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Reasons why people leave Germany

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How many people emigrate from Germany every year? It isn’t unusual or anything new that germans and people living in Germany emigrate too. Every year, hundreds of thousands of people relocate from Germany. According to Statista, in 1991, just under 596,000 people left Germany. The… Read More »Reasons why people leave Germany

Deregister from Germany despite the pandemic

Deregistering despite the pandemic

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The pandemic and German bureaucracy The Corona pandemic proves to be a great difficulty for German bureaucracy. The so-called “living organ” (that’s how Germans refer to their bureaucratic system), which can also be challenging for native citizens, is now bound to create even more difficulties.… Read More »Deregistering despite the pandemic

Leaving Germany: Ultimate Checklist

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Leaving Germany: A Comprehensive Guide Saying Farewell to Germany Leaving Germany: This Comprehensive Guide provides expats our ultimate checklist and invaluable information on the necessary steps to take when relocating away from Germany. Suppose you have been living in Germany and decide to relocate back… Read More »Leaving Germany: Ultimate Checklist

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What is the Rundfunkbeitrag?

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What is the Rundfunkbeitrag? Broadcasting fee in Germany – ARD ZDF Deutschlandradio Beitragsservice (GEZ) The Rundfunkgebühr, commonly known as the “broadcasting fee,” plays a crucial role in financing public broadcasting companies in Germany. Administered by the ARD ZDF Deutschlandradio Beitragsservice (GEZ), the broadcasting fee (“Rundfunkbeitrag”)… Read More »What is the Rundfunkbeitrag?

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Terminating my rental apartment

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Quit an apartment in Germany The termination of a rental apartment is only valid in written form. As a rule, a statutory notice period of three months applies to tenants. However, a shorter period may be agreed upon in the lease. To meet the deadline,… Read More »Terminating my rental apartment

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Deregistration from Germany | Guidelines for Expats in Germany

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German Residence Deregistration: Essential Steps Before You Depart Understanding the Importance of Deregistration  Before you move out of Germany, it’s vital to deregister your residence. This action has significant legal and practical implications. Bypassing the deregistration process can lead to unwelcome complications. Dive deeper into… Read More »Deregistration from Germany | Guidelines for Expats in Germany

Emigration Vaccination Requirement

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In which country do I need to get vaccinated? Some people want to leave Germany to evade a Corona vaccination requirement. However, there are vaccination recommendations and obligations for many countries beyond Corona. You can find further information at the responsible foreign office or the… Read More »Emigration Vaccination Requirement