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Moving to Germany

How to move to Germany: national visa, Opportunity Card, EU Blue Card, address registration, health insurance and citizenship, with official sources.

German citizenship requirements per the BAMF: 5 years of residence, German level B1, a 33-question test and a 255 euro fee. Official sources.

The Germany opportunity card lets you look for work in Germany for up to one year. See the 6-point system, language rules and money requirement.

The Germany blue card needs a minimum salary: 50,700 euros, or 45,934.20 euros in some cases, in 2026. See what section 18g says and what to check.

After you move into a home in Germany you must register your address within two weeks (Anmeldung). See the deadline, landlord duty and fines.

Health insurance is mandatory for people who live in Germany. See what sections 193 VVG and 5 SGB V say and which rules apply to non-EU citizens.