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Welcome brochure

The welcome brochure offers you an overview of many topics relevant to living in Germany.

Leaflet on partial recognition of professional qualifications

Already been given partial recognition of your professional qualification? Here you will find information on how to apply for full recognition and how we can help you.

Payroll tax form

If you do not yet have a payroll tax number and do not know your income tax code, you should fill in this form and return it to us together with your signed employment contract.

Online VIDEX form

Short description: If you need to complete a visa application, you generally need to use the online VIDEX form from the Federal Foreign Office. Here you will find guides in different languages to help you complete the form. We are constantly adding new languages.

The ABC of German authorities

Here you will find leaflets on the topics of taxes and tax returns, family reunion, finding accommodation and much more.

• Link to SUKI fact sheets

Employees recruit employees campaign

If you help recruit your friends and acquaintances for a job at DB, you can receive a special bonus through our employees recruit employees campaign.  You can find more information in the flyers.

Make it in Germany

Make it in Germany is the Federal Government's portal for skilled workers from abroad. Here you can find information on jobs, visas and living in Germany!