Germany comes with a lot of paperwork. LeeLink comes with clear explanations.
LeeLink is an independent guide for international residents who are moving to Germany, settling into everyday life or building their careers here. The goal is simple: to explain complicated German systems in practical English and help readers understand what to do next.
Why I created LeeLink
I have lived and worked in Germany for more than eight years. During that time, I have experienced many of the same situations that newcomers face: registering an address, dealing with official letters, choosing insurance, opening a bank account, finding accommodation and understanding German workplace rules.
Even when official information is available, it is often spread across different websites or written in language that is difficult to understand. LeeLink was created to bring the most important information together and explain it from the perspective of someone who has gone through these processes personally.
What you can find here
LeeLink provides practical guides about:
• Moving to and registering in Germany
• Visas and residence permits
• Housing, rental contracts and utilities
• Health insurance and personal insurance
• Bank accounts, mobile plans and everyday expenses
• Finding a job and preparing German applications
• Employment contracts, salaries and workplace terms
• Important news and policy changes affecting international residents
The guides are written for people who may be unfamiliar with German terminology and administration. Wherever possible, they include checklists, examples, useful German expressions and links to official sources.
How the information is prepared
Every guide combines personal experience with careful research. Official government websites, public institutions, consumer protection organisations and other reliable sources are prioritised whenever possible.
Because laws, fees and administrative procedures can change, articles are reviewed and updated when new information becomes available. Publication and update dates are shown where they are relevant.
LeeLink aims to make information easier to understand, but it is not a government authority, law firm, financial adviser or insurance broker. Readers should always confirm important personal decisions with the responsible authority or a qualified professional.
Independent recommendations and affiliate links
Some articles may contain affiliate links to comparison services or other providers. If a reader uses one of these links, LeeLink may receive a commission or benefit at no additional cost to the reader.
Affiliate relationships do not determine which information is included in a guide. The aim is to explain the available options clearly so that readers can make their own informed decisions.
A practical link to life in Germany
LeeLink is for anyone who has ever received a German letter and wondered what it meant, struggled to understand a contract or simply wanted someone to explain the next step without unnecessary jargon.
If you notice outdated information, find an error or have an idea for a useful guide, please get in touch through the Contact page.