Health Insurance After Brexit: A Roadmap For Britons Living In Germany
Brexit has undoubtedly created a significant shift in various aspects of life for British citizens living across the European Union. One crucial…
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Maintaining Mental Well-being As An Expat In Germany
Moving to a new country as an expat can be an exciting adventure, but it can also bring challenges that impact your…
Read more →Buying A Property In Germany: A Guide For Expats
Germany, Europe’s largest economy, has a robust and diverse property market. Known for its high living standards, solid economic performance, and rich…
Read more →Health Insurance In Germany: A Guide For American Expats
Moving abroad is a tricky proposition from all angles, but healthcare is one of the main worries people state when they are…
Read more →How To Open A Bank Account In Germany
In terms of banking, there are a few options open to expats living in Germany. Some choose to maintain an existing account…
Read more →How To Find A Job In Germany
Germany is the largest economy in Europe, and a major force globally. The job market there has remained buoyant in recent years.…
Read more →How To Rent Or Buy Property In Germany
The housing market in Germany is equally split between renting and buying. There are no restrictions for foreigners buying property, even those…
Read more →How To Apply For A Visa In Germany
Citizens of a country in the European Union or the European Economic Area can enter and remain in Germany as a tourist…
Read more →Maternity Care In Germany: What The Options Are And How To Decide On A Birth Plan
If you are due to give birth in Germany, you will find yourself in the hands of a healthcare system that is…
Read more →How To Find A Job In Germany
Any citizen of an EU country, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Iceland can enter Germany and work there freely without a visa. Citizens…
Read more →How To Keep Your Health Insurance Costs Low In Germany
Germany has one of the best universal healthcare systems in the world, and public healthcare is available to expats and locals alike.…
Read more →How Much Do Health Procedures Cost In Germany?
Germany is recognized for having one of the best healthcare systems in the world, in terms of both affordability and quality. As…
Read more →What Quality Of Healthcare Can You Expect In Germany?
Whether you’re moving to Germany as an expat or you’re interested in learning about medical tourism options there, you can expect a…
Read more →How To Register With The Health System In Germany
As an expat in Germany, you will need to prove that you have health insurance. Whether you are a student, a freelancer,…
Read more →How To Rent A Property In Germany
Moving to a new country can be fraught with challenges and emotion, particularly when it comes to finding somewhere to live that…
Read more →Why Is France Delaying Driving Licenses For UK Nationals?
It will come as no surprise that the uncertainty regarding Brexit is causing significant ongoing problems for British expats abroad and UK…
Read more →How To Get Your Marriage Certificate Recognised In Germany
We live in a global, connected world, where the cost of travel is significantly less than it used to be. Thanks to…
Read more →How To Prepare For Winter In Germany
Winter in Germany requires pragmatism, punctiliousness and preparation. All of which, luckily, are German hallmarks. In this guide, we are going to…
Read more →Driving In Germany: A Guide For New Expats
One of the most common challenges that people face when moving to a new country is getting used to the new rules…
Read more →Avoiding Double Taxation In Germany: A Guide For UK Expats
“The hardest thing in the world to understand is income taxes.” – Einstein There is no shame in feeling discombobulated by taxation…
Read more →Dating In Deutschland: How To Find Your Perfect Partner In Germany
Dating can be confusing no matter where you are. Now double that confusion; you’re dating in Deutschland! So confusing is the courtship…
Read more →Maternity Leave In Germany: Know Your Rights
There are plenty of obstacles to navigate when becoming a parent, but starting a family as an expat in a foreign country…
Read more →How To Gain German Citizenship For Your Child: A Guide For Expat Parents
Between the subclauses and strange stipulations, it’s easy to get lost in the rules around German citizenship for children of expat families.…
Read more →Kindergeld: A Guide To Child Financial Allowance In Germany
Like much of the Western world, Germany has struggled with low birth rates. It is a problem that the country has dealt…
Read more →Romance And Red Tape: A Guide For Expats Getting Married In Germany
Marriage: where romance meets red tape. Whether for love or visas, marriage is a subject that eventually comes up for many long-term…
Read more →What You Need To Know Before Retiring To Germany
“The secret of genius is to carry the spirit of the child into old age, which means never losing your enthusiasm” —…
Read more →How To Drive In Germany: An Expat Guide
Driving in Germany isn’t a cheap thrill, it’s a luxury. It won’t take long to notice that everything from cars to the…
Read more →Challenges Expats Face In Germany And How To Address Them
“If you aren’t in over your head, how do you know how tall you are?” ― T.S. Eliot Of all the sentences…
Read more →How To Enjoy Your First Expat Christmas In Germany
Germany is the birthplace of many of our most beloved Christmas traditions. The country oozes festivity throughout December with Christmas markets, fairy…
Read more →What To Do In Your First Month In Germany
During your first month in Germany, you may feel as though you’re caught in a series of confusing red tape mazes. In…
Read more →An Expat Guide To Banking In Germany
Choosing the right bank can be both stressful and tedious in equal measures. If you’re new in Germany and asking yourself if…
Read more →A Guide To The Cost Of Living In Frankfurt
While German salaries may seem low for many from the Anglosphere, purchasing power is in fact quite high. This means you can…
Read more →Job Hunting In Germany – A Guide For Expats
