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Moving to Germany from Canada offers an invigorated multicultural society that is a strong, safe and exciting place to live with something for everyone. Planning ahead makes a big difference. Bekins Worldwide, using its decades of international move experience and expertise, is here to help you, with both the best time of year to move and what to expect on the day you move into your new residence.
Canadians can visit for 90 days without prior arrangements. Arranging your visa ahead of time, Anmeldebestaetigung (local ID / registration) and the Wohngeberbescheinigung confirming your residence location, go a long way to happiness. You do have up to 12 months to receive possessions, that you have owned for at lowest 6 months. Storage, while you decide on what to move, is possible within that time period. Enough time to decide on which items will continue to bring you joy in your life and new home.
Timing your move is crucial, especially when transitioning between two countries with distinct seasonal differences. The best time to move to Germany is late spring or early summer (May to June). The weather is mild, rental markets are active, and navigating government offices is more manageable compared to holiday-heavy months like August or December. Moving during this period also gives you time to adjust before the colder, darker German winter sets in.
Avoid moving in August, as many locals are on vacation and administrative offices operate on reduced hours. Similarly, December is filled with holidays and public closures, making it difficult to set up essential services.
Packing your possessions with an eye beyond just their movement between truck, train and sea is important. Customs inspection where unpacking and repacking are time consuming can add significant and often unexpected charges for storage and handling. Allowing for efficient removal and repack reduces those risks.
German apartments are often rented completely unfurnished which can mean no light fixtures or even no kitchen appliances. Further they often don’t come with utilities included. You’ll need to arrange for electricity, water, and internet separately and setting them up can take a few weeks. Unpacking typically leaves waste that needs removal and Germany has strict recycling laws. Knowing the local system avoids fines or awkward mistakes with your neighbors. As with all international arrivals, while many Germans speak excellent English, learning a few key German phrases will go a long way in making connections and showing respect.
Germany offers a structured, safe, and high-quality life. With the right planning, your move from Canada can be the start of an incredible new chapter.
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More Help With Moving to Germany
• Cost Of Living in Germany
• Currency Exchange Rate
• German Inflation Rate
• German Consulate – Vancouver
• German Consulate – Toronto
• German Embassy – Ottawa
To make a call to Germany
• Dial 011 (outside North America)
• Dial 49 (code for Germany)
• Dial the city area code:
Berlin 30,Franfurt 69,Hamburg 40,Munich 89
• Dial local phone number
or for cell phones
In Germany use 112 for emergencies.