Expat Guides

Expat Guides — Processes I Actually Went Through

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There’s plenty of information online about moving to Germany — but most of it is either official source summaries or incomplete.

Coming from Turkey and having also obtained Bulgarian citizenship, I went through several of these processes from two different angles. The path for someone arriving with a Turkish licence is different from someone with an EU licence. The rental market treats foreigners differently depending on their paperwork. Knowing what to do when you’re fired versus not knowing makes a very real difference in the outcome.

These guides exist to close that gap.

Driving Licence

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Driving Licence Renewal in Germany How long can you drive in Germany on a foreign licence? What documents are needed, which office handles it, how long does it take and what does it cost?

→ Driving Licence Renewal in Germany

Is a Bulgarian Licence Valid in Germany? How different is the process for an EU citizen? Turkish-to-Bulgarian licence conversion and what it means for driving in Germany.

→ Bulgarian Licence Valid in Germany?

Housing

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Renting in Munich Munich is one of Europe’s most expensive rental markets. Where to look, which platforms work, how to apply as a foreigner, and when to give up and try something different.

→ Renting in Germany — Munich Guide

Employment Law

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Getting Fired and Going to Labour Court Dismissal in Germany is not as straightforward as it might seem. What the labour court process looks like, how long it takes, and what I would do differently.

→ Getting Fired in Germany: Labour Court

Driving and Travel

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LPG Road Trip Across Europe Adapter incompatibilities, rules that vary by country, where to find LPG fuel, and the Honda Civic LPG experience on European roads.

→ LPG in Europe — Practical Guide

Istanbul to Munich by Road The Romania route, overnight driving, crossing Bulgaria and Austria, and how to deal with truck traffic on the long haul.

→ Istanbul to Munich by Road

Green Card Insurance What to watch out for when buying Green Card insurance at the border, the 90-day rule, and how to save money without cutting corners.

→ Green Card Insurance Guide