Guides

In-depth guides for studying, working, and settling in Germany. Numbers in every article come live from the verified data layer.

The student blocked account (Sperrkonto), explained
What a blocked account is, how much you need, and how it proves you can fund your studies in Germany.
Last reviewed 2026-01-15
Watch German TV from Japan: a legal, do-this-today setup
A concrete guide to watching German channels on your TV in Japan — free public broadcasters via a German VPN, the honest limits on private channels, and why to skip gray-market IPTV.
Last reviewed 2026-06-24