Are you moving to Germany? Perhaps you’re planning to move to Berlin and wondering where to start? Wherever you are relocating to in Germany, get insider tips from fellow expats that have successfully relocated to Berlin!
Use these essential Moving to Germany guides to find out how to get an Anmeldung, open a German bank account, how to rent an apartment or flat in Germany, the best ways to learn the German language, what the cost of living is, and what life is like living in Germany.
Quick Start Guides for Moving to Germany
Continue reading below to discover over 35 Moving to Germany guides.
Expats share a list of 9 innovative and practical ways you can lower German electricity costs and save money living in Germany.
Why does Germany have the most expensive electricity prices in the world? How much of it comes from renewable energy sources and is it true that it's cheaper to use electricity at night? Expats answer the 8 most burning questions about electricity in Germany!
Practical tips and recommendations on what you should do next if your electricity provider in Germany has filed for bankruptcy and canceled your contract.
If you've lost something in Berlin, follow this guide to easily find and get your stuff back. Search online for keys, phones, bags, ID cards, wallets and much more.
Useful German customs every expat should know to avoid culture shock renting an apartment in Germany as a foreigner – written by expats, for expats!
Moving into a new apartment in Germany? This guide explains exactly what you can expect after signing the rental contract and includes a checklist of things to do when you're renting in Germany.
Moving into a new flat or apartment? Find out which van rental option is the best (and cheapest) for transporting and moving furniture in Germany.
Moving into a new flat or apartment in Germany? Find out how you can use this FREE mail forwarding service from Deutsche Post to redirect mail to your new address in Germany in less than 5 minutes!
Filing your tax return in Germany doesn't have to be difficult. Whether you're a freelancer, self-employed, an employee or even retired, follow this step-by-step guide to discover how to do your German taxes online for FREE.
Expats share their personal experiences and honest review on whether Lingoda is good for learning German after trying it for 2 months. Find out whether Lingoda is worth it with this comprehensive list of the pros and cons.
A comprehensive guide for expats who need to convert their foreign driver's license in Germany. Find out how you can easily transfer and get a German driver's license with this step-by-step guide.
An expat's guide to Germany TV Tax (or TV license fee) and what to do when you receive this letter from 'Rundfunkbeitrag'. Find out whether you're exempt from paying or how to easily pay online with our English step-by-step translations.