When you are moving to Germany it is important that you have the correct visas to do so. Anyone who is staying in Germany for longer than three months is required to gain a residence permit. Also if when you have moved to Germany you decide that you wish to change your residency, even if you are only moving one street away you must report this to the registry office of both the old and new place of residence. This is not just aimed at immigrants moving to Germany, it is also relevant to the countries nationals.
There are certain rules surrounding what you need to do to get a residence permit. These often vary from place to place according to your status. For wherever you are hoping to move to you will need a passport and proof that you have a place to live as well as proof that you are able to support yourself when you are living in Germany. When you have these aspects you may also need to include proof that you have a critical skill or proof that you are married.
The cost of living in Germany can vary from place to place and certain places in Germany can have a high cost of living. For example if you live in Munich it will cost you more than if you live in Rostock. The most expensive areas within Germany are ones where there are a high expatriate population, such as Munich, Frankfurt and Hamburg.
Before you move to Germany it is a good idea to learn some German. This will not only be appreciated by locals but will also mean that your move will go more smoothly as you will have a higher level of communication. Even if you only learn the basics you can continue learning it whilst you are over there.
It is important to remember that you are not just moving to another town you are moving to another country so the way in which things are done and the formalities are different such as table manners; you should always say 'Mahlzeit' or 'Guten Appetit' before eating and it is important that you keep your hands but not your elbows off the table. Also if you are asked to an event such as a dinner party, always try to be punctual.
If you are thinking about or you are in the middle of moving to Germany and you would like some more information about doing so then contact Overs International today and speak to one of our mover advisors today.
