Some European countries made it possible for those who invest in real estate in their countries to gain residency or citizenship under so-called "Golden Visas". Countries that had such "Golden Visa" schemes included Malta, Ireland, Portugal, Spain and Cyprus, but what about Germany in 2024? Can investing in real estate in Germany bring about citizenship [...]
The interest in eSports in Germany has grown at an enormous rate over the last number of years and this is reflected in the new eSports Visa. This visa will be brought in with the new Skilled Immigration Act which we have written about recently. The new Skilled Immigration Act will be brought in [...]
Change happens constantly. Such transformations can occur in many ways, especially with complicated issues like population demographics and economic developments. How a country responds to such developments can determine whether it thrives or struggles. Germany is currently undergoing a period of change. The demographic developments indicate that Germany is an ageing country. Added to [...]
COVID-19 coronavirus has made headline news all around the world since its outbreak in China. Its impact in China has been severe, with over 80,000 people suffering from the virus, and the death toll there has exceeded 3000. Since then, Europe has become the epicentre of the virus, with Italy and Spain being the countries [...]
Should a person commit an action that ends up on their criminal record it can follow them for a long time. Such an action can have a serious impact on what they can and cannot do. Traveling to another country, never mind moving to one, can of course be majorly impacted by having a [...]
The EU Blue Card has made working in the European Union easier for non-EU citizens. The primary purpose of the EU Blue Card is to ensure ease of access for highly qualified professionals looking to work in Europe. Furthermore, it has aimed to bring workers from other parts of the world to Europe in [...]
The events of World War II shaped the world we know today. On a geopolitical scale this catastrophe led to organisations like the United Nations, the European Union and NATO. Moreover, it led to the legislating for human rights on an international level. Above all, the events of World War II serve as a [...]
A divorce is undoubtedly not only an emotional situation but also a legal challenge. This can be an additional burden for those affected if it takes place abroad. Especially if your German residence permit is linked to your marriage. To provide our clients with the necessary overview of the legal options in such a [...]
Coming from Hong Kong, there are many reasons to move to Germany. In fact, coming from anywhere, there are many reasons to move to Germany. Situated at the heart of Europe, in a geographical, economic and political sense, Germany is a country that offers a huge variety of opportunities. In this article, we will [...]
The Brexit process is currently ongoing. On 30 March 2019, the EU membership of the United Kingdom is going to end. However, the planned withdrawal agreement stipulates an additional transition period until 31 December 2020 during which EU legislation continues to apply to and in the UK. This situation also raises questions in German [...]