Germany is in the midst of a powerful era. The country is the economic and symbolic centre of Europe, unemployment is low,…
Read more →An Expat Guide To Getting A Work Permit In Germany
Due to Germany’s ageing population, the government is relatively keen to have more skilled hands on the proverbial deck. This is not…
Read more →German Culture – A Guide For New Expats
You might not think of Germans as quirky, but they can be. While we all know that Germans enjoy punctuality (true), paperwork…
Read more →An Expat Guide To Education In Germany
With its academic tracks and its variety of schools, the German education system looks quite different to those found in the Anglosphere.…
Read more →An Expat Guide To Finding An Apartment In Germany
Apartment hunting is always taxing, but trying to navigate a foreign system in a foreign language can be very difficult. This article…
Read more →An Expat Guide To Learning German
After years as an articulate adult, regressing to the eloquence of an excited toddler can be frustrating and quietly humiliating. But it’s…
Read more →A Guide To Health Insurance In Germany
Health insurance is one of the duller aspects of moving abroad, but in Germany it’s against the law not to be insured,…
Read more →Germany – Recommended Social Media Accounts
At Expat Focus, we like to be on the lookout for resources around the web that could help prospective expats adjust to…
Read more →Understanding Expat Health Insurance In Germany
Health insurance is compulsory as is nursing care insurance and expats looking to receive a residence permit – which they will need…
Read more →Ten Reasons Why Expats Love Living In Berlin
Located in the northeastern part of Germany, Berlin is the capital of the country and one of the major cultural centers on…
Read more →A Newbie’s Guide To Living In Berlin – Art, Culture And Cuisine
Germany is the geographical, economic and political heart of Europe. With a population of over 81 million, it is the second most…
Read more →Ten European Weekend Trips You Can Take By Train from Germany
Germany—the land of beer, bratwurst and the bahn! Germany has a huge and well developed network of trains that are not only…
Read more →Germany – Recommended Blogs
At Expat Focus, we like to be on the lookout for resources around the web that could help prospective expats adjust to…
Read more →Interview with Flavia Holman
Flavia, tell us a bit about yourself and how you came to be an expat. I’m Brazilian/American and have been an expat…
Read more →The International Baccalaureate For Expat Pupils In Germany: Pros and Cons
Education in Germany is second to none. In the last few years, foreign students from parts of Europe and Asia have moved…
Read more →5 Places You Might Want To Move To In Germany But Have Probably Never Heard Of
Germany has always been perceived as a captivating land with its majestic architecture and thriving cultural life. The great German cities of…
Read more →How Immigrants Boost The German Economy, Drive Start-Up Culture
Foreigners are flocking to Germany in their thousands. In fact, the rate of immigration is now at its highest since the 90s.…
Read more →A Guide To Employment Laws In Germany
Employment laws serve to regulate relations between the employer and employees. In Germany, the law makes it compulsory for employees to have…
Read more →Germany – Five Recommended Expat Blogs
At Expat Focus, we like to be on the lookout for resources around the web that could help prospective expats adjust to…
Read more →Questions You Need To Ask Yourself Before Moving To Germany
Expats in Germany will find that life in this cosmopolitan and inventive society is anything but dull. Germany is a highly modernized…
Read more →5 Good Reasons You Should Move To Germany (And 1 Reason You Shouldn’t!)
Germany has consistently placed high in expat polls and is considered to be one of the best places in the world for…
Read more →Make The Most Of Your Time In Germany – 5 Things To Try Before Returning Home
There’s so much to do in Germany, from exploring the grand Alps to relaxing in the many luxurious spas. Then there is…
Read more →Useful Job Hunting Tips For Expats Moving To Germany
Finding employment in a foreign country can seem daunting, as there may be differences in the nature of the job market, labor…
Read more →5 Experiences You Must Try As An Expat In Germany
Germany, which sits in the heart of Europe, is a country of great natural beauty and also a land where orderliness and…
Read more →Shopping For The First Time In Germany? Here’s What You Need To Know
Expats who move to Germany will find that the country offers many high quality products. Locally made products as well as products…
Read more →A Short Expat Guide To Food And Drink In Germany
When we think of German food, we usually think of sauerkraut, sausages and pretzels. But German cooking is actually quite expansive and…
Read more →Getting Set-Up, Integrating, and Living in Germany: A Case Study
by Matthew Jorgensen One way or another, you’ve landed a job in Germany and have an expected date of arrival. Now what?…
Read more →Working Expectations for Expats in Germany
The words “German work ethic” are world-famous for a reason. Since the time of the nation’s Wirtschaftswunder [‘economic miracle’] in the 1950’s,…
Read more →Bach, Building and the Berlin Wall – about Germany and Living There
by Rachel Fuecks Germany is a good place to invest in property. House prices here in Germany have been stable for a…
Read more →Moving to Germany (Deliver Me From Insanity!)
by Katie Toppel The night before our container was scheduled to arrive, we saw the enormous truck parked outside our apartment building.…
Read more →Expats Alone at Home in Germany
by Hilly van Swol-Ulbrich A hot and sultry summer’s day in Frankfurt, Germany. “Oh”… says Dewi,“I am amused, while at home in…
Read more →How I Fell in Love With a German City
by Martha Andrus I fell in love, at first sight, with a beautiful, quaint city called Rothenbach O.T. Upon entering the city…
Read more →Architecture, Driving and Markets in Germany
by Martha Andrus The Netherlands is bordered by Germany, so it is not uncommon to find many Dutch roaming the rolling hills…
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