Moving to Germany Guides and Savvy Tips
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.
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!
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8 Most Frequently Asked Questions About Electricity in Germany: An Expat Guide
Practical tips and recommendations on what you should do next if your electricity provider in Germany has filed for bankruptcy and canceled your contract.
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3 Things You Should Do When Your Electricity Provider in Germany Files for Bankruptcy and Cancels 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.
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Lost and Found Berlin: 3 Ways to Easily Find Your Lost Property Online
Useful German customs every expat should know to avoid culture shock renting an apartment in Germany as a foreigner – written by expats, for expats!
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14 German Cultural Norms You Should Know To Avoid Culture Shock Renting in Germany: Expat Guide
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.
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10 Things You Must Do When Moving Apartments in Germany: A Full Checklist
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.
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Van Rental Comparison Guide: Which Van Hire Is Best For 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!
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How to Redirect Mail To Your New Address in Germany With Mail Forwarding
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.
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Taxes in Germany: The Only FREE & Easy Way to File Your Tax Return for Freelancers, Self-Employed and Employees
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.
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Lingoda Review: 24 Pros and Cons of Learning German on Lingoda from our Personal Experiences
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.
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How To Convert Foreign (Non-EU) Driver’s License in Germany: A Comprehensive Guide for Expats
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.
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What is Germany TV Tax And Are You Exempt from Paying Rundfunkbeitrag: Expats FAQ Answered!
How to sign up for electricity in Germany, save money by comparing prices and find the best electricity providers in Germany for your budget.
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Electricity Providers in Germany: How To Compare Prices and What To Look Out For