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24 Apr 2024
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"A dark day for Europe": Olaf Scholz condemns Russian attack on Ukraine

Germany to increase minimum wage to 12 euros per hour in October 2022

German Economics Minister calls for voluntary higher retirement age

Munich's Hofbräuhaus takes Dresden's Hofbrauhaus to court

Elderly care and hospital staff in Germany to receive coronavirus bonus

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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

f you will be staying in Germany for longer than three months, you need to register your address (anmelden) at your local citizens’ office (Bürgeramt)

Banking in Germany

As an expat in Germany, one of the first steps in setting up your life will be to open up a German bank account, to receive your salary, or take out health insurance.

Residence permit in Germany

f you want to live and work in Germany as an expat, you may need to apply for a residence permit (Aufenthaltstitel).

Health insurance in Germany

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

Private health insurance in Germany (Private Krankenversicherung)

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

Private insurance in Germany

If you’re relocating to Germany for the first time, or just moving to a new address, setting up home utilities like electricity, gas, water and internet

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