Guides about Germany
Newest guides
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Common housing scams in Germany
Apartment scams you must know about when looking for a place to live in Germany.
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How to get tested for sexually transmitted diseases in Berlin
This is how you get tested for HIV, herpes, chlamydia and other STDs in Berlin.
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How to apply for a German freelance visa
The process and the requirements to get a German freelance visa or artist visa. This is how you become self-employed in Germany.
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How to apply for a German work visa
This is how you apply for a work permit and start working in Germany.
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How to get a German Blue Card
This is how you apply for a Blue Card to work in Germany.
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How taxes work in Germany
Information about income tax, health insurance and other German taxes, and ways to pay less taxes.
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How to activate the eID on your residence permit
This is how you activate the Online-Ausweisfunktion of your elektronischer Aufenthaltstitel (eAT).
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Changing or losing your job in Germany
What happens when you change jobs, resign or get laid off in Germany. What happens to your health insurance, residence permit, unemployment benefits etc.
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How to give a resignation letter in Germany
The legal requirements for writing and handing a resignation notice (Kündigungsschreiben) when you quit your job in Germany.
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Unemployment benefits in Germany
How social benefits work for unemployed people in Germany.
Recent updates
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Berlin travel guide: what to see, do and eat in Berlin
If you are visiting Berlin, these are the things you should see and do, and the things you should know.
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List of English-speaking psychotherapists in Berlin
A list of therapists who speak English, and how to find a therapist who accepts public health insurance.
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How to start a business in Germany
A detailed guide to all the rules you must follow when starting a business in Germany, from registering as a freelancer to paying your taxes.
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How to apply for a German freelance visa
The process and the requirements to get a German freelance visa or artist visa. This is how you become self-employed in Germany.
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How the Deutschland Ticket works in Berlin
This guide explains how the 49-Euro-Ticket, D-Ticket or Deutschland Ticket works in Berlin.
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How the German Fiktionsbescheinigung works
This guide explains what a Fiktionsbescheinigung is, how it works, and how to get one. It explains how to travel with a Fiktionsbescheinigung.
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How to move to Berlin
This guide shows you how to relocate to Berlin. It covers finding a job in Berlin, getting a residence permit, finding an apartment, and more.
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How to find an apartment in Berlin
This guide helps you find an apartment for rent in Berlin. It explains everything from the housing search to moving in.
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Salaries in Germany
An overview of salaries in Germany. This shows you how much you should earn, and how to negotiate a better salary.
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What is the best German bank for you?
This guide shows you how to choose a bank in Germany. It compares German banks and their fees.