Welcome in the Nuremberg Metropolitan Region
See it, feel it – and stay.
See it, feel it – and stay. With this philosophy, the Nuremberg Metropolitan Region welcomes you to the heart of Europe. Here, economic and innovative strength are combined with recreational value, the best career opportunities, and very good future prospects.
Quality of life in towns and cities, communities, and villages. Global players and successful companies in strong sectors, an international airport, and an unbeatable public transport network as well as individual mobility options.
On this page you will find useful links and tips to help you settle in the Nuremberg Metropolitan Region with ease – whether you’re coming from Germany, the EU, or another country. Are you looking for a job?
Many cities and municipalities operate their own welcome platforms to help you get started in the metropolitan region!
Visas & Registration
Settle in well
Anyone who moves to the Nuremberg Metropolitan Region must register their new home with the relevant city or municipality within two weeks of moving in.
Further information on this and details on how to apply for an “EU Blue Card” can be found here.
The immigration authorities in the respective towns, cities, and districts as well as central migrant advisory centers will also be happy to assist you.
Qualifications
Official recognition
You should ideally have the university degree or vocational training from your home country officially recognized in Germany. For some professions, recognition is voluntary, while for certain others, such as doctors or engineers, it is mandatory.
These two websites are good sources of information:
The Federal Ministry of Education’s website for recognizing foreign qualifications
Website providing guidance for classifying your qualifications
You can find further tips and practical links here …
Learning the german language
German integration and language courses
The Nuremberg Metropolitan Region is home to various international corporations and companies where English is largely spoken. To help you feel at home, however, learning the German language is an important factor. It is also advisable to take a language course if you wish to pursue a successful career.
Integration courses are usually free of charge and include 600 hours of language lessons and an orientation course that lasts 60 hours. After passing the examination, holders of the “EU Blue Card” will be issued with a permanent settlement permit after just 21 months.
You can find further information and practical links here …
Finding somewhere to live
Feel at home
According to a survey conducted by Finanzen100 (part of Focus), Nuremberg offers the best life for little money in Germany. And other towns such as Bamberg, Coburg, and Bayreuth alongside districts such as Neustadt an der Waldnaab, Amberg-Sulzbach, and Hof in the metropolitan region are equally attractive with their generous living space, affordable rents, and fair real estate prices.
In our section providing tips and contacts for house huntingin the Nuremberg Metropolitan Region, we have put together all the essential information for you to download.
You can find further information and practical links here …
Insurance & healthcare cover
Fully covered
In Germany, you are part of a social security system: You are registered for long-term care and unemployment insurance as well as a pension scheme through your employer. In addition, you need to take out health insurance. Your employer will pay half of the contributions.
You can also take out voluntary insurance policies – from household contents insurance for your belongings to personal accident cover.
You can find further information and practical links here …
Bavaria is a safe place to live
Bavaria is the safest state in Germany. The risk of being a victim of a home burglary, for example, is lowest in Bavaria compared to the rest of Germany. The two safest German cities – Fürth and Erlangen – are located right here in the Nuremberg Metropolitan Region. What’s more, according to police crime statistics, Fürth has been the safest city in Bavaria for 20 years now. That’s the way to live! In complete safety.
