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Travel & mobility

Travel & mobility abroad.

Long stays, connectivity, driving licences, assistance and practical mobility for people who live between places.

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The three questions almost everyone asks first.

01Long-stay travel

What is the difference between travelling and living abroad?

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02Connectivity and technology

What is the best eSIM for international travel?

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03Driving abroad

Can I use my German driving licence in [country]?

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All sub-topics

5 sub-topics, 36 guides — each answers one question, starting with the short answer.

Long-stay travel

8 guides

What is the difference between travelling and living abroad?How long can I stay in a country without a visa?What is the Schengen 90/180-day rule?Full guideNon-EU nationals may stay in the Schengen area for up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a long-stay visa or residence permit.How do I travel in the Schengen area without breaching the rules?What is a slow travel strategy?Which flights are best for a home-base in [city]?2 more questions

Connectivity and technology

7 guides

What is the best eSIM for international travel?How do I set up a permanent foreign SIM?Which eSIM providers work in [country]?How do I set up a VPN for living abroad?How do I keep a German phone number when I live abroad?What internet speeds can I expect in [country]?1 more questions

Driving abroad

7 guides

Can I use my German driving licence in [country]?When do I need to exchange my licence for a local one?What is an international driving permit and when do I need one?How do I exchange my German licence in [country]?How do I import my car to [country]?What are the car registration rules in [country]?1 more questions

Emergency and assistance

7 guides

What to do in an emergency abroad What is an assistance company and when do I need one?How do I get legal help in a foreign country?What does an emergency evacuation cost without insurance?What is a concierge service for expats?How do I handle a medical emergency abroad without insurance?1 more questions

Returning home

7 guides

What do I need to do when I return to Germany?How do I re-register in Germany after living abroad?What happens to my German health insurance when I return?Can I bring my foreign partner back to Germany?What import duties apply when I bring my things back to Germany?How do I re-enter the German tax system?1 more questions

Travel & mobility by country

Country-specific guides for 16 countries — same structure everywhere.

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PTPortugal ESSpain THThailand IDIndonesia MXMexico AEUAE MYMalaysia VNVietnam COColombia ECEcuador CLChile ICCanary Islands MTMalta CYCyprus JPJapan KRSouth Korea

Often read together

Most moves touch more than one topic.

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Health & insurance

International health insurance, compared.

41 guides · 20 countries

Travel documents, a bank card and keys ready for planning

Visa & residency

Visas and residency, simplified.

38 guides · 14 countries

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Housing & moving

Moving abroad, step by step.

43 guides · 15 countries

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