Explainer Videos

Bite-sized informative animations about life in Germany

"Ausbildungsduldung"

How can an "Ausbildungsduldung" help me stay in Germany?

"Kinderzuschlag"

Can I receive Additional Child Benefit?

"Überhangmandate"

Why does the number of MPs change after each federal election?

COVID Vaccination

What do I need to know about COVID vaccines?

Child Benefit

Can I apply for "Kindergeld"?

Corona Warning App

How does the new app work?

Elections in Germany

Who has the right to vote in Germany, and how is the process?

Cartoon pharmacy

Health Insurance in Germany

What type of health insurance do I need?

Licence Fee for Public Broadcasting

Why do I have to pay "Rundfunkbeitrag"?

Cartoon signing a mobile phone contract

German mobile phone contracts

What do I need to know before signing a contract?

Nursing Care System

How does it work?

Cartoon BAMF

Residence Permits for Refugees

What type of residence permit can I obtain?

Cartoon violent man and injured woman

"Ruhezeiten"

What do I need to know about the so-called "quiet times"?

Schufa?

Schufa Report

How can I apply for a free copy?

Tax Declaration

Do I have to do it too?

Travelling abroad for refugees

Can I travel outside Germany?

Unpaid Bills & "Inkasso"

How should I deal with debt collection companies?

WBS

What is a Wohnberechtigungsschein? How can I apply for one?

Waste Separation & Recycling

How can I sort my trash correctly?

Cartoon violent man and injured woman

What is Domestic Violence?

How can I protect myself?