Guides & Resources

Cost of living in Germany for international students

Understand monthly expenses, rent, insurance and how much you really need to live in Germany as a student.

Germany student visa requirements explained

A practical checklist for your German study visa: choose the right route, prepare your evidence and check the responsible mission’s requirements.

How to register your address in Berlin (Anmeldung)

Register your Berlin address using the official service, with a clear document checklist and realistic appointment guidance.

Cost of living in Berlin in 2026: a realistic monthly breakdown

What it actually costs to live in Berlin in 2026, real rent figures by district, the hidden Nebenkosten trap, and honest monthly budgets for students and professionals.

German blocked account (Sperrkonto) 2026: the complete guide

How blocked accounts work, how to compare providers and what to confirm before transferring your funds.

How to open a German bank account in 2026

Which German banks accept new arrivals without an Anmeldung or Schufa history, what documents you need, and the order to do it in.

Best SIM cards for expats in Germany in 2026

Prepaid German SIMs need no Anmeldung and no Schufa. What each network actually costs, the speed caps nobody mentions, and why you pay 13 times a year.

Best health insurance in Germany for expats

Which German health insurance actually fits your situation, what each type costs in 2026, and the choice that is difficult to reverse.

Renting an apartment in Germany as a newcomer

How the German rental market actually works, why Schufa blocks newcomers, and the realistic routes to finding somewhere to live.

German tax ID (Steuer-ID): how to get one and why it matters

What the German Steuer-ID is, how long it takes to arrive, what to do if it does not, and how it differs from the other tax numbers.

Moving to Berlin: a checklist that runs in the right order

Every step of moving to Berlin, sequenced so you are never blocked waiting on something you should have started earlier.

Student health insurance in Germany: what it costs in 2026

Public vs private student health insurance in Germany, real 2026 premiums, the under-30 rule, and the one decision you cannot reverse.

Opening a German bank account without Schufa

Which German banks accept you with no credit history, your legal right to a basic account, and what you genuinely cannot get until Schufa builds.

Living in Berlin as an expat: the honest 2026 guide

A practical introduction to choosing a neighbourhood, organising your first weeks and finding your community in Berlin.

How we choose which providers to list

How Arrivon presents provider options, distinguishes affiliate links and explains product limitations.

Health and travel cover for longer stays

The difference between travel medical insurance and international health insurance, and the three things to confirm before you buy either.

Proof of funds: what authorities actually accept

How to check the proof-of-funds evidence accepted for your destination and application.

Documents you need before you move abroad

Which documents need apostille or certified translation, how long each takes, and why starting late is the most common relocation delay.