Live in Berlin, Germany

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Berlin, the capital of Germany, is a diverse, vibrant city with 3.5 million residents. The city boasts temperate weather and woodlands, waterways and parks that consume nearly 1/3 of the city’s geography providing a sense of openness and tranquility in such an otherwise busy metropolis. 3,000 lakes that promote water oriented activities are scattered just beyond the city limits within the German state of Brandenburg. While the cost of living in Germany is somewhat higher than average, Berlin is considered more affordable than other large European cities that attract foreigners such as London, Paris or Moscow while providing a wide offering of attractions, festivals and historic landmarks. What was recently a walled city, cut-off from the Western world, Berlin finds its residents refreshingly open, friendly and communicative with a thriving arts culture. Renters by far outpace homeowners in Berlin although home ownership opportunities are more available than in many other German cities. The vast German capital is nicely served by a public transportation system of U-Bahn (underground), S-Bahn (commuter rail), bus, taxi and tram services with convenient links to regional and mainline rail services. Berlin maintains the lowest per-capita level of automobiles in Europe with some of the strictest driving regulations in the world. The option to rent a car for trips away from the city is always a possibility. Having a grasp of basic communication skills in German is advisable although in many workplaces (especially the high tech industry) co-workers willingly converse in English. Anyone wishing to stay for longer than 90 days or work in Germany is required to obtain a Long Stay Visa or Residence Permit. Citizens of European Union and European Economic Area countries along with Swiss nationals are exempt from the process. Citizens of the USA, Australia, Canada, Israel, Japan, New Zealand and the Republic of Korea may apply for a residency permit after entering Germany without a visa. Citizens of other countries must apply for and be granted a visa prior to entry at a German embassy or consulate in their country of residence. Your dream to live in a city that was cloistered behind the Iron Curtain and now celebrates its freedom with diversity and an appreciation of alternative culture might be satisfied if you were to Live in Berlin. Start doing the research today to discover if you have the credentials to legally live in Germany’s capital after you add this worthwhile pursuit to your bucket list.

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