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When does it make sense to switch to private health insurance in Germany?

When does it make sense to switch to private health insurance in Germany?
Berlin museums see visitor spike in 2023

Berlin museums see visitor spike in 2023
German passport ranked one of the most powerful in the world

German passport ranked one of the most powerful in the world
Are there sharks in the German Baltic Sea?

Are there sharks in the German Baltic Sea?
Germany sets date for 2025 federal election

Germany sets date for 2025 federal election
Berlin processing citizenship applications 3x faster thanks to digitalisation

Berlin processing citizenship applications 3x faster thanks to digitalisation
Olympics 2024: How to watch the games in Paris from Germany

Olympics 2024: How to watch the games in Paris from Germany
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10 reasons why you should do a remote tech course with DataScientest
One in five pensioners in Germany receive less than 1.200 euros per month

One in five pensioners in Germany receive less than 1.200 euros per month
The last 12 months have been the wettest ever recorded in Germany

The last 12 months have been the wettest ever recorded in Germany
Why it’s a good idea to have critical illness insurance in Germany

Why it’s a good idea to have critical illness insurance in Germany
Average salary in Germany rose by 4,1 percent in 2023

Average salary in Germany rose by 4,1 percent in 2023

New in Germany? Not sure where to start?

First things first, let’s get the basics sorted. Here are some useful guides to get you started.

Registration in Germany

If you will be staying in Germany for longer than three months, you need to register your address (anmelden) at...
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Banking in Germany: How to open a German bank account

As an expat in Germany, one of the first steps in setting up your life will be to open up...
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Residence permit in Germany

If you want to live and work in Germany as an expat, you may need to apply for a residence...
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Health insurance in Germany

The health insurance (Krankenversicherung) system in Germany is universal, meaning that by law everyone has to take out cover. There...
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Private health insurance in Germany (Private Krankenversicherung)

The second pillar of German health insurance is private health insurance, which currently covers around 10% of the population, particularly...
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Private insurance in Germany

Whilst anyone living and working in Germany is obliged to contribute to health insurance and other parts of the German...
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Language schools in Germany

If you’ve recently moved to Germany, you’ll perhaps be thinking about brushing up on some of your language skills. Learning...
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Mobile telephony in Germany

As with most countries in the world, expats in Germany who want to communicate with friends and family have the choice...
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Home utilities in Germany: Energy, Water & Internet

If you’re relocating to Germany for the first time, or just moving to a new address, setting up home utilities...
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