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Guides, checklists and news for students, professionals and families planning their move to Germany.
Opportunity Card01AUFENTHALTSTITELChancenkarte12 Mon.20 Std.6 Pkt.
Germany’s Opportunity Card: who can apply
Enter Germany without a job offer and look for work on the ground. Here is who qualifies and what you need.
5 min readAusbildung02AUSBILDUNGSVERGÜTUNG€800–1,400+ Ausbildung explained: earn while you learnPaid vocational training with a German company — no tuition fees and a monthly allowance from day one.
4 min readHigher Studies03ZulassungB.Sc. · M.Sc. Bachelor’s and Master’s in GermanyLow or no tuition at public universities, many English-taught programmes and time to find a job after you graduate.
5 min readLife in Germany04Anmeldung14 Tage123456789101112131415161718192021 Your first 14 days in GermanyAddress registration, bank account, Tax ID and residence permit — the to-dos that unlock everything else.
4 min readVisa05SPERRKONTO€12–13K What is a blocked account?The proof of funds Germany asks for — how much you need and why it matters for your visa.
3 min readAccommodation060% MaklerWohnung€400–500 Finding your first home in Germany
Why your address matters from day one, and how to have a place sorted before you land.
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