Emigrating to Germany
Stop paying thousands to intermediaries. Get the complete blueprint of 15 practical guides + toolkit and arrange everything yourself.
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The most read chapters
Why Germany?
Economy, proximity, culture, pros and cons vs. the Netherlands
Health insurance
Statutory (GKV) vs Private (PKV) health insurance, AOK, TK, Barmer
Regions
Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, Cologne, Frankfurt, NRW, border area — character per region
Cost of living
Costs per city/region, Warmmiete/Kaltmiete, groceries, energy
First 90 days
Step-by-step plan for the first 3 months after arriving in Germany
Paperwork & bureaucracy
Anmeldung, Aufenthaltstitel, Burgeramt, Meldebescheinigung
All guides
15 chapters, step by step
Opening a bank account
Deutsche Bank, Sparkasse, N26, Commerzbank — Schufa, documents
Finding housing
Immobilienscout24, WG-Gesucht, Kaution, Schufa, Wohnungsbesichtigung
Taxes
Lohnsteuer, Einkommensteuer, Steuerklassen, Steuererklarung, NL-DE treaty
Driver's license & car
License exchange, TUV/HU, registration, vehicle tax
Learning German
Learning German, dialects, Integrationskurs, VHS, Goethe-Institut
Working & entrepreneurship
Employment contract, Freiberufler vs Gewerbe, business registration, tax office
Social security
Sozialversicherung, Rentenversicherung, Kindergeld, Elterngeld
Children & education
School system, Grundschule, Gymnasium, Realschule, Hauptschule, Kita, enrollment
Bringing pets
EU Pet Passport, dog tax, muzzle requirements, veterinarian
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INCLUDED: PRACTICAL TOOLS
Besides the 21 guides, you receive ready-to-use templates, checklists, and calculators.
Pre-departure Checklist (3 Months Before)
Tax-ID Application Preparation Form
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Property Transfer Tax Calculator
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First Week in Germany
NL & EN version included
Knowledge Base
Frequently asked questions & in-depth articles
Cost of living in Germany
Overview of cost of living in Germany.
Anmeldung in Germany
Anmeldung in Germany: steps and documents.
Taxes in Germany
Explanation of the German tax system.
Healthcare in Germany
Everything about healthcare in Germany.
Emigrating to Germany
Complete guide for emigrating to Germany.
Stories from emigrants
Dutch people who already made the move
Marco (34)
Venlo → Düsseldorf
As a nurse I had been commuting across the border for years. When I decided to actually move to DĂĽsseldorf, the real paperwork began.
Niels (28)
Amsterdam → Berlijn
Amsterdam rent prices drove me away. Berlin offered a startup job, an affordable apartment and a vibrant nightlife.
Dennis & Laura (38)
Arnhem → Kleve
With three children we moved from Arnhem to Kleve. A bigger house, Kindergeld and a Grundschule around the corner — but the German school system took some getting used to.
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Terms every emigrant should know
Anmeldung (Address Registration)
The mandatory address registration at the Bürgeramt within 14 days of moving. Without Anmeldung you cannot open a bank a…
Meldebescheinigung (Registration Certificate)
Proof of your Anmeldung. You need this document for almost everything: bank account, tax number, health insurance, emplo…
BĂĽrgeramt (Citizens Office)
The citizens office where you register your address, request identity documents and handle other administrative matters.…
Steuer-ID (Tax Identification Number)
Your personal tax identification number, automatically assigned after your Anmeldung. Your employer needs this number. I…
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