Moving to Germany as a Highly Skilled Migrant

Germany wants skilled professionals, and since the updated Skilled Immigration Act took full effect in June 2024, getting in has become faster and less bureaucratic. In 2025, German missions abroad processed around 111,000 skilled-worker visas under the Act. The roaring German economy is hungry for talent! The country also boasts and incredible standard of living and which is why so many expats chose Germany.

In this webinar we’ll discuss all the important points about moving to Germany as a highly skilled migrant and what to consider in your move.

This webinar is for international professionals thinking of a move to Germany, those with a job offer and a moving date, and those who arrived recently and want to make sure nothing slipped through.

In this webinar, we’ll discuss the following:
• The Skilled Immigration Act: the main routes in (EU Blue Card, skilled worker visa, Opportunity Card) and how the online application works
• Your first three months in Germany: Anmeldung, tax ID, bank account and the order to do them in
• Health insurance: public or private, and why the choice matters more than the price
• Housing and the best places for internationals to live
• Getting around: public transport, and whether you should buy a car
• Moving alone or with a family: German school or international school
• Taxes and your payslip: what to expect and what to check
• German Pensions Explained
• The German pension letter: what it really tells you, and why your first five years matter
• Protecting your income: disability cover and the gaps most newcomers don’t see
• What’s changing next year for internationals in Germany
• Pitfalls and scams to watch out for in your move
• Your questions (Q&A)

You’ll get practical advice from people who help internationals settle in Germany every day, plus tips you can actually use.

Details
📅 Tuesday, November 17, 2026
🕖 17:00 CET
💻 Online
💰 Free

Register
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About the speaker
Alexander Graebsch is an independent financial planner and broker based in Munich. With Expat Ease, he helps internationals in Germany with insurance, investments, pensions and mortgages, from the first contract after arrival to long-term planning. The team works with a large number of expat clients, and Expat Ease is dedicated to their long-term satisfaction and overall financial success.