Guides about Germany
Newest guides
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German health insurance when unemployed
This guide helps you choose German health insurance when you have no income.
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German health insurance for freelancers
This guide helps you choose the best health insurance for self-employment in Germany.
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German health insurance for students
This guide explains how to choose the best German health insurance for students.
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German health insurance for employees
This guide explains how to choose the best health insurance to work in Germany.
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German health insurance for Azubis
This guide helps you choose the best health insurance for an apprenticeship (Ausbildung).
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How to read your Zusatzblatt
This guide helps you understand the Zusatzblatt that you received with your German residence permit.
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How the Berlin immigration office works
How the Berlin Landesamt für Einwanderung works. This guide explains how to get an appointment, apply for a residence permit, and more.
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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.
Recent updates
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German health insurance for students
This guide explains how to choose the best German health insurance for students.
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How to move out of an apartment in Germany
Everything you need to think about when leaving your apartment in Germany: address changes, contract cancellations, moving companies and more.
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How to get a driving licence in Germany
A detailed description of the process of obtaining a German Klasse A driving licence. This information is also valid for the Klasse B licence.
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Where to get passport photos in Berlin
Getting biometric pictures taken for passports, visas and drivers' licences is quite simple in Berlin. Here's how it's done.
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What is the best German bank for expats?
This guide compares the best bank accounts for foreigners. It reviews the features, fees and requirements of each bank.
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How to get a free Schufa
If you are applying for an apartment in Berlin, you will almost always be asked to include a Schufa in your application. This is how you obtain a Schufa-Auskunft for free
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List of English-speaking lawyers in Berlin
This list of English, French and Spanish-speaking lawyers will help you with any legal issues you might encounter while living in Berlin.
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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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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.