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Checklist for International scientists

1. Before arrival

from EU-/ EEA-countries/ Switzerland	from third-countries
Information on appropriate opportunities for scientific work at TU Chemnitz according to subject	Information on appropriate opportunities for scientific work at TU Chemnitz according to subject
If applicable, research concerning suitable funding opportunities for stay at TU Chemnitz	If applicable, research concerning suitable funding opportunities for stay at TU Chemnitz
If applicable, applications on calls for open positions at TU Chemnitz	If applicable, applications on calls for open positions at TU Chemnitz
No visa obligation	Application for a visa to the German Embassy/ General Consulate in the home country in due time in case of visa obligation (there should be considered a processing time of several months!)
Research for accommodation at Chemnitz	Research for accommodation at Chemnitz

2. After arrival

from EU-/ EEA-countries/ Switzerland	from third-countries
Conclusion of a lease contract	Conclusion of a lease contract
Registration of residence at the Residants' Registration Office of the City of Chemnitz (within a period of 14 days after arrival)	Registration of residence at the Residants' Registration Office of the City of Chemnitz (within a period of 14 days after arrival)
	Application for a Residence Permit to the Foreigners' Authority Chemnitz (please pay attention also to the information on Working Permit!)
Opening of a checking account at a German bank	Opening of a checking account at a German bank
Guarantee of appropriate health insurance coverance (written confirmation of a foreign health insurance company or choosing a German health insurance company)	Guarantee of appropriate health insurance coverance (written confirmation of a foreign health insurance company or choosing a German health insurance company)
If applicable, conclusion of a working contract	If applicable, conclusion of a working contract
If applicable, research for a childcare opportunity at Chemnitz	If applicable, research for a childcare opportunity at Chemnitz
If applicable, information at CVAG in order to find an appropriate ticket for the use of public transport in Chemnitz (and surroundings)	If applicable, information at CVAG in order to find an appropriate ticket for the use of public transport in Chemnitz (and surroundings)

3. During stay

from EU-/ EEA-countries/ Switzerland	from third-countries
If applicable, making use of the special further training opportunities of the "Welcome Center" of the International Office as well as the offers of the Center for Young Researchers	If applicable, making use of the special further training opportunities of the "Welcome Center" of the International Office as well as the offers of the Center for Young Researchers
	If applicable, prolongation of Residence Permit at the Foreigners' Authority Chemnitz

4. a) Remain at Chemnitz/ Germany

from EU-/ EEA-countries/ Switzerland	from third-countries
Continuation of scientific career	Continuation of scientific career
	If applicable, application for a Permanent Residence Permit to the Foreigners' Authority Chemnitz

4. b) Back to home country

from EU-/ EEA-countries/ Switzerland	from third-countries
If applicable, registration at the Alumni-Portal of TU Chemnitz	If applicable, registration at the Alumni-Portal of TU Chemnitz
Cancellation of the lease contract for the accommodation at Chemnitz (please pay attention to cancellation deadlines in the lease contract!)	Cancellation of the lease contract for the accommodation at Chemnitz (please pay attention to cancellation deadlines in the lease contract!)
If applicable, cancellation of the German health insurance coverance (please pay attention to cancellation deadlines!)	If applicable, cancellation of the German health insurance coverance (please pay attention to cancellation deadlines!)
De-registration of residence in Chemnitz at the Residants' Registration Office of the City of Chemnitz	De-registration of residence in Chemnitz at the Residants' Registration Office of the City of Chemnitz
	De-registration at the Foreigners' Authority Chemnitz
Closure of checking account at a German bank	Closure of checking account at a German bank