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How Do I Apply?

• Read the information thoroughly
• You do not need to appear in person to have the address changed, but can instead send a duly authorized person in your place.
• Compile all the documents required for a change of address.
• Fully complete the application form.
• Book an appointment at your German Mission via our online appointment system. Please book one appointment per change of address.
• Bring all required documents in the original plus a simple (non-certified) copy. Incomplete applications cannot be submitted.

Required Documents

1. Application form fully completed and signed by the applicant (Minors: Signed by both legal guardians)
2. If you do not submit the application in person: Letter of authority, naming the authorized person and signed by the applicant (Minors: signed by both legal guardians)
3. Passport and ID Card Note: If you have more than one valid passport, all of them need to be submitted for a change of address.
4. Proof of deregistration from your last place of residence: always required if the last place of residence was in Germany also required if your last place of residence was outside of Germany but in country that has a residential registration system (e.g. Switzerland)
5. Proof that your place of Residence is in Tanzania, e.g. rental agreement, work contract, municipal bill
6. Tanzanian residence permit or visa

Note: Not all possible cases and scenarios can be represented here. Additional documentation might be requested depending on your specific case.

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