Don't miss a deadline in Germany.

A map of deadlines and topics for expats in Germany — notice what may matter, then confirm with the right office or professional.

1. 1

   Pick a starting point

   Choose a common path below if it matches your situation (renewal, leaving Germany, tax, etc.). You will see a list of events — things people often look into around certain timing.

2. 2

   Open an event

   Each event is one topic (e.g. starting a renewal, filing Abmeldung). Read the overview and timing reference. These are general pointers, not instructions for your case.

3. 3

   Follow common questions (optional)

   Links under “Common questions” open background Q&A articles. Use them to understand the issue — not as a final answer.

4. 4

   Confirm before you act

   Rules differ by city, permit type, and personal situation. Always check with Ausländerbehörde, Finanzamt, Bürgeramt, or a qualified adviser who knows your case. Germany Compass is not a government authority.

Three examples

• If Your Blue Card is expiring and you want to know what people usually look at first

  1. Open Blue Card renewal checklist

  2. Open Start Blue Card renewal application

  See timing people often watch, related steps (appointment, documents, salary), and background questions — then confirm with your Ausländerbehörde and official guidance.

• If You are leaving Germany and need a checklist of wrap-up tasks

  1. Open Departure checklist

  2. Open Abmeldung (deregistration) filing

  Walk through Abmeldung, contract cancellations, tax, and related events in order — then confirm deadlines with your Bürgeramt and other offices.

• If You are resident and wondering about annual tax filing

  1. Open Residence · tax

  2. Open Income tax return deadline (self-filing)

  See when filing often comes up and linked topics — then confirm whether you must file and by when with Finanzamt or a tax adviser.

What each section on the home page means

• Common paths

  Curated entry points for frequent situations. Start here if you are not sure where to look.

• Browse by situation / system / theme

  Wider lists when your case does not match a common path, or you want to explore one area (e.g. all visa-related events).

• Q&A articles (bottom of this page)

  Older background articles by topic. Use after Events, or when you already know the question — not as the main map.