An EU Blue Card is a residence permit for highly skilled workers. Unlike a work permit, an EU Blue Card applicant is required to show proof of salary above a set amount, and show proof of qualification in the form of a university degree. An EU Blue Card has the advantage of granting the holder permission to transfer the residence permit to another EU country, if they were to relocate, and offers a reduced period until the holder can apply for permanent residency.

At a glance

Prior to Arrival

• Initial consultation, providing an overview of the process, documents required, and conditions
• Support in collecting all required documents
• Application for pre-approval by Federal Employment Agency
• Guidance with booking an appointment with the appropriate German consulate

After Arrival

Collection of necessary documents Collection and preparation of application package Submission of application package to the relevant authorities Appointment scheduling Accompaniment to appointment with immigration authorities Follow-up with authorities if necessary

900,- Add EU Blue Card services to your offer

A work permit is a national residence permit granted to employees who relocate to Germany. Unlike an EU Blue Card, the salary requirements are much lower, making it more accessible. Additionally, a university degree is not a requirement for a work permit application.

At a glance

Prior to Arrival

• Initial consultation, providing an overview of the process, documents required, and conditions
• Support in collecting all required documents
• Application for pre-approval by Federal Employment Agency
• Guidance with booking an appointment with the appropriate German consulate

After Arrival

• Collection of necessary documents
• Collection and preparation of application package
• Submission of application package to the relevant authorities
• Appointment scheduling
• Accompaniment to appointment with immigration authorities
• Follow-up with authorities if necessary

1100,- Add Work Permit services to your offer

In Germany, marriage and family are under the special protection of the state order. Therefore, a residence permit is granted to spouses and children of any person who holds a residence permit. A family residence permit grants the holders the right to both live and work in the country, regardless of their qualifications.

At a glance

• Initial consultation, providing an overview of the process, documents required and conditions
• Guidance in filling out application forms
• Guidance with translating and legalizing documents if needed.
• Collection of all necessary documents and preparation of application package
• Submission of application package to the local authorities and appointment scheduling
• Accompaniment to immigration office and interpreting
• Follow-up with authorities if necessary

Please note that this service does not include support with an entry visa application.

450,- Add Residence Permit for Family Members services to your offer

75,- EUR / child (if more than two)

Residence permits are usually issued for a set amount of time. Before they expire, it is required to apply for an extension, in order to be allowed to continue living and working in Germany.

At a glance:

• Overview of the process, conditions and required documents
• Guidance in filling out all necessary forms
• Collection of necessary documents and preparation of application package
• Submission of application package to the authorities
• Appointment scheduling
• Accompaniment to appointment and interpreting
• Follow-up with the authorities if necessary

75,- EUR / child (if more than two)

After 5 years of holding a residence permit, non-EU nationals are granted the right to apply for a permanent settlement permit (permanent residency). This permit grants the holder the right to remain in Germany indefinitely, provided that they keep their primary residency within the country.

At a glance

• Overview of the process, conditions and required documents
• Guidance with obtaining necessary pension insurance documents
• Guidance in filling out all necessary forms
• Collection of necessary documents and preparation of application package
• Submission of application package to the authorities
• Appointment scheduling
• Accompaniment to appointment and interpreting
• Follow-up with the authorities if necessary

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IRC offers a wide range of immigration services available upon request. If you haven’t been able to find exactly what you need in our pre-prepared packages, please contact us with your inquiry and we will be happy to support you.

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75,- EUR / child

Finding a school or kindergarten spot for children can be a particularly daunting task. Between all the paperwork, phone calls and visits, it can easily become a full time job. Our experts are ready to come to the rescue - supporting you with finding the most suitable environment for your child.

Our Service at a Glance

• Advice on the search and selection of suitable schools / kindergartens
• Initial contact with the employee, consultation / interview / guidance, discuss requirements and necessary documents, (school certificates, psychological reports (ADHD / behavioral disorders), special circumstances, such as highly gifted status, disabilities, etc.)
• Initial contact with appropriate schools, inquire about availability
• Forward requested documents (certificates, etc) to schools / day-care centers
• Accompaniment to viewings
• Discussion of experiences after visits - questions, comparison of the different language options (bi-lingual / German / Europa Schools, class size, prices, routes and traveling times, transport options, etc)
• IRC schedules appointments for up to 4 institutions
• Support with the registration formalities

780,- Add School or Kindergarten Finding - Accompanied services to your offer

150,- EUR / child

Finding a good educational institution for your child isn't a simple task. Our experts will guide you through the process and support you in finding the best environment for your child.

