ChecklistChecklist
Newcomer checklist
Your first weeks in Germany: Anmeldung, health insurance, a bank account and a SIM card — with a short how-to for each and progress you can track.
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Tools & checklists, not articles
Interactive guides for the practical side of life in Germany — work through them at your own pace. Each one is dated and clearly marked as informational, not legal advice.
Decision guideDecision guide
Driver's license in Germany
Answer a few questions to find out whether you can keep your licence, need to convert it, or must take the German test.
Open→ComparisonComparison
Residence permit types
Compare the main German residence permits — EU Blue Card, skilled worker, student, job-seeker, family reunion — side by side.
Open→GuideGuide
Einbürgerung (citizenship)
What German naturalisation requires after the 2024 reform: residence years, language, the test, and dual citizenship.
Open→CalculatorCalculator
Residency & citizenship eligibility
Enter how long you have lived in Germany and a few details to estimate your path to permanent residency (Niederlassungserlaubnis) or citizenship.
Open→TopicArticles
Language
German courses, certifications and the road to B2 — everything to learn the language.
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