Articles | Help in Germany

Jul 31, 20222 min read

How to get Child support advance or Unterhaltsvorschuss in Germany

Unterhaltsvorschuss is a special aid for children of single parents. it can be obtained by single parents not receiving child support.

German Job Opportunities for Non-German Speakers: Is It Possible?

Jul 30, 20223 min read

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German Job Opportunities for Non-German Speakers: Is It Possible?

It is easier for foreigners to find jobs in Germany without having German skills in technology startups and multinational companies

Additional child allowance and benefits for education

Jul 29, 20222 min read

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Additional child allowance and benefits for education

Families with low incomes and single parents are supported by the child supplement program. You can submit the application online.

Munich student’s special payment program and how to get it

Jul 28, 20222 min read

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Munich student’s special payment program and how to get it

Munich offers special payments for students who start school for the first time or change from a primary school to a secondary school.

What is Fiction certificate - Fiktionsbescheinigung in Germany

Jul 27, 20223 min read

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What is Fiction certificate - Fiktionsbescheinigung in Germany

With the fictional certificate, the immigration authorities are able to prove that the applicant has the rights to reside in Germany

How to get Steueridentifikationsnummer - Tax ID in Germany

Jul 25, 20222 min read

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How to get Steueridentifikationsnummer - Tax ID in Germany

The Federal Central Tax Office; Bundeszentralamt für Steuern or simply BZSt issues a unique tax identification number to everybody who’s...

Jul 25, 20223 min read

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Residence permit in Germany - Explained

For the nationals of third countries ( non EU / EEA countries ) a residence permit / Aufenthaltstitel is required to live or work in Germany

Jul 24, 20222 min read

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Can I delete a Schufa entry?

You can apply for your Schufa report on meineschufa.de. It explains your creditworthiness

Do I need to transfer my German residence permit to my new passport?

Jul 21, 20221 min read

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Do I need to transfer my German residence permit to my new passport?

Your settlement permit or EU permanent residence permit is valid in Germany if your passport has expired and you have received a new one.

Jul 13, 20222 min read

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How to get Schufa for free in Germany?

Your Schufa record will be created as soon as you open a bank account or a phone / cable contract in Germany.

Child sick benefits in Germany (Kinderkrankengeld)

Dec 10, 20213 min read

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Child sick benefits in Germany (Kinderkrankengeld)

If your child is sick, you are allowed to take time off from work to care for your child in Germany.

Parental benefits in Germany (Elterngeld in Germany)

Dec 3, 20213 min read

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Parental benefits in Germany (Elterngeld in Germany)

Parental benefit is given to all new parents to manage the loss of earnings caused by the time off work due to the birth of your child.

Dec 2, 20213 min read

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Social security in Germany explained

People work in Germany contribute to the German social security. This is a collectively-financed system to help the people who are in need

Types of employment contracts in Germany

Dec 1, 20216 min read

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Types of employment contracts in Germany

Types of employment contracts in Germany include permanent, fixed-term, part-time, mini-job, and freelance contracts. Temporary agency work

Simplified Step-by-Step Guide to Applying for a German Blue Card

Nov 23, 20212 min read

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Simplified Step-by-Step Guide to Applying for a German Blue Card

Blue Cards are issued by EU member states to third-country nationals. The holder of a Blue Card is entitled to take up residence in the EU.

Arbeitslosengeld - Unemployment benefits in Germany

Nov 21, 20217 min read

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Arbeitslosengeld - Unemployment benefits in Germany

Anybody could become jobless at any point in time due to any reason. However in Germany, you are covered if you become unemployed.

How to get German citizenship as an expat?

Nov 19, 20214 min read

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How to get German citizenship as an expat?

Living in Germany for a long time may grant you the opportunity to apply for German citizenship upon fulfilling additional criteria

Nov 16, 20213 min read

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How can I bring my family to Germany?

A German reunification visa lets you bring your spouse or children to Germany.

How to apply for a German passport (Deutscher Reisepass)

Nov 15, 20213 min read

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How to apply for a German passport (Deutscher Reisepass)

As soon as you get your German citizenship, you can apply for a German passport. You’d require a passport to travel outside of the EU

How to get Permanent residence in Germany

Nov 14, 20215 min read

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How to get Permanent residence in Germany

When you complete a certain amount of time living in Germany on a temporary residence permit, you’d be eligible for a PR

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