Topic
Employment in Germany
Starting work, changing employer and what your residence title allows.
2 pages · last verified 19 September 2026
Answers
- Resignation notice periods
Four weeks to the 15th or month-end, two weeks in probation — and always in writing.
Settling in
Situations
- Moving to Germany for work
The seven processes a new employee runs, in the order that actually unblocks them.
Before arrival
From answer to workflow
These pages explain how the process works. Burokrat turns it into your ordered path, with a document checklist, progress, reminders and source-cited steps for your own situation. Burokrat does not provide legal advice or submit applications on your behalf.
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