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Living in Germany

Living in Germany

You’ve registered, you have a tax ID, and (hopefully) somewhere to live. Now it’s time to really lean into life in Germany.

Whether you’re looking to take your career in a new direction, start a family, get onto the German property ladder, or just start exploring the length and breadth of the country, here are all the key steps involved in living in Germany. 

Get your finances in order

Take your career to the next level

Integrate

Start a family

Buy a house

Explore and enjoy

Useful links

CVmaker
TopCV
Resume.io
Jobscan
Looking for a new place to live?

Find out more about housing in Germany

Looking for a job?

Learn more about working in Germany

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