More Than Just a Move – What Relocation Really Means
When people hear the word “relocation” for the first time, they often think of moving boxes, flights, and new apartments. In reality, it’s much more than that – and it’s exactly what we experience at intap every day.
We support international professionals moving to Germany for their new job – from the very first step to settling into daily life. Many of us on the team have been through this ourselves: starting over in a new country, dealing with paperwork, finding an apartment, and navigating the first official appointments. That’s why we know exactly how exciting and overwhelming the experience can feel at the same time.
Our goal is to make this process easier – with experience, empathy, and a deep understanding of what really matters in Germany.
What We Do as a Relocation Service Provider
Our work begins long before someone packs their first suitcase – and it doesn’t end with handing over the keys. We guide every step of the way:
- Visa and residence permit: We ensure all visa and residence formalities are completed on time, so the start in Germany is secure.
- Registration, bank account, insurance: We assist with documents, appointments, and keep track of deadlines.
- Apartment search: We research available apartments, contact landlords, accompany clients to viewings, and clarify details.
- Family support: Whether it’s finding a kindergarten, school, or helping a partner settle in – we take care of everything around it.
- Everyday support: We help with moving in, setting up utilities, internet, registering with doctors – and yes, even sorting out the trash.
- Departure services: When it’s time to move on, we assist with deregistration, contract cancellations, travel arrangements, and planning the next steps internationally.
In short: we make sure the start in Germany runs smoothly – and help newcomers feel at home quickly.
Why Professional Relocation Support Matters
For companies, our service means relief and certainty. New employees arrive faster, feel supported, and can focus on their work. We take care of tasks that would otherwise take weeks: paperwork, appointments, communication with authorities, apartment searches – all things often underestimated in daily HR work.
For international professionals, it means less bureaucracy and more settling in. We reduce stress, guide step by step, and are there when questions arise. This creates space for what really matters: the new job, the new life, and feeling truly welcome.
Typical Challenges We See Every Day
From our experience, many newcomers face the same hurdles: long waits at authorities, complicated registration processes, and difficult apartment searches. Organizing all of this alone from abroad can quickly become a real challenge. We know these pitfalls – and we know how to avoid them.
Relocation Is More Than Organization
Relocation means starting a new chapter. Every day, we see how brave our relocatees are, how much they experience, and how they gradually find their place. And the small moments matter just as much: the first apartment in Germany, the first “hello” from a neighbor, the feeling of truly being settled. This is exactly why we do what we do – to turn a simple move into a smooth, welcoming start.
