Counseling Center for Southeast Europe for newly arrived EU citizens
Provided by: Counseling Center for Southeast Europe for newly arrived EU citizens
Overview
The Counseling Center for Southeast Europe of Diakonie Stadtmitte offers newly arrived EU citizens from Bulgaria and Romania comprehensive native-language counseling and support.
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📘 Guide: Apartment Search & Application Coaching
Strategic support for acquiring housing in a tight market segment. The offer includes the creation of professional application portfolios, training for viewing situations, and the preparation of credit-relevant documents (Schufa clearing, certificate of freedom from rent debts) to increase placement chances.
Important Note
The certificate of freedom from rent debts is often the knockout criterion. If missing, use bank statements as proof.
Required Documents
- Certificate of freedom from rent debts (or bank statements of rent payments)
- Housing Eligibility Certificate (WBS)
Steps
- 1If the landlord does not issue a certificate, use bank statements as proof of regular rent payments.
- 2Search specifically on the websites of municipal housing companies for WBS quotas.
FAQ
▶What does "Initial Orientation for Migrants" mean?
First point of contact for questions about life in Germany when it is unclear which specialized agency is responsible. This counseling acts as a pilot in the support system and refers to lawyers or specialized services. Counseling Tip 1: Use this service to have letters from authorities sorted and understood before deadlines pass. Counseling Tip 2: Always bring all existing papers such as passport, notifications, and rental contract so that the counselors can correctly assess your legal situation.