Moving11 min
Moving to Germany: a practical planning guide
Plan your move to Germany in the right order—from eligibility and documents to housing, insurance, registration, and work.
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Practical guides for life in Germany
Clear next steps, careful context, and official sources. Every guide is structured to answer a real decision—not to fill a search-results page.
Published guides22Across 8 essential topics
Arrival checklist9 min
Your first 30 days in Germany
A calm, dependency-aware checklist for registration, insurance, Tax ID, banking, connectivity, transport, and work after arrival.
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Anmeldung in Germany: address registration explained
Understand what Anmeldung is, who handles it, what to prepare, and what happens after you register your German address.
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Wohnungsgeberbestätigung: the document you need for Anmeldung
A clear guide to Germany's accommodation-provider confirmation: what it proves, who issues it, and common mistakes to avoid.
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German Tax ID (Steuer-ID): what it is and how to find it
Learn what Germany's personal Tax ID is, how it differs from other tax numbers, and what to do if you have not received it.
Read guideHousing10 min
Finding housing in Germany: a safer, stronger search
Build a credible rental application, search across the right channels, and recognise common housing scams in Germany.
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Renting in Germany: contracts, deposits, and handover
Understand the main parts of a German residential lease, from cold and warm rent to deposits, defects, notice, and handover records.
Read guideMoney7 min
SCHUFA in Germany: what newcomers need to know
A neutral explanation of SCHUFA, data copies, landlord requests, and responsible handling of German credit information.
Read guideWork11 min
Working in Germany: contracts, pay, and your first weeks
A practical introduction to work authorisation, German employment contracts, payroll documents, probation, leave, and workplace setup.
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Finding a job in Germany without fluent German
Target realistic English-speaking roles, show your value clearly, and build a job search that does not depend on misleading promises.
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Minijobs in Germany: understand the employment type
Learn how Germany's marginal employment category works, what to check in a contract, and why the current official thresholds matter.
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Werkstudent jobs in Germany: hours, deductions, and real examples
Understand Germany's 20-hour Werkstudent rule, 26-week exception, pension deductions, student health insurance and practical salary examples.
Read guideHealthcare11 min
Health insurance in Germany: start with your status
Understand Germany's public and private health-insurance pathways, the questions to ask, and how to avoid coverage gaps.
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Opening a bank account in Germany
Compare German payment accounts by access, fees, identification, cash needs, support, and deposit protection—not marketing alone.
Read guideTransport · Checked September 20267 min
Deutschlandticket in 2026: price, student version and what is covered
The exact 2026 Deutschlandticket and Deutschlandsemesterticket prices, included transport, exclusions, apps and cancellation checks.
Read guideMoney10 min
Cost of living in Germany: build your own realistic budget
Use a practical budget framework for housing, insurance, transport, food, utilities, and one-off moving costs without relying on misleading averages.
Read guideDaily life7 min
German SIM cards: choose a plan without contract surprises
Compare prepaid and contract mobile plans by network, coverage, data, roaming, identification, and cancellation terms.
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Home internet in Germany: prices, providers, and setup
Compare DSL, cable, fibre and flexible home internet using exact 2026 price examples, contract costs and address availability.
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German supermarkets: shopping, Pfand, payment, and labels
A practical first-shop guide to supermarket formats, deposit returns, checkout habits, food labels, and Sunday planning.
Read guideDocuments without the jargon10 min
German documents explained: what they are and what to do next
Plain-language explanations of the German documents newcomers see most often, including Anmeldung, Tax ID, payslips, residence permits, Schufa and health-insurance letters.
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Germany newcomer FAQ: direct answers to everyday questions
Direct answers about Anmeldung, banking, housing, work, transport, healthcare and the first weeks in Germany.
Read guideCities10 min
Best cities to live in Germany: choose by fit, not fame
Compare German cities using work, housing, transport, household, and lifestyle criteria—then build a shortlist you can actually test.
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