Living and working in Germany

Everyone who lives and works in Germany is subject to German law.

Workers and members of their families who live in the German State of Saxony are required to pay their social security and health-insurance contributions there.

Please remember to register yourself and your family members with the appropriate local authority within one week of your arrival.

If you wish to look for work first, register with the local office of the Agentur für Arbeit (Federal Labour Office, BAA) as a person seeking employment.

Further details regarding health insurance, social security and entitlements to social security benefits are provided in the respective sections.

Further information about this topic is provided at Saxony Works and Make it in Germany