Guide
Practical, plain-language information for moving to and living in Germany — residence status, everyday laws, work and business, and guides to major German cities.
Anmeldung: Registering Your Address in Germany
Why registering your address is a legal requirement in Germany, what documents you need, and what happens automatically afterwards.
Read more Arrival & First StepsResidence Permits in Germany: An Overview
Visa, Aufenthaltserlaubnis, Niederlassungserlaubnis, EU Blue Card — the main residence titles in Germany and what each one is for.
Read more Arrival & First StepsHealth Insurance, Bank Account & Tax ID: Your First-Month Checklist
After Anmeldung: the key things to sort out in your first few weeks in Germany.
Read more Residency & German LawFrom Residence Permit to Citizenship: Permanent Settlement & the 2024 Reform
What the path to permanent settlement and German citizenship looks like — including the important 2024 reform that now allows dual citizenship.
Read more Residency & German LawEveryday German Rules Every Newcomer Should Know
From waste separation to quiet hours to the broadcasting fee — small rules that can quickly cause trouble or fines if you don't know them.
Read more Residency & German LawDriving in Germany: Converting Your Licence and Registering a Car
Which driving licences Germany recognises, what applies to Iranian licences specifically, and how registering a car works.
Read more Work & BusinessWorking in Germany: Job Search, Qualification Recognition & Employment Contracts
Where to look for jobs in Germany, how foreign qualifications get recognised, and what to check in an employment contract.
Read more Work & BusinessStarting a Business: Trade Registration, Freelancing & Taxes
The difference between a registered trade and freelancing, what you need to start, and how to make your new business visible on Yabino.
Read more Work & BusinessTaxes & Social Security: What Comes Off Your Paycheck
Tax ID vs. tax number, the four pillars of social insurance, and when filing a tax return is mandatory.
Read more City GuidesBerlin: A Newcomer's Guide
Offices, neighbourhoods, public transport and the job market — a practical overview of Berlin for anyone moving to the capital.
Read more City GuidesHamburg: A Newcomer's Guide
Port city, trade, and a distinctive northern-German feel — what to know when moving to Hamburg.
Read more City GuidesMunich: A Newcomer's Guide
High quality of life and a strong job market, but also high rents — an overview of Munich for newcomers.
Read more City GuidesFrankfurt am Main: A Newcomer's Guide
Germany's financial centre with an international feel — what matters when moving to Frankfurt.
Read more City GuidesCologne: A Newcomer's Guide
Rhineland warmth, a media hub, and comparatively moderate rents — an overview of Cologne.
Read moreNot legal advice
This guide is for general orientation only and does not replace individual legal, tax or immigration advice. Rules change and depend on your personal situation — always confirm current requirements with the responsible Ausländerbehörde, Standesamt, Finanzamt or a licensed advisor before making decisions.