Moving to Cologne (Köln)
Offices, booking links, fees and documents for the paperwork expats need in Cologne, Nordrhein-Westfalen. 5 of 5 city-specific processes fully verified on the city's official pages.
City file last checked 13 Nov 2026. Official portal: City of Cologne – all services (A–Z) (stadt-koeln.de) Official link, checked on 13 Nov 2026
| Process | Status | Fee | Book / apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registering your address Anmeldung einer Wohnung | Verified | free | booking |
| Residence permit (incl. EU Blue Card) Aufenthaltstitel (Aufenthaltserlaubnis, Blaue Karte EU) | Verified | €100.00 | booking |
| Your tax identification number Steuerliche Identifikationsnummer (IdNr) | Nationwide | see guide | online |
| Broadcasting fee (Rundfunkbeitrag) Rundfunkbeitrag | Nationwide | see guide | online |
| Child benefit (Kindergeld) Kindergeld | Nationwide | see guide | online |
| Parental allowance (Elterngeld) Elterngeld | Verified | free | online |
| Using or converting a foreign driving licence Umschreibung einer ausländischen Fahrerlaubnis | Verified | €43.90 | booking |
| Deregistering your address Abmeldung einer Wohnung | Verified | free | booking |
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Official sources
- Köln: official service portal · as of 13 Nov 2026
- Köln: www.stadt-koeln.de · as of 13 Nov 2026
- Köln: www.stadt-koeln.de · as of 13 Nov 2026
- Köln: www.stadt-koeln.de · as of 13 Nov 2026
- Köln: www.stadt-koeln.de · as of 13 Nov 2026
- Köln: www.stadt-koeln.de · as of 13 Nov 2026
- Köln: www.stadt-koeln.de · as of 13 Nov 2026
- Köln: www.stadt-koeln.de · as of 13 Nov 2026
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