Can hallostu help before I arrive in Germany?
Yes. You can ask about student visa basics, blocked accounts, health insurance, and what to prepare before Anmeldung.
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sorted in 6 steps.
Visa, Anmeldung, blocked account, insurance — we guide you through every step with answers sourced from official German law. Free forever.
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How it works
Three steps. Zero confusion.
01
Ask your question
Type anything about registration, documents, church tax, or appointments — in any language.
02
Get a verified answer
Our AI searches official German law and government sources. Every claim has an inline citation you can click.
03
Take action
Download forms, check appointment availability, or follow step-by-step instructions — all linked to official sites.
Why not just use ChatGPT?
The difference matters
ChatGPT & Reddit
- No source verification
- Generic answers for any country
- No nationality-specific guidance
- Can't track your progress
- Confidently wrong answers
hallostu
- Every claim cites German law
- Germany-specific, city-specific
- Personalized to your nationality
- Checklist with progress tracking
- Says "I don't know" when unsure
Built for accuracy
Why students trust hallostu
Official law only
Every answer comes from the BMG (Federal Registration Act), BZSt (Federal Tax Office), and city government portals. Nothing made up.
Inline citations [1][2]
Perplexity-style numbered sources. Click any citation to read the original law section yourself.
Refuses when unsure
If a question falls outside our verified knowledge base, we say so — and point you to your local Bürgeramt or the 115 hotline.
Kirchensteuer warnings
We warn you about church tax before you accidentally sign up. Saves students hundreds of euros every year.
Built by international students, for international students.
We came to Germany excited to study — and immediately got buried in paperwork. Visa deadlines, address registration, tax forms in German… nobody explained any of it. So we built the guide we wish we had on day one. Every answer is grounded in official law, because when it comes to your residency, "probably right" isn't good enough.
Free account includes
Everything you need, zero cost
Personalized Checklist
Step-by-step visa or Anmeldung checklist based on your country, with sub-tasks and progress tracking.
AI Assistant
Ask anything about German bureaucracy. Every answer cites official sources you can verify yourself.
Document Tracker
Keep track of passport copies, enrollment letters, insurance papers — all in one place.
Progress Dashboard
See exactly where you are in your journey and what's left. Feels like having a German friend guiding you.
What students say
Trusted by international students across Germany
★★★★★
"I was panicking about my Anmeldung deadline. hallostu walked me through every step and even showed me which Bürgeramt had open slots. Done in 20 minutes."
★★★★★
"It warned me about Kirchensteuer before I filled out the tax form. That one tip saved me hundreds of euros. No other tool even mentioned it."
★★★★★
"What I love is that every answer has a source link. I can actually click through and read the law myself. It feels trustworthy, not like ChatGPT guessing."
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FAQ
Common questions before you start
Will I see the official source behind an answer?
Yes. hallostu cites the law or government source in every grounded answer so you can verify the guidance yourself.
What happens if the assistant is unsure?
It will tell you when a topic is outside its verified scope and point you to official offices or hotlines instead of guessing.