Job seekers moving to Germany

Germany's points-based job seeker visa. Who qualifies, how the six-point threshold works, and the Indian degree recognition piece.

Salary thresholds, PR timelines, spouse work rights, Opportunity Card, freelancer permit, and which residence path fits your situation in Germany.

When and how to renew your EU Blue Card. Employer changes, salary threshold drops, what documents the Ausländerbehörde needs, and the PR path from renewal.

How to write a German CV (Lebenslauf) and cover letter (Anschreiben) that work. German application culture, job portals, and interview expectations for Indian professionals.

The mandatory address registration. How to book it, what to bring, what goes wrong, and how to survive the wait in Berlin and Munich.

N26, DKB, Sparkasse, or something else. What you need, what each one actually does, and the trap of debit-first culture.

Public vs private, which provider to choose, what it actually costs, and the rules that catch Indians off guard.

Why every Indian in Germany needs private liability insurance, what it covers, what it does not, how much it costs, and which provider to choose.

DTAA, Steuer-ID vs Steuernummer, what to claim, which app to use, and when you actually need a Steuerberater.

The four pillars of German Sozialversicherung — pension, health, unemployment, and care insurance. What Indians pay, what they get, and what happens to contributions when they move back to India.

How German unemployment insurance works, how much you get, how long it lasts, what happens to your Blue Card, and how to apply at the Agentur für Arbeit.

Which B1 German certificate is accepted for permanent residence and citizenship, how to book the exam in Germany, what each test section requires, and realistic preparation timelines.

Can you freelance on the side of your German job? The €410 exemption, when to register a Gewerbe, how side income is taxed, and what your work permit allows.

How many vacation days you are entitled to, how sick leave actually works, notice periods by tenure, probation rules, and what German employment law guarantees you.

How to actually find a job in Germany. LinkedIn optimization, cold outreach to German companies, how German recruitment works, salary negotiation, and typical timelines for Indian candidates.

How to navigate German public transport. The Deutschlandticket, Deutsche Bahn long-distance trains, city U-Bahn and S-Bahn, Bahncard, airport connections, and apps to use.

Abmeldung, final tax return, pension refund, closing bank accounts, GKV cancellation, shipping, Indian customs rules, and OCI status when leaving Germany.

How to invest in ETFs as an Indian in Germany. Depot account options, the 26.375% Abgeltungsteuer, Freistellungsauftrag, Vorabpauschale, and what to do with Indian mutual funds and NRE accounts.