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How does everyday life work in Germany?

Do I need health insurance? Where should I look for an apartment?

Find detailed information and useful links on housing, health care, transportation, insurance and more.

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Divorce

What do I need to know?

Home care

What rights do I have?

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Licence Fee for Public Broadcasting

Why do I have to pay "Rundfunkbeitrag"?

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Marriage in Germany

How can I register my marriage?

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Nursing Care System

How can I benefit from it?

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Retiring in Germany

How much pension can I collect?

Hände Stempel Scheidung

Searching for a Flat

How can I find a flat in Germany?

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Supplementary Insurances

What types of insurance do I need?

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Certified Copies

Why do I need certified copies and how can I obtain them?

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Child care

Which types of child daycare service exist in Germany?

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Cycling in Germany

What do I need to know?

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Obtaining a Driving Licence in Germany

How can I drive a car in Germany?

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Eating & Drinking

What sort of food culture exists in Germany?

Family

Family life in Germany

Berlin flea market

Flea Markets in Germany

How are they different from regular shops?

Health

Everything you need to know about health care in Germany

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Mobile Service in Germany

Which type of service works best for me?

Berlin subway

Mobility

How can I move around without a car?

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Pets

What regulations apply to pets and their owners?

Keys in the lock

Renting a flat in Germany

What do I need to know?

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Schufa

What is “Schufa” and why do I need it?

Request for Permit for subsidized housing

WBS: Affordable Flats in Germany

How can I rent a cheap apartment?

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Waste Separation and Recycling

A guide to sorting your waste