Driving in Germany is fairly east with the outstanding road networks and motorways. Germany has no toll fees for cars but petrol prices are quite high. The roads in Germany are great but drivers may come across many small Read more…

With all the great transport links in Germany, most people prefer to use the public transport as opposed to driving as trains are the most common and fastest way to get around. With high-speed rail links between the main Read more…

Expats are expected to pay tax on income that has come from a German source. Individuals who earn more than those that are on lower salaries will pay more tax. Residents of Germany or individuals who have an income Read more…

Germany has over 2,500 commercial banking institutions which offer many banking options which make it hard for expats to know where to begin. The system of banking and taxes in Germany is quite straight forward and once expats have Read more…

Germany has healthcare of high quality with many services being available, it is also less likely that expats will need to wait for treatments. Those that are living and residing in the country may be eligible for state healthcare Read more…

43Expats moving to the country must be aware of the education system and the different types of schools which children can be enrolled in. Once a student enters secondary school, there are five different school types and these will Read more…

The costs of living accommodation in Germany are low and average rents in Munich are the highest in the country. Many Germans spend less than 30 percent of their income on housing. Finding accommodation is one of the priorities Read more…

Expats seeking employment in Germany will find that there are different ways to be successful in the job search. Although it can be difficult to get started especially if you are restricted to only English speaking jobs. However, those Read more…

There are different types of visas that are available to enter the country, and it is important that expats make an application for the correct one due to the reason why they are coming to the country. Tourist Visa Read more…

When moving to Germany expats will need to ensure that all paperwork is in order and make sure they have the right visa and entry requirements for Germany before moving. Citizens of EU states are able to come to the Read more…