Munich student’s special payment program and how to get it
Munich offers special payments for students who start school for the first time or change from a primary school to a secondary school.
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- Jul 27, 2022
- 2 min
What is Fiction certificate - Fiktionsbescheinigung in Germany
With the fictional certificate, the immigration authorities are able to prove that the applicant has the rights to reside in Germany
- Jul 25, 2022
- 2 min
How to get Steueridentifikationsnummer - Tax ID in Germany
The Federal Central Tax Office; Bundeszentralamt für Steuern or simply BZSt issues a unique tax identification number to everybody who’s...
- Jul 25, 2022
- 3 min
Residence permit in Germany - Explained
For the nationals of third countries ( non EU / EEA countries ) a residence permit / Aufenthaltstitel is required to live or work in Germany
- Jul 24, 2022
- 2 min
Can I delete a Schufa entry?
You can apply for your Schufa report on meineschufa.de. It explains your creditworthiness
- Jul 21, 2022
- 1 min
Do I need to transfer my German residence permit to my new passport?
Your settlement permit or EU permanent residence permit is valid in Germany if your passport has expired and you have received a new one.
- Jul 13, 2022
- 2 min
How to get Schufa for free in Germany?
Your Schufa record will be created as soon as you open a bank account or a phone / cable contract in Germany.
- Dec 10, 2021
- 3 min
Child sick benefits in Germany (Kinderkrankengeld)
If your child is sick, you are allowed to take time off from work to care for your child in Germany.
- Dec 3, 2021
- 3 min
Parental benefits in Germany (Elterngeld in Germany)
Parental benefit is given to all new parents to manage the loss of earnings caused by the time off work due to the birth of your child.
- Dec 2, 2021
- 3 min
Social security in Germany explained
People work in Germany contribute to the German social security. This is a collectively-financed system to help the people who are in need
- Dec 1, 2021
- 6 min
Types of employment contracts in Germany
Types of employment contracts in Germany include permanent, fixed-term, part-time, mini-job, and freelance contracts. Temporary agency work
- Nov 23, 2021
- 2 min
How to get a German Blue Card
Blue Cards are issued by EU member states to third-country nationals. The holder of a Blue Card is entitled to take up residence in the EU.
- Nov 21, 2021
- 7 min
Arbeitslosengeld - Unemployment benefits in Germany
Anybody could become jobless at any point in time due to any reason. However in Germany, you are covered if you become unemployed.
- Nov 19, 2021
- 4 min
How to get German citizenship as an expat?
Living in Germany for a long time may grant you the opportunity to apply for German citizenship upon fulfilling additional criteria
- Nov 16, 2021
- 3 min
How can I bring my family to Germany?
A German reunification visa lets you bring your spouse or children to Germany.
- Nov 15, 2021
- 3 min
How to apply for a German passport (Deutscher Reisepass)
As soon as you get your German citizenship, you can apply for a German passport. You’d require a passport to travel outside of the EU
- Nov 14, 2021
- 5 min
How to get Permanent residence in Germany
When you complete a certain amount of time living in Germany on a temporary residence permit, you’d be eligible for a PR
- Nov 11, 2021
- 2 min
Birth preparation courses in Germany
If you are a new parent or need support for preparing to give birth, you can attend a birth preparation course before your due date.
- Nov 10, 2021
- 6 min
How to find an apartment in Germany? A survival guide for expats
There are some important points to consider when you are looking to rent a place to live in Germany. see how to find an apartment in Germany
- Nov 9, 2021
- 2 min
How to get Schufa and what is it?
Schufa is a record of your creditworthiness record created and maintained by Germany’s biggest credit agency; Schufa Holding AG.
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