Relocation Blog by Annette & Andrea

The settlement permit is a form of residence permit. In this article, you will learn which requirements foreigners must fulfill in order to obtain such a settlement permit, which documents are required for the application and how it differs from other residence titles.The settlement permit allows you to stay in Germany for an unlimited period of time. However, this title does not convey a right to stay for more than90 days in another EU member state.

British citizens resident in Germany and in possession of a driver's license issued in the United Kingdom can apply for a German driver's license.

Corona has banished the brexite a little from the visual field. The lockdown of the Corona pandemic is being selectively relaxed. The first trips to other European countries are possible again and the first "Brexite migrants" use this regained travel opportunity immediately and are now increasingly moving from the UK to the financial centre Frankfurt.

Finding affordable housing is a challenge. In some cities, finding accommodation can be more complex and longer than planning an expedition to the Arctic. And perhaps more nerve-wracking. A viewing appointment with 100 competitors is not uncommon.

Spring at last! When chocolate Easter bunnies and colourful eggs dominate the displays in the shops, then especially little sweet tooth will be happy. But if we are honest, we ask ourselves these days much too seldom: What is the origin of Easter? Where does the term come from and which Easter customs are really traditional?

What are the U examinations for children? In Germany, the medical care of children is a top priority. Parents are legally obliged to perform the so-called "U-examinations" with their children. These document the child's developmental steps and also serve to identify possible developmental delays in good time.

What could be more suitable for adults and children in the pre-Christmas season than baking cookies and building and decorating gingerbread houses, and thus getting to know a tradition of their new "home" Germany.

Welcome to Bad Homburg, a beautiful city located at the bottom of the Taunus hills. Only 20 minutes drive Frankfurt. 

Different countries, different customs: Without wanting to fall into stereotypes about specific behaviour, certain country-specific peculiarities must be taken into account,which make life and cooperation easier or more pleasant for all parties.

How do you ventilate your home properly to prevent mould on the walls? Disagreements between landlords and tenants occur time and again. One point of dispute is the damage to the apartment walls caused by incorrectly heated and ventilated rooms. Mould stains, mould or damp walls or window panes that are wet inside.

Many families take advantage of the indoor playgrounds, especially when the weather is wet and cold or the next children's birthday party is coming up.

One of our most challenging relocation assignments last year, we received from an American client who moved back home to the East of the USA after more than 10 years of living in Germany. 

Learning the German language leads to better communication with German-speaking colleagues, neighbours and perhaps also German friends (even if it is only the will shown to deal with the language)…

When applying for a work visa or Blue Card for Germany, you must also prove that you have sufficient health insurance coverage for yourself, your wife and children.

Time and again our customers ask why they have to pay broadcasting fees even though they will not use German television and radio programmes, especially due to a lack of German language skills.

First, you have to apply for the Blue Card EU for academic professionals in your home country - at the responsible German representation abroad.

Holders of a foreign non-EU driving licence who want to drive in Germany have to take a few things into account. As it is so often the case in the jungle of German laws, there are very different regulations regarding…