1) Check your contract and pay slips, (2) Contact the nearest Gewerkschaft (union) for free advice, (3) Contact the Ausbildungsberatung of the relevant IHK or HWK for your trade.

Yes, this is 100% a scam. This is a well-known "investment scam" (also called "pig butchering scam") operating worldwide. Strangers build trust online and persuade you to invest in crypto or stocks via a fake platform. In the end, they disappear with all your money. Never invest money on the advice of strangers online.

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