Germany Expats
I specialise in writing about visas, housing, healthcare, jobs, and cultural adaptation, offering practical guidance for newcomers and long-term residents. Through well-researched articles, I simplify complex processes, making it easier for students, professionals, and families to settle in.
Legal & Paperwork
Germany’s June 2025 Asylum Reform: Safe-Country Decrees Explained
Germany’s June 2025 Asylum Reform: What You Need to Know About the Safe Country Rule
As of June 4, 2025, Germany’s asylum process underwent a...
Education
How Expats Can Homeschool Their Kids in Germany: Legal Routes and Approved Alternatives
Introduction
In Germany, less than 0.01% of children are homeschooled due to some of the strictest education laws in Europe, a statistic that often shocks...
Everyday Essentials
How Germany’s New Smartphone Durability Law Affects Expats: A 2025 Guide
Every year, the world generates over 50 million tons of electronic waste, and smartphones are a significant contributor to this problem. In response, the...
Family & Childcare
New Miscarriage Leave Rights in Germany: A 2025 Expat Parent’s Guide
About one in four pregnancies ends in miscarriage, but for a long time, there hasn’t been much support for parents who are grieving in...
Expat Resources
How to Maintain Access to Your German Bank Account After Abmeldung in 2025
You've packed up your life, submitted your Abmeldung, and maybe even landed in your new country. But now there's one lingering question:"What happens to...
Finance & Taxes
Inheritance Tax for Expats in Germany: What You Need to Know
Over 1 million expats living in Germany could face unexpected tax bills on inheritances in 2025. And many don't even know it.
If you're an...
Banking & Money Matters
Claiming International School Fees on Your German Tax Return: A 2025 Expat Family Guide to §10 EStG
Raising a family in Germany can be a rewarding experience. However, it's essential to recognize that costs can accumulate quickly. Private school fees, daycare...
Banking & Money Matters
Exploring the Digital Pension Overview: A 2025 Comprehensive Guide to the Deutsche Rentenversicherung’s Online Service
Planning your pension in Germany is now easier. Keeping track of your future finances can be overwhelming. Germany’s new Digital Pension Overview (Digitale Rentenübersicht) will help...
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