German Immigration News

Health insurance is a mandatory requirement for foreigners applying for a visa to live or work in Germany. Immigration authorities will determine if your chosen insurance meets statutory standards and if your contributions are being paid correctly.  Expat health insurance can often cause avoidable problems for visa applications, especially for UK nationals post-Brexit and for American and Australian applicants who arrived in the country visa-free before applying for a visa du

Many professionals from Australia, the UK, and the United States arrive in Germany with salaries above the national average. If you’re exploring the option for a work visa to move to Germany, you’ll need to understand your expat health insurance options. 90% of the population has public health insurance , and the cost of this insurance is calculated using a general contribution rate and an additional contribution rate, known as “ Zusatzbeitrag”. Health insurance contributions

Germany is no longer experiencing its much-publicised “ skilled labour shortage”. Instead, the country is currently in a labour market downturn  with rising unemployment and lower hiring rates throughout multiple industries. This declining labour market has a direct impact on third-country nationals and visa holders, whose residency rights typically rely on their employment status. If you’re an expat or considering applying for a work visa, the current state of the German lab

Health insurance is a legal prerequisite for foreigners living in Germany on a visa. Whether you’re arriving on a work visa, student visa, or a family reunion visa, you’ll need to have adequate health insurance that is valid from the first day of your residence. This health insurance  must be recognised under German law, and it often causes problems for students and professionals from Australia, the USA, and the UK. If you have inadequate coverage or are relying on foreign tr

Foreigners living and working in Germany are often confronted with legal issues – for example, regarding their job, traffic, or...