Guides about Germany
Newest guides
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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.
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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.
Recent updates
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How the apartment deposit (Kaution) works in Germany
Here's how you pay your apartment deposit (Mietkaution) in Germany, and how you get all of it back when you move out.
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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 electric bills work in Germany
This guide explains how you pay for electricity in Germany, and how to lower your power bills.
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Review of Conny, the rent reduction service
A neutral, independent review of Conny's rent reduction service.
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How to buy a Deutschland Ticket
This guide explains how the 49-Euro-Ticket, D-Ticket or Deutschland Ticket works as a tourist or as a resident.
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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 trade your foreign driver licence for a German one
This is you can exchange a driving licence from another country for a German one.
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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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How to get a German pension refund
If you left Germany, you get your German pension payments back. It can be worth thousands of euros.
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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.