Thüringen Expat Guide

Last updated: 2026-05-03

Thüringen is centrally located with Erfurt (capital), Jena, Weimar, and Gera. Strong optics and biotech industries; Jena hosts Carl Zeiss and Schott.

6 cities covered in TH

Each city page has direct links to the local Bürgeramt, Ausländerbehörde, Finanzamt, and a step-by-step roadmap from visa application to integration course.

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