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Registration, tax ID and official letters: bureaucracy explained simply.
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Work
Contracts, payslips, tax class, holiday and sick leave.
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Health
Health insurance, the family doctor, specialists and prescriptions.
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Housing
Finding a flat, credit checks, the lease and running costs.
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Banking and money
Current accounts, IBAN, SEPA, cards and common scams.
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Cars and transport
Driving licences, registration, TÜV and the Germany-wide travel pass.
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Study and training
University, apprenticeships, language courses and scholarships.
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Visas and residence
Residence permits, family reunification and settlement.
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Insurance
Health, car, home and liability cover.
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Language and integration
German, integration courses, the language course and exams.
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Taxes
Tax returns, ELSTER, deductions and deadlines.
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Family
Child benefit, parental leave, nursery and school.
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First steps
What to do before you leave and during your first 30 days in Germany.
ExploreYour first 30 days in Germany
A step-by-step plan with everything important, in the right order. So you don't forget anything and feel confident right away.
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Most useful guides
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- No individual legal or tax advice: general information, clearly explained
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