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Immigration & Legal Support

Professional services helping with visas, permits and relocation administration. Compare relocation platforms with specialist immigration law firms.

Immigration and relocation support

English-speaking relocation platforms that help with Anmeldung, immigration paperwork, and bureaucracy setup.

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Expath
from €99/service
Relocation platform for Anmeldung, immigration & bureaucracy
Covers Anmeldung, immigration, bureaucracy
English-speaking support
Berlin and other cities
Established provider
Packages for different needs
Service availability depends on city demand
Per-service pricing adds up
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Red Tape Translation
from €75/service
English-speaking relocation and bureaucracy support
English-speaking throughout
Bureaucracy navigation
Document translation
Appointment accompaniment
Primarily focused on Berlin region
Limited availability
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Settle In Berlin
from €80/service
Immigration guidance and relocation assistance
Immigration guidance
Relocation assistance
English support
Newcomer-focused
Services vary depending on case complexity
Berlin-focused
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Specialist immigration law firms

Legal support for complex immigration or employment cases.

Fragomen
Consultation-based
Global immigration law firm
Global immigration law expertise
Employer-sponsored visa specialists
Corporate relocation experience
Multiple German offices
Higher cost — typically suited to corporate cases
May be overkill for simple applications
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Schlun & Elseven
Consultation-based
Full-service German immigration law firm
Full-service German immigration law
English support
All visa types covered
Experienced with complex cases
Legal consultation fees apply
Formal legal engagement required
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Self-managed applications

Official government routes without paid assistance.

Ausländerbehörde (Immigration Office)
Free (permit fees apply)
Official government immigration office
Official route
No service fees
Legally authoritative
All visa types handled
German-language processes
Long appointment waiting times
No hand-holding
Complex forms
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When legal support helps

Professional guidance may reduce delays or administrative errors:

  • Complex visa situations (freelancer visa, family reunification, visa changes)
  • Employer-sponsored visas with specific requirements
  • Rejected applications or appeal processes
  • When you don't speak German and need bureaucracy navigation
  • Time-sensitive situations where delays could affect your legal status
  • Simple cases (student visa, Blue Card with clear employer) can often be self-managed
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