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IamExpat Webinar: 5 Reasons Expats Should Consider International Health Insurance

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A world-class education awaits at the ISF International School Frankfurt-Main

A world-class education awaits at the ISF International School Frankfurt-Main
DJV calls for higher TV and radio licence fee in Germany

DJV calls for higher TV and radio licence fee in Germany
Almost a quarter of men in Germany don't change their underwear every day

Almost a quarter of men in Germany don't change their underwear every day
German island of Sylt chosen for TIME Greatest Places in 2023

German island of Sylt chosen for TIME Greatest Places in 2023
Berlin revealed as Germany’s cocaine capital

Berlin revealed as Germany’s cocaine capital
Rail, road and air: Germany braces for nationwide transport strikes on Monday

Rail, road and air: Germany braces for nationwide transport strikes on Monday
The pros and cons of short-term and long-term rental leases in Germany

The pros and cons of short-term and long-term rental leases in Germany
Germany ranked 16th in World Happiness Report 2023

Germany ranked 16th in World Happiness Report 2023
GCEE reassures that German economy is slowly on the mend

GCEE reassures that German economy is slowly on the mend
8 percent of Germans want a monarchy

8 percent of Germans want a monarchy
Berlin's 29-euro ticket under threat as BVG prepares for Deutschlandticket

Berlin's 29-euro ticket under threat as BVG prepares for Deutschlandticket

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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