Stop B: Settling in
Permanent residence and citizenship in Germany 2026: when and how
When you can get a settlement permit, how the Blue Card shortens the wait, and the 2026 rules for German citizenship, including dual citizenship.
Settling in
A bank account, a room, getting around.
Stop B: Settling in
Anmeldung in Germany: how to register your address in 2026
The 14-day rule, the landlord form you need, what to bring, and why the Anmeldung unlocks almost everything else.
Stop B: Settling in
Best German banks in 2026: C24, ING or Commerzbank
Fees, interest and apps compared, and which account suits you in your first months.
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Cost of living in Berlin in 2026
Rent by neighbourhood, groceries, insurance and a realistic monthly budget.
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House rules in a German shared flat (WG): cleaning, guests, noise and bills
What your flatmates expect, a cleaning rota you can copy, and messages for awkward moments.
Stop B: Settling in
Is the Deutschlandticket still worth it at €63?
The maths for commuters, weekend travellers and families after the 2026 price rise.
Stop B: Settling in
The Rundfunkbeitrag (GEZ) explained: €18.36 a month per home
Why every household pays it, how shared flats split it, how to register, and who can be exempt.
Stop B: Settling in
Your first 30 days in Germany: a week-by-week checklist
What to do in which order after you land, so that every document is ready when the next office asks for it.