Our Service at a Glance

• Advice on the search and selection of suitable schools / kindergartens
• Initial contact with the employee, consultation / interview / guidance, discuss requirements and necessary documents, e.g. school certificates, psychological reports (ADHD / behavioral disorders), special circumstances, such as highly gifted status, disabilities, etc.
• Initial contact with appropriate schools, inquire about availability
• Forward requested documents (certificates, etc.) to schools / day-care centers
• Discussion of experience after school visit - questions, comparison of the different language options (bi-lingual / German / Europa Schools, class size, prices, routes and traveling times, transport options, etc.)
• IRC schedules appointments for up to institutions
• Support with the registration formalities

500,- Add School or Kindergarten Finding - Unaccompanied services to your offer

Application for Family Certificate: 60,- EUR

The German state takes extreme care, making sure that every child is taken care of andhas their basic needs met. There is a lot of paperwork involved when applying. Our experts are well trained in the art of German bureaucracy and will support you through this process.

Our Service at a Glance

• Support with filling out paperwork
• Collection of necessary documents
• Preparation of application package
• Submission of documents
• Support with obtaining family certificate (if not available) Follow-up with authorities

140,- Add Child Benefits services to your offer

(KiTa = KinderTagesstätte/Hort = after school care)

In order to attend a kindergarten, an application needs to be submitted to the local authorities in order to obtain a KiTa voucher. This guarantees that a child will be offered a spot in any kindergarten that has capacity.

A Hort voucher is a similar concept, however it is meant for children of school age. A Hort is an afterschool care program, catering to parents who work full time and cannot look after their children when school finishes.

Our service at a glance

• Support with filling out necessary paperwork
• Collection of all necessary documents
• Preparation of application package
• Submission of documents
• Appointment scheduling
• Accompaniment to appointments

200,- Add Application for Kita or Hort Voucher services to your offer

When a child is born, a parent usually remains home to look after them. In this case, they are eligible for Elterngeld, or Parental Salary, which is meant to supplement the household income whilst the parent takes care of the newborn.

Our Service at a Glance

• Support with filling out paperwork
• Collection of relevant documents
• Preparation and submission of application package
• Accompaniment to appointments
• Follow-up with authorities

230,- Add Elterngeld services to your offer

Upon arriving in a new city, it can be difficult to find a new home. Experts advise to book temporary housing upon arrival. in order to get to know the new city and avoid adding to the stress of moving.

Our Service at a Glance

• Initial telephone contact / briefing in Germany and abroad
• Developing a personal needs profile
• Pre-selection of residential properties according to needs profile, send photos, links and information of pre-selected objects via online platform
• Accompanied property visits
• Orientational Tour - pick-up from the hotel / office / airport / train station, information about the residential districts and Berlin in general, discussion of all visited objects, second visit of the top priority property if possible, neighborhood exploration of the rental property
• Lease negotiations / comment to the lease - English summary of the rental contract (please note that we cannot provide legal advice about the lease)
• Registration with utility providers, including telephone and Internet, if necessary
• Hand-over of property, incl. handover protocol and photos
• Opening a bank account
• Local registration

1500,- Add Accompanied Search for Temporary Accommodations services to your offer

When moving abroad, housing is one of the primary points of concern for every expat. Securing a place to stay upon arrival brings a sense of relief. Our experts make the process of finding temporary accommodation easier than it's ever been. Just sit back and relax - your new home awaits you.

Our Services at a Glance

• Support in search and application for furnished apartments via internet (up to 8 properties) matching search criteria
• Application support
• Lease negotiations / comments to the lease (please note that we cannot provide any legal advice)
• English summary of the rental contract
• Hand-over of property, incl. handover protocol and photos
• Digital resources available
• Local registration

900,- Add Unaccompanied Search for Temporary Accommodations services to your offer

The housing market in big cities can be difficult to navigate as a new arrival. Landlords ask for endless amount of paperwork, and the queues seem never-ending. IRC Relocation's Consultants have many years of experience in finding housing in tough markets, and do so with grace and dignity. Whether it's a studio in the city, or a house in the suburbs, they will help you find your dream home - today.

