Important changes

• Biometric border checks start Oct 12, 2025 for non‑EU nationals: The European Union plans to launch the new Entry/Exit System (EES). It will replace the traditional passport stamping with a biometric-based system. The new system will collect fingerprints and facial scans at external Schengen borders. This new system will enhance security, streamline border control procedures, and tackle issues like overstayed visas and fraudulent documentation. At the same time, it will remove long queues and make things easier for frequent travelers. [1]

Changing jobs with a blue card

As you may know, you need a valid Blue Card to work in Germany if you are a non-EU citizen. However, how does changing jobs while holding a Blue Card works?

Changing jobs within a year

• If you change jobs within the first year of employment, you must notify your local foreigners authority of your new job.
• The foreigners authority will check if you still meet the EU Blue Card requirements in your new job.

Suppose you don't meet the Blue Card requirements. In this case, you may be granted another type of residence permit, such as a work and residence permit change of employment- even if your new job does not meet all the Blue Card requirements.

Note: Your Blue Card will be valid for the period for which it was originally issued. However, if you want to extend it, your new job must fulfill all the Blue Card requirements. [2]

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School supplies for the first day of school

The first day of school is called “Einschulung” in German. Here is what you must prepare for the first day of school.

• Schultüte: One of the oldest first-day-of-school traditions followed in Germany is bringing a big paper cone filled with sweets and treats to school. This big school cone is called Schultüte in German. Several books are published on the first day of school in Germany (Erster Schultag). They explain the school cone tradition in a fun way. Every expat parent in Germany should read the book “First Day of School” with their children. This will help both you and your child better understand the tradition.
• School bag
• Folder: In Germany, kids get and use a lot of A4 sheets to write. So, they need a folder to keep them in one place.
• Lunch box
• Pencil box to hold pencils, an eraser, a sharpener, etc.
• Color pencil box
• Gym bag with gym clothes
• Water bottle

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German TV shows to improve your German

We know learning a new language is tough. So, we compiled a list of interesting and fun German TV shows you can watch to improve your German.

• How to sell drugs online? (2019, TV series, fun and light)
• Dark (2017, TV series, thriller)
• Der Tatortreiniger (2011, TV series, comedy)
• Dittsche (2004, TV series, comedy)
• Hannes und der Bürgermeister (1994, TV series, comedy)
• Café Meineid (1989, TV series, court room comedy)

Here are some tips shared by fellow expats that helped them learn German fast.

• Switch on the subtitles in German when watching.
• Watch your favorite shows in German. As you already know the story (context), it's easier to understand and retain German phrases and words.
• Speak in German with others who are at the same language skill level as you. There are apps like DeutschGym that makes it possible.

If you are someone who learns better in a structured course, then enroll in FREE online German courses by SmarterGerman*.

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