Navigating getting German Citizenship

An overview of all the law changes and eligibility criteria in 2024.If you’re living in Germany and considering applying for citizenship, you’re not alone. In June 2024, significant

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LGBTQIA+ Resources in Berlin (in English)

An ongoing collection of health, social and cultural resources for English-speaking queer people in Berlin.HealthcareQueer Med — Really great resource for finding Germany-wide queer-friendly doctors. Also good for people

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Freelancing in Germany: What and How?

Nick Oestreich is the Head of Business Development at Uplink and is sharing with us some useful tips and tricks for freelancers in Germany.Uplink is an exclusive network of 4,000+ IT

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How to Do the Fragebogen zur Steuerlichen Erfassung (Part 2)

In the first part of this series, we covered how to register for the ELSTER platform as a new user. In this part, we’ll explain step by step how to

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How to Do the Fragebogen zur Steuerlichen Erfassung (Part 1)

Completing the Fragebogen zur steuerlichen Erfassung to register as a freelancer must be done online via Germany’s ELSTER (tax) portal. Part One of this guide covers how to register for

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Mental Health Resources in English for Expats in Germany

Caring for your mental health is essential no matter where you live, and an extra challenge when you are living abroad: Here’s Expath’s collection of mental healthcare providers,

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German Health Insurance Simplified (Part II)

(by Feather, originally published March 23, 2023) New country, new health insurance system! German health insurance can be daunting for new arrivals. In the first part of this

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German Health Insurance Simplified (Part I)

(by Feather, originally published on Feb 27, 2023)New country, new health insurance system. German health insurance can be daunting for new arrivals to the country. In this guide,

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Insurance Options in Germany

Getting insurance in Germany doesn‘t have to be a scary topic — neither for individuals nor for companies. In this article, we explain two convenient options for employees:

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Three German New Year’s Traditions You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

Curious about how Germans handle the holidays? Here's some insight to help you look like a pro.BleigießenGather around your favorite candle for a spot of fortune-telling!Place a little

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