Our Service at a Glance

• Support in creating an appealing application folder
• Appointment scheduling
• Application for properties, tutorial and guidance
• Support in filling out application questionnaires
• Guidance in organizing necessary documents
• 4 accompanied viewings + 4 unaccompanied viewings
• Lease negotiations
• English summary of rental contract
• Apartment handover
• Registration with local authorities
• Assistance in setting up utilities (electricity, Internet, GEZ - TV and radio taxes)

1800,- Add Accompanied Search for Permanent Accommodation services to your offer

The housing market in big cities can be difficult to navigate. This is why our experts have designed a way of helping those in need. Through many years of experience, our Consultants have helped countless expats and locals find their dream home - quickly, easily and without complications.

Our Service at a Glance

• Support in creating an appealing application folder
• Appointment scheduling, arrangement of unaccompanied viewings
• Application for properties, tutorial and guidance
• Support in filling out application questionnaires
• Guidance with organizing necessary documents
• 1 accompanied viewing + 7 unaccompanied viewings
• Registration with local authorities

1800,- Add Unaccompanied Search for Permanent Accommodation services to your offer

One of the biggest challenges a car owner faces in the city is parking. Bigger cities have implemented residents-only parking zones, which require an application and submission of documents. Our Consultants will support you every step of the way, making sure you can obtain your parking permit as quickly and easily as possible.

Our Service at a Glance

• Support with filling out all necessary paperwork
• Collection of documents
• Submission of application package to the relevant authorities
• Appointment scheduling
• Accompaniment to appointment
• Follow up with authorities

100,- Add Application for Resident’s Parking Permit services to your offer

Every car owner knows the struggle of finding a parking space in the evenings. Our Consultants will support you in finding the perfect parking arrangement for your vehicle, helping you to have one less worry!

Our Service at a Glance

• Support in finding suitable parking arrangements
• Appointment scheduling
• Lease negotiations
• English summary of contract

100,- Add Support with Parking Arrangements services to your offer

Get to know your new home! Our Consultants will show you the interesting, important, fun and the essential parts of your suburb.

Our Service at a Glance

• Tour of the district and neighborhood on foot or by car
• Overview of public transport system
• Important addresses
• Exploration of shopping opportunities around place of residence
• Assistance with registering with clubs

Registering your residence with the authorities - there is no way around this important step. A registration certificate is a requirement for many administrative tasks - but booking an appointment can be a challenge. Through years of experience, our Consultants have learned the ways of public administration and how to ensure a timely registration.

Our Service at a Glance

• Support with filling out relevant paperwork
• Collection of all relevant documents
• Appointment scheduling if needed
• Accompaniment to appointment
• Follow-up with the authorities if necessary

100,- Add Registration with Local Authorities services to your offer

Are you planning to move to Germany and want to learn more about it? Or are you intending on starting a business, and would like to learn more about the process? Our experts are here to help!

We offer advice on...

• Life in Germany
• Starting a business in Germany
• The housing market in large cities
• Freelancing in Germany
• Applying for subsidies and unemployment
• ...and many other topics

90,- Add Tutorial services to your offer

When moving into a new apartment, there are several things to be aware of. Our consultants will support you through the process and make sure that everything runs smoothly.

Our Service at a Glance

• Lease review
• English summary of lease
• Accompaniment to handover appointment
• Translation and English summary of handover protocol
• Registration with local authorities

320,- Add Lease check and Apartment Handover services to your offer

A rental contract can be quite long and complicated. Our experts will provide a summary of the most important points in your contract and an overview of your obligations as a tenant.

Our Service at a Glance

• Written summary of rental contract in English
• Overview of the important tenant’s obligations
• Written summary of apartment handover protocol

200,- Add English summary of the rental contract services to your offer

When moving into a new apartment, there are various things to think about. Most important of all are the utility contracts. Our consultants will assist you with finding the best providers in your area and registering with them.

Our Service at a Glance

• Registration with electricity, phone and Internet providers
• Overview of options
• Support with collecting documents
• Support with signing up with providers
• Contract summaries

350,- Add Registration with utility providers, including telephone and Internet services to your offer

When moving into a new place, the landlord would go through the apartment and create written proof of every detail. Our consultants will support you with this process and help you document the state of the property prior to moving in.

Our Service at a Glance

• Accompaniment to handover appointment
• Interpreting at appointment
• Translation of protocol
• Photographing the state of the apartment prior moving in

200,- Add Apartment Handover services to your offer

Even though there are various online banking options today, opening an account with a traditional bank can be very useful in Germany. Our consultants offer an overview of your options, helping you choose what’s best for you!

