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[Video] 10 fun facts about health care in Germany
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[Video] 10 fun facts about health care in Germany
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German prosecutors investigate 25 deaths linked to contaminated meat
German prosecutors investigate 25 deaths linked to contaminated meat
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Measles vaccinations are now compulsory in Germany
Measles vaccinations are now compulsory in Germany
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Tesla to build new car factory near Berlin - up to 10.000 new jobs
Tesla to build new car factory near Berlin - up to 10.000 new jobs
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Solidarity surcharge tax abolished for 90% of German taxpayers
Solidarity surcharge tax abolished for 90% of German taxpayers
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German testing lab accused of animal abuse to close in 2020
German testing lab accused of animal abuse to close in 2020
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Pensions in Germany to rise by a further 3 percent in 2020
Pensions in Germany to rise by a further 3 percent in 2020
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German police arrest alleged IS-supporters who "planned terror attack"
German police arrest alleged IS-supporters who "planned terror attack"
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Official issues
Moving to Germany? There are many official issues you need to deal with:
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Information and types of visa for Germany
Visas cover both short term and long term stays in Germany. For some nationalities, a visa is always required to...Read more -
Residence permit in Germany
If you want to live and work in Germany as an expat, you may need to apply for a residence...Read more -
Registration in Germany
If you will be staying in Germany for longer than three months, you need to register your address (anmelden) at...Read more -
Registration certificate (Anmeldebescheinigung)
Getting a registration certificate (variously called an Anmeldebescheinigung, Meldebescheinigung or Anmeldebestätigung in German) is the first and most important step that...Read more -
Tax ID Germany (steuerliche Identifikationsnummer)
Expats living and working in Germany will need a tax ID (steuerliche Identifikationsnummer - IdNr). This unique number is issued by the...Read more -
Driving licence in Germany
Expats who have recently arrived in Germany can continue to use their foreign driving licence for anything up to 10...Read more -
Banking in Germany
As an expat in Germany, one of the first steps in setting up your life will be to open up...Read more -
Taxation in Germany
The German federal government (Bundesregierung) receives the majority of its income from tax revenues. The Federal Ministry of Finance (Bundesministerium...Read more -
Social security in Germany
Expats living and working in Germany make regular contributions to the social security system (Sozialversicherungssystem). This comprehensive, collectively-financed system is designed to...Read more