German Immigration News

Health insurance  is a legal requirement for student visas, work visas, residence permits, and family reunification visas in Germany. Immigration authorities will check the legitimacy and coverage of your expat health insurance. This health insurance system can feel difficult to navigate, especially as there are over 90 statutory public health insurance providers, known as “ Krankenkassen ”, to choose from. Employees can choose private health insurance, rather than statutory

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