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5 things expats need to know about moving to Germany

5 things expats need to know about moving to Germany
UK to launch 10-pound entry fee for international travellers

UK to launch 10-pound entry fee for international travellers
The easy way to get a refund on your pension contributions in 2025

The easy way to get a refund on your pension contributions in 2025
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How many German-speaking countries are there around the world?
German market town home to two of the world's best escape rooms

German market town home to two of the world's best escape rooms
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Household solar panel installations break new record in Germany
UVB argues Berliners should have fewer public holidays

UVB argues Berliners should have fewer public holidays
Smart heating: Efficient and eco-friendly solutions for expats in Germany

Smart heating: Efficient and eco-friendly solutions for expats in Germany
Which German city had the worst traffic jams in 2024?

Which German city had the worst traffic jams in 2024?
DWD issues snow warning for northern Germany, rain in the south

DWD issues snow warning for northern Germany, rain in the south
Over a third of Deutsche Bahn long-distance services delayed in 2024

Over a third of Deutsche Bahn long-distance services delayed in 2024
New calculator finds 22.000 cases of rent exploitation in German cities

New calculator finds 22.000 cases of rent exploitation in German cities

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)

German health insurance is based on two systems. Private health insurance is the second of those systems, and currently covers...
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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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