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People who live in the Netherlands and work in Germany or vice versa are granted the so-called status of a cross-border worker. A cross-border worker is an employee or self-employed person who works in one EU Member State and resides in another EU Member State and returns there in principle every day or at least […]
Working in several countries
European law stipulates that a person can only be covered by the social security legislationof onecountry. European Regulation 883/2004, which regulates coordination, sets out various rules as to which country is responsible. It regularly happens that someone works in several EU countries. Someone lives in Belgium, works for a German employer also at home (home […]
Recognition of professional qualifications
To find employment in Germany, you need the right professional qualifications. The Belgium.be website of the Belgian government provides information on the recognition of your Belgian professional qualification abroad. In Germany, the recognition of your Belgian professional qualification depends on the federal state where you are employed. For more information, see the Anerkennung in Deutschland […]
Mini-jobs in Germany
If you live in the Netherlands, it is not always advisable to work part-time in Germany, especially when it comes to a mini-job or marginal employment. A mini-job, also called a 603-euro job, is meant to be a part-time job. The job itself is a job that is not subject to compulsory insurance. This means […]
Looking for a job
The fastest way to find a new job is still to contact companies directly. You can indicate at the UWV that you are (also) interested in jobs in Germany. The UWV will then ensure that the German Employment Agency receives your CV. You can also register as a jobseeker directly with the German Employment […]
Pensions
Both Germany and the Netherlands have legal old-age pension schemes. However, this is regulated differently in the two countries. The amount of your old-age benefit depends on the duration of your insurance. If you have accrued insurance periods in the Netherlands and in Germany, you will get a old-age pension from both countries, provided you […]
Family
If you work in Germany, German social security applies to you. According to European regulations, this can also have consequences for your family. Partner Your partner does not work in the Netherlands and they do not receive benefits either? If so, your partner can be covered by the health insurance scheme if you are married […]
Labour law
Employment contract In a German employment contract, a number of details should be included as standard: Name and address of the employer, Date of start and possibly end of the contract, Probationary period and duration of the probationary period, Place of work, Working hours, Holiday leave, Period of notice, Amount of wages It is […]
Health insurance
Legal and private health insurance If you work in Germany, you are covered by health insurance in Germany. Germany has different types of health insurance: Legal health insurance (compulsory or voluntary) and private health insurance. As an employee, you are compulsorily insured if your gross salary does not exceed € 77.400 per year (2026). If […]
Work
When you start working in Germany, many things will change for you. This includes a different tax code as well as the German social system and, above all, a different work culture. We have compiled information about cultural differences for you here. You will also be subject to different labour laws. In German labour law, […]