One honest place for everything Indians need to know about Germany
Built by an Indian who has lived here for more than 13 years because the same questions keep getting asked, and the answers deserve a permanent home.
THE STORY
I used to spend hours in Indian expat groups online, answering questions and sharing what I had learned. Every week, the same posts appeared. New people, same questions. Older members replied less and less, not because they did not care, but because they had answered the same thing dozens of times.
I understood both sides completely. That frustration is exactly why this site exists. My name is Pavankrishna. I arrived in Germany in 2013 and have lived in several cities since then. Hannover is where I am based now.
“When I first came to Germany, I was told I could drink directly from the tap. I was a little hesitant. The first time I tried to open a window, I could not figure it out until a hostel staff member showed me the tilting mechanism.”
None of these things is hard once you know them. But finding out requires either knowing the right person or hours across multiple websites.
WHO THIS IS FOR
Students and Professionals still in India, looking for a clear roadmap to their German future.
Those who have just landed and are currently wrestling with the Ausländerbehörde or house hunting or more.
Long-term residents looking for deep dives into tax optimisation, permanent residency or citizenship and more.