Everyday life: guides for Germany
- Activating a German SIM-KarteAn Iranian national buying a German prepaid SIM-Karte must complete identity verification before activation. Ask which verification route accepts your Iranian passport or residence document before paying, and read the contract summary for charges and cancellation terms.
- Berlin public transport: Nahverkehr ticketsAn Iranian resident or visitor uses the same Berlin Nahverkehr ticket rules as other passengers. Choose the zones and ticket for your actual journey and have a valid ticket before travelling; living in Berlin or holding a residence permit does not replace a fare ticket.
- Emergency numbers (Notrufnummern) in GermanyAn Iranian national in Germany should call 112 for fire or a life-threatening medical emergency, 110 for urgent police danger and 116117 for urgent medical help when practices are closed and treatment cannot wait. Use German emergency numbers rather than those used in Iran.
- Deutsche Telefonnummer: activate and keep a numberIranian nationals obtaining a German mobile number must complete the provider's identification process. For prepaid service, the law permits qualifying foreign identity documents and residence titles; confirm a supported route before buying the SIM.
- Post: keep letters reaching you after a moveIranian residents in Germany should arrange reliable receipt of mail when moving or visiting Iran. A Deutsche Post Nachsendeauftrag can forward eligible letters, but has exclusions; update important senders directly and check the service before relying on it.
- Führerschein: converting an Iranian licenceAn Iranian driving licence is not an EU licence and Iran is not listed for simplified conversion in Anlage 11. After ordinary residence begins in Germany, driving entitlement generally lasts six months; arrange conversion and the required tests early.
- Auto kaufen: contract, condition and registrationIranian residents buying a car in Germany should check the vehicle, seller and contract before payment, then arrange insurance and registration. Buying a car does not establish permission to drive it; the Iranian licence recognition rules remain separate.
- Fahrzeug anmelden: choose the right registrationIranian residents registering a vehicle in Germany should use the route for a new, used or imported vehicle. In Berlin, prepare identity evidence, eVB insurance and tax arrangements; online registration additionally needs suitable digital identity and vehicle documents.
- Hauptuntersuchung (TÜV): check the due dateIranian vehicle keepers in Germany have the same applicable Hauptuntersuchung duties. Check the due month in the vehicle records and inspection sticker, book an authorised inspection and address defects. A workshop service is not itself the statutory HU.
- Umweltplakette: check before entering the zoneIranian drivers in Germany must check the vehicle's eligibility before entering an Umweltzone. Berlin generally requires a green sticker unless an applicable exception applies, including for foreign-registered vehicles. An Iranian plate does not create an exemption.
- Auto nach Deutschland einführen: a car from IranAn Iranian resident bringing a car from Iran to Germany must clarify customs, technical approval, insurance and non-EU registration before use. Moving belongings may qualify for customs relief under conditions; neither Iranian ownership nor a move guarantees it.
- Bußgelder: read the notice and protect deadlinesIranian drivers in Germany should distinguish a warning from a formal Bußgeldbescheid. Record service of the formal notice, read its instructions and act promptly: the ordinary objection period is two weeks after service, not after a later translation.
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