Guides about Germany
Newest guides
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Berlin Ausländerbehörde wait times
See how long it takes to get a residence permit at the Berlin immigration office (Landesamt für Einwanderung).
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How to get key doubles in Germany
This is how you make copies of your apartment keys for cheap.
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How to apply for German permanent residence
The process and the requirements to get a Niederlassungserlaubnis and become a permanent resident.
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How to get a Bescheinigung in Steuersachen
This is how you get an certificate of tax matters or Unbedenklichkeitsbescheinigung from the Finanzamt. You might need it for your residence permit or permanent residence.
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How educational leave works (Bildungsurlaub)
How to take a paid vacation to improve your education in Berlin. It's also called "Bildungszeit".
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How banking works in Germany
An introduction to banking, credit cards, savings and bank accounts in Germany.
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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.
Recent updates
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How being a Kleinunternehmer works
This guide explains what a Kleinunternehmer is, and when it makes sense to be one.
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The Anmeldung — How to register your address in Berlin
This guide explains how to do your Anmeldung in Berlin. This is how you register your address, and how you get a Meldebescheinigung and a tax ID.
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The Abmeldung — How to deregister in Berlin
If you leave Germany, you must do your deregister your address. This is called the Abmeldung. This guide shows you how to do it in Berlin.
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My honest N26 review — 7 years with N26
My opinion of N26 bank after 7 years. Is N26 safe? Is it good? Should you use it as your main bank in Germany? Here's what I think.
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Lost and found in Berlin — how to get your things back
What to do if you forgot something on the train, or simply lost it somewhere in Berlin.
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Is marijuana legal in Gemany?
A short guide about the legality of weed, CBD, cannabis seeds and other marijuana products in Germany.
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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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Berlin Ausländerbehörde wait times
See how long it takes to get a residence permit at the Berlin immigration office (Landesamt für Einwanderung).
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List of English-speaking psychiatrists in Berlin
A list of psychiatrists who speak English, and how to find a psychiatrist who accepts public health insurance.
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How to find a job in Berlin
This guide shows you how to get a job in Germany, from the job search to your first day at work.