Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from Berlin, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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Documents
How well any meeting with a German bureaucrat goes is directly related to the documents you’ve managed to obtain. Always take every required document or risk being told to return with... read more
Entry Visa
Whether or not you’ll need a visa before arriving in Germany depends on where you’re from. EU passport holders don’t need any kind of visa at any time while citizens of the U.S,... read more
Residence Visa
Several years ago the German government admitted that its immigration system was opaque and overly complex and omitted all but two types of residency permits. Now, unless you’re a student... read more
Labour Card
If you’re not a citizen of the European Union or being transferred to Germany by your company, then the chances of getting a decent job are slim. Despite being the world’s third-largest... read more
ID Card
Although a significant portion of a German’s life revolves around their identification card (known affectionately as a perso), it’s only available to German citizens.... read more
