Remote work has transformed the modern workplace, with employers worldwide recognising that many employees can work efficiently online. In Germany, immigration authorities have adapted their interpretation of existing laws to accommodate this new reality, making it easier for international professionals to work remotely from Germany. Dealing with Germany's visa and tax requirements requires careful [...]
Germany has emerged as an increasingly attractive destination for Israeli professionals, entrepreneurs, and families seeking new opportunities in the heart of Europe. With its robust economy, extensive technology sector, and strategic position as a gateway to European markets, Germany offers multiple pathways for Israeli citizens to establish residency and build successful careers. Our full-service [...]
Germany has become an increasingly attractive destination for Iranian nationals seeking new opportunities and a stable future. With its robust economy, excellent education system, and comprehensive social benefits, Germany offers multiple pathways for Iranian citizens to establish residency. This guide outlines the primary immigration routes available and how professional legal assistance can streamline your journey. [...]
After weeks of negotiations, the Conservative-Social Democrat coalition (CDU/CSU - the Union - and SPD, often referred to as "Black-Red" due to their party colours) has agreed on key points for a new migration policy in their coalition agreement. This policy includes the rejection of asylum seekers at the borders, which should be carried [...]
Germany's laws on dual citizenship have undergone a historic transformation. Traditionally reluctant to allow dual citizenship, Germany has gradually become more lenient, especially for citizens from other EU member states and Switzerland, and now dual citizenship is more accessible for those residing in Germany from third countries (non-EU countries). Previously, German citizens living [...]
Important Update:The new German Citizenship Law entered into force in June 2024. For further information, please read our article about the updates to German citizenship law.The German government announced in 2022 that it would launch two migration packages. These are intended to simplify and expand German immigration law fundamentally. Migration Package 1 was already adopted [...]
If you are an IT specialist with professional experience looking for a new challenge, Germany presents itself as a country with a high demand for those with the proper qualifications. Working in Germany provides the opportunity to be based right at the heart of Europe and to benefit from all that Germany has to [...]
After two months of talks, the German "traffic light" coalition has agreed to a deal to form a coalition government. With their diverse political agendas, the Social Democrats (SPD), the Green Party (Bündnis 90/Die Grünen) and the liberal Free Democrats (FDP) have had eight weeks of discussion, and have drawn a plan for government [...]
As a member of the European Union, German citizens experience the many benefits of European Union citizenship. EU citizenship opens almost the entire continent of Europe as a place to live, work, study, retire, and much more. Having EU citizenship allows German citizens to benefit from extra consular support when needed. At Schlun & [...]
§ 116 (2) German Constitution provides for former German nationals who were deprived of their citizenship for political, racial or religious reasons between 30 January 1933 and 8 May 1945, as well as for their descendants, to be entitled to re-naturalisation (so-called "Wiedergutmachungseinbürgerung"). Other types of naturalisation sometimes require a certain knowledge of German [...]