Europe
Germany
12 reviewed resources for people moving to Germany in Europe: housing, jobs, taxes, visas and more.
12 resource s
Community & Groups
2 linksMeetups, expat groups, and forums for a given country.
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The most complete English-language guide to living in Berlin: registration, housing, jobs, banking and visas.
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Guides on Anmeldung, bank accounts and finding a flat in Berlin, written by someone who has done it.
Finances & Banking
2 linksOpening bank accounts, transfers, and budgeting.
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Which German banks will open an account before you have a registered address, and what each one requires.
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Work out how much of a German gross salary survives tax and social contributions.
Health & Insurance
2 linksPublic healthcare, private insurance, and pharmacies.
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How German health insurance works: statutory versus private, what it covers, and what it costs.
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A practical walkthrough of picking between statutory and private health insurance in Germany.
Jobs & Work
2 linksFinding work, freelancing, and remote opportunities.
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Startup jobs in Berlin, with visa and relocation details for each listing.
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A curated round-up of the job boards and recruiters actually hiring in Berlin.
Housing
1 linkFinding, renting and buying a place to live.
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Practical low-budget living advice for Germany: housing, transport and how to live for less.
Moving
1 linkShipping belongings, customs, and relocation logistics.
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End-to-end checklist for relocating to Berlin, from paperwork to actually arriving.
Taxes
1 linkTax registration, filing deadlines, and government portals.
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Registering a sole trader, getting a tax number, and the VAT and insurance you must carry as a freelancer.
Visas & Residency
1 linkApplying for visas, residence permits, and renewals.
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Romanian-language guide for Romanians abroad handling paperwork at a Romanian consulate: passports, national ID, powers of attorney, and transcriptions.