Cover storyVisas and residency
Germany: freelance permit or Blue Card? Know the difference.
Working for yourself and accepting a German job involve different evidence, income rules and application steps.
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The Germany Edition
Stories and briefings for your next chapter in Germany.
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Daily life. GermanyYour first month in Germany: a home, the paperwork and a social life.Build a manageable arrival plan without letting appointments take over the whole experience.
Country briefing. GermanyPicture your everyday life in GermanyBerlin’s culture, Hamburg’s waterways and smaller university cities offer more than one version of city life.
Country briefing. GermanyPlanning a move to Germany. Where to begin.Choose the permission before the address.Photo: Heidelberg, Germany. Jörg Braukmann, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped.
Country briefings are short summaries adapted from each country guide. Articles and Field notes are in-depth reporting.
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