The settlement desk
Guides for a new start
Three current guides stay on the front page. Earlier guides remain here, with their source links, so useful information does not disappear.
Current guides
Finding local services after moving: what to check first
Start with your municipality’s official information for housing, health, education and local support.
02DocumentsThe documents to keep within reach after moving
Keep identity, residence, tax, health and employment records together before you apply for local services.
03At workBefore your first day at work: a document checklist for newcomers
Keep the signed contract, pay details, working-time terms and employer contacts together before your first shift.
Guide archive
Renting to newcomers: a clear checklist for property owners
Attract prepared international tenants with a transparent listing, a fair screening process and a tenancy record that protects both sides.
05HealthHealth cover after moving to another EU country: a first week checklist
Understand which health system covers you, when an S1 form matters and why an EHIC is not long term cover after a permanent move.
06MoneyOpening a basic bank account after moving in the EU: what to ask for
A clear guide to basic payment accounts, identity checks, account fees and what to keep in writing.
07HousingYour first address after moving: what to record before rent, work and registration
Keep the rental agreement, payment trail and property record ready before local registration or service applications.
08At workHow to read an employment contract before signing
The clauses, dates and deductions worth checking, plus where to ask about your rights.
09At homeA fair checklist for comparing rental offers
Deposits, energy ratings, registration rules and common warning signs, country by country.