Guides about Germany
Newest guides
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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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Losing or quitting your job in Germany
What happens when you resign, get laid off, change jobs or change careers in Germany. This is 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.
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How to register as an organ donor in Germany
This guide shows you how to organ donations work in Germany, and how to register as a donor.
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English-speaking tax software for Germany
A list of software that can help you file your German taxes in English, and alternative options.
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English-speaking veterinarians in Berlin
This list helps you find a Tierarzt who speak English in Berlin.
Recent updates
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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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English-speaking veterinarians in Berlin
This list helps you find a Tierarzt who speak English in Berlin.
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Where to find foreign cooking ingredients in Berlin
This guide shows you where to get exotic foods and ingredients in Berlin.
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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.
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List of relocation consultants and agencies in Berlin
These relocation consultants can help you get the right residence permit and visa to live, work and freelance 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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The Anmeldung - How to register an address in Berlin
This guide shows you how register your address in Berlin. This is how you get a Meldebescheinigung and a tax ID.
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How to choose German health insurance
This guide explains how public and private health insurance work in Germany. It helps you choose the best health insurance for your needs.
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Health insurance for a German visa or residence permit
This guide helps you choose health insurance for a Schengen visa, National Visa, Blue Card, freelance visa and other residence permits.