When you apply for German citizenship, one of the first questions you’ll be asked is what type of residence permit you have. Will you run into problems if you don’t have permanent residency rights?

Just like with arriving in Germany, there’s a lot of bureaucracy involved with leaving the Bundesrepublik. From cancelling your rental contracts to an ‘Abmeldung’, here are the top things to keep in mind.

Many foreigners in Germany eagerly anticipating the late June arrival of new rules allowing dual citizenship are simultaneously dreading the long wait times they’re expected to see their applications processed. But there is a way to increase your odds for a speedy response. Here’s how.

The September equinox marks the astronomical beginning of autumn in the northern hemisphere, and occurred on the 22nd this year. Did you know there are two German terms for this day?

Workers in Germany get a day off on Thursday October 3rd to mark German reunification. How are shops, transport and medical services affected by the public holiday?

The tax submission deadlines in Germany vary wildly depending on the year, and how you file. We break down the dates to know for this year, and beyond.

One of the most difficult things about moving to a new country is immersing yourself in the culture and history. Here are eight effortless ways to deepen your knowledge of Germany.

There’s a fair amount of stress that comes with buying your dream home in Germany – which can be made a lot worse if you feel you need to back out of the purchase. But if you find yourself in that position – here’s how.

You’re as likely to hear this word on a stormy day as you are around small children.

Now that Germany allows dual citizenship, many long-time residents are thinking about naturalising as German while keeping their current passport. What documents do people need to apply?