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From careful packing at your US home to setting up your new life in Berlin, Munich or Frankfurt, GRC handles every detail of your move to Germany.
Register your address (Anmeldung) at your local Bürgeramt within 14 days of moving in — it's required by law and needed for everything from bank accounts to employment contracts.
Germany combines efficiency with quality of life. Strong worker protections, excellent infrastructure, and a deep appreciation for culture, nature, and good beer make it a top destination for American expats.
Germany has an excellent dual healthcare system — public (gesetzliche) and private (private). Most employees are automatically enrolled in public insurance. Coverage is comprehensive and includes dental.
Munich is expensive; Berlin is surprisingly affordable for a capital city. Overall, Germany offers strong value — generous salaries, moderate rents outside major hubs, and reasonable groceries.
The Autobahn, Deutsche Bahn trains, and excellent city transit (U-Bahn, S-Bahn, buses, trams) make getting around easy. Many Germans cycle daily, and bike infrastructure is excellent.
Germans value punctuality, directness, and order — don't be late! Sunday is sacred quiet time (Ruhezeit). Beer gardens, Christmas markets, and hiking are central to social life.
Free public schools with strong STEM focus. International schools available in major cities. German universities are tuition-free even for international students — one of Europe's best-kept secrets.
Priority one: Anmeldung (address registration). Then open a bank account (N26 is popular), get health insurance, and register for a tax ID. Germany runs on paperwork — embrace it.
Germany has a continental climate — warm summers, cold winters, and everything in between. Weather varies by region: the south is sunnier, the north is milder but wetter.
Germany's cities each have their own character. Here are the neighborhoods where American expats feel most at home.
Family-friendly with tree-lined streets, organic cafés, and playgrounds everywhere. Popular with young families and creatives. Very livable.
Munich's intellectual and artistic quarter. Near the English Garden, university, and great restaurants. Classic Bavarian charm meets cosmopolitan living.
On the south bank of the Main river. Mix of traditional apple wine taverns and modern cafés. Frankfurt is Germany's finance hub with a surprisingly small-city feel.
Upscale, leafy neighborhood with independent boutiques and restaurants. Hamburg is Germany's most anglophile city — many speak excellent English.
Elegant residential quarter across the Rhine. Düsseldorf is home to many international companies and has a large Japanese community. Great international schools.
Green, hilly neighborhood near the city center. Stuttgart is car country (Mercedes, Porsche) with a strong economy and lower costs than Munich.
Whether you're moving for work, family or a fresh start, GRC manages the logistics so you can focus on your new life in Germany.
Full-service packing, crating, and shipping of your personal belongings and furniture by ocean or air freight — door to door from the U.S. to Germany.
Household goods can be imported duty-free if you're transferring your primary residence to Germany. You'll need a detailed inventory list and proof of your previous address.
Your shipment is delivered to your new German address, with unpacking and furniture assembly services available on request.
GRC's concierge services help with the transition — from navigating local processes to settling into your new community. Concierge available in NY, NJ & CT with other locations case by case.
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