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The Welcome Center at the University of Potsdam offers international guest scholars the following services:
  • consultation and information on
            preparing for your stay
            formalities upon arrival
            life in Potsdam
            family and children
            departure
  • assistance with filling in forms
  • assistance with insurance matters
  • support for finding accommodations
  • assistance with registering your child/children for day-care and/or school
  • information on free-time activities
  • finding a mentor
  • contacts to other guest scholars
  • campus tours
The Welcome Center in Potsdam’s Townhall offers the following services:
  • official registration with the Citizens’ Service Office, change of registration upon change of accommodations, notice of departure
  • for citizens of the EU, application for a certificate of freedom of movement (Freizügigkeitsbescheinigung)
  • application for residency permit (Aufenthaltstitel)
  • issuance and amendment of your wage tax card (Lohnsteuerkarte)
  • application for certificates of good conduct (Führungszeugnisse)
  • acceptance of declarations of commitment (Verpflichtungserklärungen)
  • issuance of certificates of proof of residence (Aufenthaltsbescheinigungen)
  • information on day-care and schooling in Potsdam
  • information on cultural events and sights to see and explore