Our Service at a Glance

• Overview of available options
• Collection of necessary documents
• Appointment scheduling
• Accompaniment to appointment
• Follow-up if necessary

120,- Add Support with Opening a Bank Account services to your offer

There are various reasons to request a change of tax status – the most common one being a disparity in spousal income. Our experts will assist you with all the necessary paperwork and make sure the application is submitted in a timely fashion.

Our Service at a Glance

• Support with filling out all necessary paperwork
• Collection of required documents
• Submission of documents to the appropriate authorities
• Follow-up with the authorities if necessary

80,- Add Change of Tax Status services to your offer

Driver’s licenses issued in the EU, as well as certain non-EU countries, are recognized in Germany – meaning that the holder can simply exchange their foreign license for a German one without having to sit any examinations. Our consultants can assist you with all the formalities of this process and ensure a positive result.

Our Service at a Glance

• Support with obtaining all required documents
• Assistance with appointment scheduling
• Accompaniment to appointment
• Follow-up with the authorities if necessary

180,- Add Driver's License Transcription services to your offer

Depending on the country of issuance, a foreign driver’s license may not be recognized in Germany. If that’s the case, the holder is obliged to re-take the practical or theoretical (or sometimes both) exam in order to obtain the right to operate a motorized vehicle in Germany. Our consultants can assist you and ensure a smooth process.

Our Service at a Glance

• Support with choosing a driving school
• Assistance with first aid course and eye test
• Collection of necessary documents
• Appointment scheduling with the relevant authorities
• Accompaniment to appointment
• Support with choosing an examination center
• Assistance with scheduling examination dates

200,- Add Support with Driver‘s License Application services to your offer

Obtaining a German driver’s license can be challenging. Aside from the tough theoretical and practical classes, there is a lot of paperwork involved before even setting foot in the driving school. Our consultants are prepared to assist with this endeavor, and make it as easy as it can be.

Our Service at a Glance

• Advice on choosing a driving school
• Support with booking first aid course and eye test
• Collection and submission of necessary documents
• Appointment scheduling and accompaniment
• Support with booking examination appointments

250,- Add Support with obtaining a German driver's license services to your offer

Dealing with customer service can be a difficult endeavor. Whether it's Internet, phone, or utilities, there are many options and loads paperwork involved. Our consultants are well-versed in the art of customer service and will assist with choosing the best option for your needs.

Our Service at a Glance

• Overview of providers
• Assistance in choosing the right provider
• Support with contract formalities
• Assistance with phone calls to providers

Please note that we do not provide legal assistance

120,- Add Support with contracts services to your offer

Every dog owner needs to register their pet with the tax authorities. Our consultants can assist you with the process and make sure this is handled quickly and efficiently.

Our Service at a Glance

• Support with filling out relevant paperwork
• Collection of necessary documents
• Submission of application
• Follow up with authorities

100,- Add Dog Registration with the tax authorities services to your offer

As of January 2022, the state of Berlin introduced a new law mandating the registration of every dog with the local authorities. Our Consultants will provide support with this service and ensure speedy results.

Our Service at a Glance

• Support with filling out all relevant paperwork
• Organization of relevant documents
• Appointment scheduling
• Accompaniment to appointment
• Follow up with the authorities if necessary

100,- Add Dog registration (Berlin only) services to your offer

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IRC Relocation offers a variety of services aimed at supporting people with the complexity of the German public administration system. There are many small (and not-so-small) tasks to think about, and we would be happy to support you with your requests.

We offer support with...

• Registering a motor vehicle
• Obtaining a building permit
• Dealings with the Youth Welfare Offices
• Dealings with the Unemployment Offices
• Obtaining a marriage certificate
• ...and many others

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When moving out of a property, all contracts need to be terminated, or moved to the new address. Our consultants will assist you with this process, making it quick and easy.

Our Service at a Glance

• Collection of all contracts and information
• Writing termination letters or letters informing the provider of address change
• Supervision of process
• Submission of all necessary documents
• Follow up

350,- Add Deregistration with utility providers, including telephone and Internet services to your offer

When leaving the country, it is mandatory to inform the authorities of this change. Our consultants will help you with the formalities of this process.

Our Service at a Glance

• Appointment scheduling
• Support with filling out necessary paperwork
• Accompaniment to appointment

100,- Add Deregistration with Local Authorities services to your offer

When moving out, it’s expected to return the apartment in the same condition it was when you moved in. Our consultants will make sure that this goes smoothly.

Our Service at a Glance

• Accompaniment to handover appointment
• Interpreting at appointment
• Summary of handover protocol
• Photographs of property after moving out

200,- Add Apartment Handover services to your offer