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- Work in Germany: steps from your country
- Job Search
- Visa and Residence Permits Paperwork
- In Germany after Arrival
- Misc
- German mindset & (corporate) culture
- NEW: IT Study in Germany
- NEW: IT Selfemployment & Freelance in Germany
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Preparations from your country
This is the first article in an Anabin Guides row
How to check your Anabin status (H+ or H- or H+/-) of your university
Find out how likely degree of educatonal institution in your country is recognized in Germany
ZAB explains what you can do if your Anabin Status H+, H- or Н+/-
If your Anabin status negative ( H- ), the solution called ZAB
Translator in your country OR in Germany? What is best for you?
100% safe legal way that translation of your documents will be accepted by ANY German authority
Save good money on a German language test & certificate
Job Search
Create your resume in English but according to German format
Check these sections in your employment contract before signing it
Which German employer are really good? Ask Kununu community
Is your profession in high-demand in Germany? Check it here
Visa and Residence Permits Paperwork
How to proceed while applying for employment visa / Blue Card
Learn the correct visa-terms from the beginning
A guide based on the example of German Embassy in Armeniaannexure
Annexure for employment visa you'll fill with your German employer
For intended Blue card and other reidence titles for employment
This document must be issued by your German employer
Completion Help based on the example of Klemmer International travel insurance
Check your visa immediately after getting it in the embassy
In Germany after Arrival
Anmeldung is one of the most important things you have to do after arrival
This form is a mandatory since since 2014. How to fill it, where to find it
How to book an appointment online (Example: KVR Munich)
Anmeldebestätigung (Registration) - one of the most neede document in Germany
Annexure for employment visa you'll fill with your German employer
Rating of private German banks and 2 tips that will save your money
Step by step guide based on the example of KVR Munich, Germany
Compulsory health insurance is a must if you stay long in Germany ("TK" as example)
How to change your tax class if you got married or your spouse came to Germany as family reunion
Misc
After 6 months of living in Germany you must convert your driver licence (Example: Munich)
How to create a solid looking business card
A few tips from my own experience on how to write a request in Germany
How does a serious German email address look like?
Which communication channel works better if your German is not yet fluent
German mindset & (corporate) culture
The faster you adopt long-term mindset, the faster you feel confident and comfortable in Germany. In all areas.
Desire for fairness (up to absurdity) is a very representative in German culture
Once you have internalized these values, you're ahead of 60% of your competitors
NEW: IT Study in Germany
Free Education for International Students. Upsides & Downsides, How to overcome Obstacles
If your school certificate is not sufficient for direct entry to a German university, you will usually have to attend a Studienkolleg in Germany.
Higher Education Compass or Hochschulkompass - #1 German search portal for your education
NEW: IT Freelance & Selfemployment in Germany
You don't have a German passport? Then this FAQ about IT selfemployment and freelace is definitely for you