From what age you may do what in Germany
Вопрос «со скольки лет это можно» в Германии почти никогда не имеет одного ответа. Работать разрешают с 13,…
Work visas for Germany and their types
If you have decided to come to Germany for the purpose of long-term residence, you need to obtain a national type D visa. It differs...
Residence permit in Germany after 45 years of age
After 45 years of age, the law adds another requirement to the usual ones: €4,647.50 gross per month – or proof that…
How to get German citizenship
From 27 June 2024, German citizenship is granted after five years of legal residence instead of the previous eight, and renouncing…
List of documents for a student visa to Germany
Moving to Germany on a student visa. List of documents for applying for a student visa. Please ALWAYS check the current list…
List of documents for applying for a Blue Card...
WORKING WITH A BLUE CARD IN GERMANY. Document checklist for applying for a Blue Card visa A Blue Card is...
Opportunity Card
From 1 June 2024, it is possible to obtain a Chancenkarte for fast-track entry into Germany. Given the huge demand for qualified…
FAQ: Self-employment and business in Germany
60 FAQs about self-employment in Germany: Freiberufler or Gewerbe, registration, taxes and VAT, invoices and…
Paragraph 25
Section 24 of the German Residence Act imposes a number of restrictions on foreigners staying in the country. It regulates…
PassportCard — medical insurance for expats
PassportCard — a new development among medical insurance for expats. With PassportCard you get a free debit card that is directly linked…
How to learn German and integrate into...
Learning a language is one of the main steps towards successful integration into a new country. German might seem difficult, but...
Renting accommodation in Germany
Renting accommodation in Germany is a complex process with many nuances, ranging from finding an apartment and signing the contract…
UniApply admission guide
University admissions in Germany open up unique opportunities for students from all over the world. This country attracts with its high quality...
Freelancer's Handbook in Germany
Contents Preliminary information. Last updated: 02.05.2026. Internal links, external sources and key tax figures for 2026 have been checked:…
Study visas to Germany and their types
Germany attracts students from all over the world thanks to a wide choice of study programmes and relatively low tuition fees. If you...
Immatriculation — confirmation of enrolment
Receiving confirmation of university enrolment in Germany is an important step on the path to your student life…
University admissions in Germany
Applying to German universities is becoming increasingly straightforward thanks to online platforms such as Uni-Assist, which allow you to submit documents to…
Methods of earning pension points — Entgeltpunkte
We were recently looking at the issue of receiving a state pension in Germany. To better understand how the amount of your pension is calculated, it is important...
Blocked account
A blocked account (Sperrkonto) is a special bank account often used by international students, language course students, Chancenkarte holders…
Important changes to the nationality law
In Germany in 2024, the process for acquiring citizenship was simplified. The law with the amendments comes into force on 27.06.2024. The most important thing is that...
First steps towards studying in Germany
Obtaining higher education in Germany is an exciting and promising adventure that opens new horizons and provides unique...
Incoming insurance — travel insurance for Germany
Визовые центры Германии предъявляют требования кдокументам при подаче заявления наполучение шенгенской визы. Медицинская страховка для любыхцелей поездки в…
Moving to Germany by car
Have you entered Germany by car? The car is personal property. Let's look at an example of moving by car from Ukraine…
7 reasons to study for free at a university in...
To begin with, I studied a lot and for a long time at Russian universities. I have several different degrees,…
Green Card — now white
Green card is no longer green. The Grüne Karte is an international motor insurance card: paper confirmation that a...
6 mistakes when moving to Germany
My mistakes when moving to Germany. How I wouldn't do it again and would have saved over 2000...
