Have you recently arrived in Germany? The Arrival App is a free smartphone app that helps you find your way around Germany.
The app provides you with easily understandable information on many important everyday topics.
An important part of the app is the German course. You can learn German directly within the app or improve your existing skills. The app's content is available in several languages, including German, English, Arabic, Farsi, and French.
There are no prerequisites.
No documents are required.
The arrival app was developed by the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) together with partners such as the Goethe-Institut, the Federal Employment Agency and the Bavarian Broadcasting Corporation.
There are no deadlines.
Open the app store on your smartphone (Google Play Store for Android or App Store for iOS), search for "Arrival App" and download it. After that, you can use the app.
You can use the app immediately after downloading it.
The app is free.
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Last updated: 14.02.2026