Downloads for international researchers without TUM employment contract
Just like your move to Munich, the entry to Germany requires some preparations in advance and after your arrival. Our checklist for non-employee researchers contains all the important steps and formalities you need to think about. You will also find further helpful information and documents as well as important forms below.
Preparing for your research at TUM
Checklist for non-employee researchers (PDF, 574 KB)
Visa and residence permit
Non-EU nationals will need the Aufnahmevereinbarung (hosting agreement) for their visa application and/or for the residence permit. Please refer to our checklist above and find more information about the residence titles for researchers (Section 18d, German Residence Act) in the overview below.
Aufnahmevereinbarung (PDF, 226 KB)
Visa for research at a glance (PDF, 813 KB)
Overview of German residence titles for researchers (PDF, 236 KB)
Residents' registration office
The Wohnungsgeberbestätigung (confirmation of accommodation provider) is a form that you will need if you are going to stay longer than three months in Germany. In that case you are obliged to register your address at the responsible residents registration office in Munich within 2 weeks after your arrival. You must have it signed by your landlord before your appointment at the resident registration office.
Wohnungsgeberbestätigung (PDF, 86 KB)
anabin recognition
The anabin recognition is a statement of comparability for foreign higher education qualifications issued by the Zentralstelle für ausländisches Bildungswesen. The database excerpt is required for any scientific activity in Germany. You need it, if not for the visa then at least for your residence permit.
The anabin database contains a large number of foreign degrees from universities all over the world. On the anabin web pages you can search for your own university where you graduated (click the tab that says Suchen). A master's degree would suffice. If you cannot find your master's degree, search for your doctorate. Your university must be H+ rated to be recognized in Germany.
If your degree cannot be found on the anabin website, you will need to request a statement of comparability. The fee is 200,- EUR, the processing time takes a few weeks or even months.
Spouse guide
Accompanying partners have to manage their own affairs related to the resettlement. For capacity reasons, we are unfortunately unable to support spouses. Nevertheless, we would like to offer a little assistance with our spouse guide.
Welcome guide for spouses & partners (PDF, 1.377 KB)
IDCN Munich: Partners of new TUM staff members are invited to join the dual career network IDCN Munich for free. Dual career partners can publish their profile in the talent pool, participate in career events and networking sessions, and volunteer. In this way, they can get a picture of the Munich job market and get in touch with recruiters or company representatives. Learn more about the International Dual Career Network Munich.