komsu.de: Germany Guide

IMPORTANT: komsu.de is an independent, private app. It has no connection to any government body and does not represent any authority. Translations and guides are for information only and are not legal advice. For official procedures, always use the official sources below.

OFFICIAL SOURCES (our guides are based on information from these authorities)
• Berlin appointments and services: https://service.berlin.de
• Berlin Immigration Office (LEA): https://www.berlin.de/einwanderung
• BAMF (Federal Office for Migration and Refugees): https://www.bamf.de
• Arbeitsagentur / Jobcenter: https://www.arbeitsagentur.de
• Tax office (ELSTER): https://www.elster.de
• Official German government portal: https://www.make-it-in-germany.com
• Federal Ministry of the Interior: https://www.bmi.bund.de

5 LANGUAGES: TÜRKÇE · DEUTSCH · ENGLISH · العربية · KURDÎ
The whole app is available in Turkish, German, English, Arabic and Kurdish. Switch the language with one tap in Settings.

Dealing with German bureaucracy is hard, and harder with a language barrier. komsu.de is a guide and neighbourhood app for the Turkish community and everyone living in or newly arrived in Germany. We started in Berlin; more cities are coming.

TRANSLATE LETTERS
Got a German letter from the Ausländerbehörde, Jobcenter, Finanzamt or your insurer? Take a photo and read what it says in your own language: Turkish, German, English, Arabic or Kurdish. Free.

STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE
New in Germany? From Anmeldung to bank account, health insurance to residence permit, the app shows you what to do, in order, and links to the responsible authority at every step.

OFFICES AND APPOINTMENTS
Which office handles what, where do you book an appointment? Official information and official booking pages in one place.

ASK A NEIGHBOUR: AHMET ABI AND AYŞE ABLA
Ask anything about life in Germany in your own language. Our AI assistants answer. 5 questions per day included.

TRAIN ROUTES IN BERLIN
See which line takes you from where you are to your destination station.

TURKISH SHOPS AND SERVICES
Find Turkish supermarkets, barbers, restaurants, tradespeople and doctors near you on the map. Read reviews and get directions.

COMMUNITY AND LISTINGS
Look for a flatshare (WG), sell items, ask for or offer help. Sort listings by distance. Join events nearby or create your own.

GERMANY NEWS
Read news from Germany in your language.

GERMANY CALENDAR
Public holidays and important dates in your pocket.

JUST FOR FUN
Once a day: tarot, coffee-cup reading and horoscope.

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