Welcome in the Nuremberg Metropolitan Region

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.

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 to integration and language courses

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 to insurance & healthcare cover