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First registration in Germany after arrival: where do you go?
In some states/cities you need a separate Ankunftsmeldung or pre-registration at the Ausländerbehörde before Section 24. This is not Bürgeramt Anmeldung and not Section 24 itself — check your city's official service on Germany4Ukraine.
Short answer
In some states/cities you need a separate Ankunftsmeldung or pre-registration at the Ausländerbehörde before Section 24. This is not Bürgeramt Anmeldung and not Section 24 itself — check your city's official service on Germany4Ukraine. Where to go: Local Ausländerbehörde.
Where to go
Local Ausländerbehörde
What to prepare
- · Address where you stay
- · Passport/ID
- · Email/phone for booking if the city uses an online queue
What to do step by step
- 1
Open your city / Landkreis page on Germany4Ukraine
- 2
Ask whether Ankunftsmeldung / Voranmeldung is required before Section 24
- 3
Keep appointment confirmation or the email reply
Important
People go straight to Section 24 and hear 'register online first'. One call/email to the local Ausländerbehörde saves a day.
Official sources
Checked: 2026-10-01