Settling in another country, immersing oneself in a foreign culture and becoming part of the new society usually brings tremendous challenges. Those who dare to take this step often face organisational and bureaucratic hurdles.
To provide our clients with the necessary support, the German law firm Schlun & Elseven Rechtsanwälte offers competent and committedlegal assistance. Whether you are applying for a work or residence permit, looking for a place to live or finding the right school or educational institution, our lawyers are always at your side.
As a multi-disciplinary, full-service law firm, we can offer legal support from a single source in all immigration-related legal areas. Our relocation services are tailored to your individual needs – whether you are a private individual or a company that needs professional support for its employees.
Schlun & Elseven: Our Support for Moving to Germany
The organisational effort that comes with a relocation to Germany involves, of course, much more than the initial application for papers. Since almost every aspect of life is affected by a decision to relocate, all aspects require efficient restructuring, for which knowledge of the location, the market and the legal system is required. We offer you help in the following fields:
Home:
- Guidance in choosing the right area or city: information on the rental market, cultural offerings, sports and shopping facilities, private schools and kindergartens.
- Home Search: viewing appointments, lease negotiation, legal review and translation of the rental agreement, coordination of payments of deposit and hand-over of keys.
- Moving in: connection to utilities, application for internet/telephone access, registration for mandatory licence fees for Radio, TV and new media (GEZ)
- Car registration, driver’s license, first aid course and eye test.
- Insurances: health, household, liability.
Family:
- Information about the German educational system,
- Application for kindergarten, schools and universities,
- Child benefits and other social benefits,
- Dog Registration.
Making Connections / Integrating:
- Organization of language courses,
- Support in organizing babysitters, cleaners, gardeners, etc.,
- Information on foreign-language doctors, dentists, tax counsels, etc.
Future:
- Extension of residence/work permits,
- Drafting of pensions plans,
- Applications for German citizenship.
Departure from Germany
If you plan on leaving Germany, there are also steps that need to be taken. It can be the case, that you may need to leave in a hurry due to personal or professional issues. Our team is available to provide valuable support in the following areas:
- Leaving your home: termination of the lease, hand-over of keys to the landlord, organization of mail forwarding services, cancellation of utility contracts, telephone/internet contracts, GEZ
- Relocating the family: termination of employment contract, deregistration from school / kindergarten / university, cancellation of child benefits
- Leaving the country: car-deregistration, deregistration of residency
If you would like to know more, please do not hesitate to contact our lawyers directly using the details below.
Preparing the Move to Germany
Several documents will have to be acquired before getting started in Germany. At Schlun & Elseven Rechtsanwälte, our lawyers will gladly take care of several aspects of your move. Our German visa lawyers are ready to support you with acquiring the necessary residence permits and visas. Our team can also advise you on matters of bringing your family with you to Germany.
With extensive experience in immigration, our lawyers can advise you on work permits and confirmation letters from employers. Similarly, we will outline whether your application or degree is at the required level to work in Germany. Our services include advising clients regarding tax IDs in Germany, German and foreign police records, and whether any issues will arise, translating and authenticating official documents and ensuring that you have the available documents for opening a bank account.
Our law firm has years of experience in German relocation and works closely with authorities. Over time we have established valuable contacts during this period of cooperation. For our lawyers, dealing with authorities and overcoming bureaucratic difficulties is a matter of routine, allowing you to receive all residence permits and other official documents as fast as possible.
Practice Group: German Immigration Law
Practice Group:
German Immigration Law
Contact our Lawyers for German Business Immigration Law
Please use our online form to outline your request to us. After receiving your request, we will make a brief initial assessment based on the facts described and provide you with a cost offer. You can then decide whether you would like to engage our services.
