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💡 Welcome to relokate’s handbook! This section of our handbook is publicly available to support all our candidates, with all the questions that come up along the way. We are continuously adding new content, but if there is something you can't find here, don't hesitate to reach out to us to see if we can add an additional topic or to advocate for a new public page. Hope you enjoy reading this as much as we like being transparent about it!🙂

If you’re curious about who we are, find more information on relokate here.

How to use this guide:

  • Moving to another country is one of the most exciting and challenging things you can do, and it's a whole lot easier if you're prepared for it.

  • This guide helps to prepare you for your relocation by providing an overview of life and work in Germany.

  • Here you'll find information about the building blocks of your new life in Germany: visas, residence permits, health insurance, bank accounts, and accommodation.

  • We've also included helpful information about schools, integration courses, and taxes. There's a little cultural navigation, as well as many other tips & tricks.

General information

Life in Germany

Before arriving in Germany

Arrival in Germany

Culture

Glossary

💡 The information given in this guide is compiled and constantly updated based on the experiences of real-life expats in Germany.

Legal disclaimer: the information contained in this guide and on relokate’s website is for general information purposes and do not constitute any business or legal advice.

Last modified: 28.02.2024