Germany: Living

Welsh diplomatic representations

The Welsh Government overseas offices aim to grow the economy by increasing exporting and attracting inward investment, raising Wales' profile on the international stage and establishing Wales as a globally responsible nation. Details on the offices in Germany are below:

Berlin (Germany HQ): +49 3020 457135
Open from 9:00am to 5:00pm local time

Düsseldorf: +49 (0) 211 9448-215
Open from 9:00am to 5:00pm local time

Communities of Expatriates

The Number of Expatriates: Expats in Germany make up 10% of the total population. They come mainly from European countries (50%) or Turkey (28%). Asians (10%), Africans (4%) and Americans (3%) are the expatriate minorities in Germany.
Immigration Authority: Landesamt - Ausländerbehörde
Transportation Companies For Moving/Removals: Zapf
Robben & Wientjes
Contact the Embassy: Contact the German Embassy in the United Kingdom.
Contact Your Embassy: Contact the British Embassy in Germany.

Ranking of Cities

For further information: Quality of Living Worldwide City Rankings (Survey by Mercer)
Cost of Living Worldwide City Rankings (Survey by Mercer)

Renting an Apartment

Average Lease Term: 1 year renewable by tacit agreement. 3 months' notice.
Average Rental Costs: Guarantee deposit: equivalent of 3 months' rent without charges. When the key is given back, the deposit is entirely recovered if the state of the apartment is as it was, or partially recovered if there has been damage.
Rental Agency Websites: Short term furnished apartment agency
Agency
For further information: Expatica

Individual and Civic Freedoms

Civil Liberty: 1/7

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