Visa Authorities

To ensure a smooth start in Mainfranken, you can find key information about visas, administrative procedures, and much more here.

Especially if you’re coming from a so-called third country, it’s important to inform yourself early about entry and residence regulations. The platform Make it in Germany provides an overview. There, you can take the practical Self-Check for the Opportunity Card to find out if you meet the requirements for entry to search for a job.

Additionally, it’s worth taking a look at the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF), which provides comprehensive information on entry and residence options.

The platform Germany4Ukraine offers important information if you’re coming from Ukraine.

After your arrival in Mainfranken, registering your residence is an important first step. In Germany, there is a registration requirement. This means you must register with the responsible registration authority within two weeks of moving in. For registration, you usually need your passport with visa or residence permit, as well as a confirmation from your landlord.
After successful registration, you will receive a registration certificate. You need this, for example, to open a bank account, sign an employment contract, apply for a tax number, or complete other important administrative procedures.

You can find local contacts directly through the citizens’ offices of your municipality or city.

The city of Würzburg has its own welcome portal. If you want to live in Würzburg, it’s worth looking at Newcomers Welcome – New in Würzburg. The district of Bad Kissingen also has a Welcome Portal.

Additionally, portals like umziehen.de support you by providing practical checklists for registration and mail forwarding with the post office.

For qualified professionals from third countries, the EU Blue Card is particularly interesting. It allows you easier entry and residence in Germany under certain conditions. Information on salary thresholds, family reunification, and long-term settlement permits can also be found on the linked page.

The Employment Agency in Würzburg or Schweinfurt can assist you with questions about job searching and starting work in Mainfranken.

You should also be well-prepared when it comes to mobility. If you already have a driver’s license, find out early if you need to have it converted in Germany. Information on driver’s license conversion can be found at the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport.
The ADAC also offers a helpful overview of the recognition of foreign driving licenses.

If you want to be mobile without your own car, numerous public transport options are available in Mainfranken (Nahverkehr Mainfranken). The site provides information on tickets, schedules, and prices.