Hi all,
I'm sorry if this question has been asked a gazillion times but I'm struggling to find information about this topic.
I read on the guide that after getting the proof of residence (Anmeldeformular), one can apply for the residency certificate (Meldebescheinigung), but this has to be done within 8 days after arrival and not after obtaining a contract for a house.
So I thought: what can one do if he/she can't find a place to stay within 8 days? What happens if one applies for the Meldebescheinigung after the 8-day period has expired? For instance, my plan is to spend about ten days in a hostel or somewhere through AirBnb to look for houses, but I was told that 10 days could not be enough to find a house in a city like Munich. Of course I'll try to get in touch with landlords before I leave, but I'd rather see a house before signing a contract.
Besides, is there any proof that a European citizen entered Germany in a precise day?
Would it be feasible, upon expiration of the 8-day limit, to go out of Germany and then back in to "reset the count" when a house is found?
Thanks to anyone who can help to clarify this!