Guides about Germany
Newest guides
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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.
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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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How to find an apartment in Berlin
This guide shows you how to find a place to live in Berlin. It explains everything from the apartment search to moving in.
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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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The Anmeldung - How to register your 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 get a German Blue Card
This is how you apply for a Blue Card to work in Germany.
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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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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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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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My review of Kontist: it's not worth it
I use Kontist as my business bank since January 2022. All of my business goes through it. This is my honest review of their service.
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How to use public transit in Berlin
This guide explains how public transportation works in Berlin. It explains how to ride the BVG and DB trains, buses and trams. It also lists other options like car sharing, bike sharing and taxis.
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How to make friends in Berlin
Ways to meet people and improve your social life in Berlin.