HackGermany

600 step-by-step guides for life in Germany — visas, Anmeldung, taxes, insurance, jobs and more. Verified for 2026 in English, Russian & German.

Moving to Germany or already here? Hack Germany turns the confusing maze of German bureaucracy into clear, step-by-step instructions you can actually follow.

600 practical guides across 23 areas of life — written plainly, verified for 2026, with the exact German terms you'll see on forms and at the Amt.

WHAT'S INSIDE • Before you arrive — visas, document prep, recognition of diplomas • Anmeldung & residence registration, step by step • Residence permits, Blue Card, permanent settlement, citizenship • Healthcare & insurance — GKV vs PKV, choosing a Krankenkasse, finding a doctor • Renting & buying — contracts, deposits, Nebenkosten, tenant rights • Banking, taxes & ELSTER — Steuererklärung, tax classes, deductions • Working as an employee & self-employment / founding a business • Children, Kita & school; car & driving licence; public transport • Digital government, telecom & Rundfunk, daily life, benefits, pensions • Emergencies & your rights — and guides tailored by country of origin

WHY IT'S DIFFERENT • Real instructions, not vague advice — what to do, where, in what order • Every German term explained in plain language (Finanzamt, Aufenthaltstitel, Anmeldung…) • Each guide cites its official sources (laws, §-paragraphs, government pages) • Fully trilingual — read everything in English, Russian or German • Works offline — the whole library is on your device, no account needed • No ads. No tracking. Your data never leaves your phone.

FREE & PREMIUM Browse a large set of guides for free. Premium unlocks the complete library of all 600 guides with a monthly or yearly subscription, and an introductory free trial.

Hack Germany is an independent information app and does not provide legal advice. Always confirm critical steps with the relevant authority.

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