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Sick Leave in Germany: pay, Krankengeld, and the rules How to arrange sick leave in Germany, when the employer pays, when Krankengeld starts, and what changed with the electronic eAU certificate. SIM Cards in Germany: How to Choose a Carrier, Prepaid, or Contract SIM Cards in Germany: How to Choose a Carrier, Prepaid, or Contract Ski Resorts in Germany: 5 Places for a Winter Trip Ski Resorts in Germany: 5 Places for a Winter Trip Smoking in Germany in 2026: Where It’s Banned, What About Vaping, and Which Rules You Should Check Let’s take a look at where smoking is generally prohibited in Germany, how the rules for vaping work, what you need to know about importing tobacco, and why disputes over smoke are often resolved through the house rules. Social Housing in Germany: WBS, Requirements and How to Apply Social Housing in Germany: WBS, Requirements and How to Apply Social Security Number in Germany: What It Is and Where to Find It Social Security Number in Germany: What It Is and Where to Find It Sperrkonto in Germany: how to open a blocked account for a visa What a Sperrkonto is, who needs a blocked account for Germany, what amount is usually required for a visa, how to open an account online or through a bank, and how to close it if the visa is refused or the trip is canceled. Sport in Germany: Clubs, Popular Sports and How to Get Started An overview of Germany’s sporting culture: sports clubs, football, tennis, fitness, cycling, and practical advice for students, expats, and beginners. Sprachvisum in Germany: language visa, requirements and documents in 2026 A guide to Germany's language visa: when §16f AufenthG applies, how it differs from study preparation under §16b, and what funds, insurance, course, and documents are required. State Lotteries in Germany: Rules, Taxes and Odds State Lotteries in Germany: Rules, Taxes and Odds Steuer-ID in Germany: How to Obtain and Where to Find Your Tax Identification Number What is the German Steuer-ID, when is it assigned, where can you find it, how do you request a replacement, and how does it differ from the Steuernummer and USt-IdNr.? Steuer-ID, Steuernummer, and USt-ID in Germany: What’s the Difference? Let’s break down German tax numbers: Steuer-ID, Steuernummer, the number for the self-employed, USt-ID, and W-IdNr. Where to find them and when they’re needed.