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    • Germany
    • Living in Europe, Working in Europe
    • Entry conditions/visas, Health insurance, Medical care

    Accident Insurance

    Accident insurance ("Unfallversicherung") is part of the statutory social security contributions. The legal basis is laid out in Book VII of the German Social Code ("Sozialgesetzbuch"). The most important object of accident insurance is to cover you in the event of accidents at work; it does not...

    • Germany
    • Living in Europe, Leaving Europe
    • Departure conditions/formalities, Health insurance, Medical care

    Accident Insurance


    • Germany
    • Living in Europe
    • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    As there is a shortage of housing in Germany, accommodation is often expensive, at least in many larger towns and cies. You often may have to spend 40% of your monthly salary/fellowship on rent. This is particularly true for the kind of accommodation visiting researchers usually require: furnished...


    • Germany
    • Living in Europe
    • Access to the culture of the host country/language courses

    Culture and Language of Germany

    Information about Germany Visit the following websites for information on German politics and business, culture and society and many other topics: www.facts-about-germany.de The "Facts about Germany" website provides up-to-date information on German politics, business, culture, history and society...

    • Germany
    • Living in Europe, Working in Europe
    • Entry conditions/visas

    Customs Formalities

    TRAVELING WITHIN THE EUROPEAN UNION When entering Germany from an EU Member State, goods for private consumption can be carried free of charge. However, restrictions may apply to certain goods. Further information: Travel within the European Union. ENTERING GERMANY FROM A NON-EU COUNTRY Customs...

    • Germany
    • Living in Europe
    • Access to the culture of the host country/language courses, Banking

    Daily Life

    On the following pages you will find information which is especially useful for incoming researchers. Please note that we cannot cover all the issues of everyday life in this context. For additional information please refer to the links below. Banks and 'Sparkassen' If you are staying in Germany for...

    • Germany
    • Leaving Europe
    • Departure conditions/formalities

    Departure Conditions and Formalities

    As a German citizen you have the right to enter another Member State of the EU / EEA State and Switzerland without any special formalities. You are not required to apply for a visa. Article 21 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) and the Agreement on the Free Movement of...

    • Germany
    • Working in Europe
    • Career Development

    Dual Career

    When deciding to relocate, it is not just the individual career path that is decisive, but also the possibilities for spouses and partners are an imporant factor to consider. Appointments of foreign researchers, in particular, often fail due to a lack of job opportunities for their partners...