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Real application advice, programme decisions, visa steps, and student-life guides, written for applicants who want the process made plain.
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Career & Jobs·13 min read
Germany IT visa without a degree in 2026: The §19c route, salary needed, what 'IT experience' means
Yes, IT pros without a degree can get a German work visa in 2026. EU Blue Card IT specialist path, §19c backup, 2026 salary, and process.
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Germany shortage occupation list 2026: jobs that unlock the lower Blue Card salary threshold
Germany's shortage occupation list names the jobs that unlock the lower 2026 EU Blue Card salary threshold. Here is what is on it and how to use it.
Read articleVisa & Immigration·9 min read
Bringing your spouse to Germany on a student or work visa: Documents, A1 requirement, processing
Complete 2026 guide to Germany's spouse visa on student or work residence permits. A1 German rules, exemptions, documents, fees, and processing time.
Read articleLiving in Germany·10 min read
Parental leave (Elternzeit and Elterngeld) in Germany for expats 2026
Up to 3 years job-protected parental leave and EUR 1,800 monthly Elterngeld. The 2026 expat guide to eligibility, the new EUR 175,000 income cap, and deadlines.
Read articleFinancial Planning·9 min read
Kindergeld for expats in Germany 2026: who qualifies and how to claim
Kindergeld is Germany's monthly child benefit, paid by the Familienkasse to almost any parent legally living here. The 2026 rate is 259 euros per child.
Read articleTop Universities·9 min read
German universities with a summer intake for Master's programs
198 German universities take Master’s applicants for the summer intake, across 1,307 programs. 615 close on 15 January and 452 close before January even starts.
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