For Americans moving to Germany
Ancestry shortcut: Americans may also qualify via ancestry — §15 StAG for Nazi persecution descendants.
Standard German rates. No flat rate or special regime for freelancers For artists, journalists, IT freelancers. Must prove professional freelance activity.
Connect with an immigration adviser for this route.
Global health insurance for residents abroad.
Move and hold money across borders.
Document handling for simpler routes.
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