Relocation software
with the human touch
One platform to manage visa applications, relocation logistics, and compliance — backed by immigration experts who own every case.
Trusted by startups and corporates alike
Why relokate
We start before
the offer letter
Our pre-hire checklist plugs into your recruiting process. By the time the contract is signed, the visa process is already underway.
33% faster time-to-desk
vs. companies managing relocation in-house
Your strategic relocation partner
relokate integrates into your hiring process from day one — with document checklists for your talents, pre-screening tools, and a dedicated partner who knows your team.
One dashboard, full visibility
Cases, documents, timelines, and communication in one place. Real-time status updates, realistic start dates, and full cost control.
Attorney escalation if needed
Independent immigration attorneys on standby. If a case gets stuck, they can step in immediately with full context — no expensive handover. Rarely needed, always available.
How it works
Your strategic relocation partner — from hiring to start date
relokate integrates into your hiring process. One platform, one point of contact, no surprises.
Documents ready before the offer
When you onboard with relokate, we deploy branded document checklists into your hiring workflow. Your talents start preparing documents the moment they enter the pipeline — not after the contract is signed. The biggest bottleneck in immigration is unprepared paperwork. We eliminate it.
Track everything live
Follow every step from your dashboard — document status, authority submissions, appointments, and realistic start dates. No scattered emails, no chasing consultants.
Your talent starts on time
Visa approved, registration complete, onboarding sorted. We know every legal pathway — and if an authority doesn't respond, we have the tools to move things forward.
Document Checklist
Visa Application Checklist
Shared with your talent at offer stage
3 of 6 ready
Talent is preparing documents
What you get
Everything your HR team needs
Technology-driven processes. Expert immigration partners. Attorney escalation built in.
All-in-one platform
Cases, documents, timelines, and communication — everything in one dashboard. No scattered emails or spreadsheets.
Built into your process
Document checklists deployed at the offer stage. Your talents arrive prepared — no last-minute scrambles for missing paperwork.
Pay per case
Full cost transparency. No retainers, no hidden fees, no surprises. You pay only for the relocations you need.
Every legal pathway covered
We know every route through German immigration law. If an authority doesn't respond, independent attorneys can step in directly from the case — with full context and minimal cost. Rarely needed, always available.
Not another agency. Not just software.
Traditional agencies give you service without visibility. Global platforms give you software without expertise. relokate gives you both.
| relokate | In-house / DIY | Traditional agencies | Global platforms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real-time case dashboard | ✓ | — | — | ✓ |
| Dedicated relocation partner | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Germany-specific immigration expertise | ✓ | — | ✓ | — |
| Automated processes for the fastest route | ✓ | — | — | ✓ |
| Guaranteed 24-hour case onboarding | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Attorney escalation (rarely needed) | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Pay-per-case pricing | ✓ | — | — | ✓ |
| Scalable for 1 or 100 hires | ✓ | — | — | ✓ |
The fastest path to success
We set your team on the fastest route — and know every legal pathway if things slow down.
German immigration authorities can be slow. Most providers tell you to wait. relokate takes a different approach: we submit complete applications upfront so there are no reasons for delays — and when an authority doesn't respond within the legal timeframe, we know exactly how to move things forward.
Independent immigration attorneys are available on standby. If escalation is needed, they step in directly from the case with full context — no expensive handover, no starting from scratch. This is rarely required, but when it is, the cost to your company is minimal because the attorney already has everything.
Proactive follow-up & formal request
We follow up actively with every authority. If processing exceeds the legal timeframe, we file a formal written request (Untätigkeitsschreiben) — which resolves the vast majority of delays.
Attorney available — with full case context
In the rare cases where formal escalation isn't enough, an independent immigration attorney can step in immediately. They already have every document and the full case history — so costs stay minimal and there's no starting from scratch.
The reality: In 95%+ of cases, proactive submission and follow-up is all that's needed. Attorney escalation is a safety net — powerful when needed, rarely used.
From Series A to enterprise
Whether you're hiring your first international engineer or relocating a team of 50 — relokate scales with you.
HR, People & Talent Acquisition
Stop being the visa expert on your team
Hand off the entire immigration process — visa applications, authority appointments, document prep — and get live status updates in your dashboard instead of chasing emails.
Learn more →CTOs & Hiring Managers
Your next senior hire is abroad. We get them here.
The talent you need is in India, Brazil, or the US. relokate handles the visa and relocation so you can plan with a reliable start date.
Learn more →Founders & Companies Expanding to Germany
Hire globally — or bring your team to Germany
First international hire or relocating an entire team — relokate gives you enterprise-grade relocation without the overhead. ICT Cards, Blue Cards, family reunification — all handled.
Learn more →Global Mobility Managers
A Germany partner that matches your standards
Real-time case dashboard, enterprise SLAs, monthly reporting, and deep German immigration expertise. Add Germany to your global programme without compromising on quality.
Learn more →
Why I started relokate
“I'd seen the same broken process a hundred times.”
After more than ten years in HR, I'd helped relocate dozens of employees to Germany. Every single time, the process was the same: scattered emails, unclear timelines, expensive lawyers, and a candidate waiting to start.
The tools available were either enterprise-only platforms with no human touch, or traditional agencies with no technology. I founded relokate in 2020 to build something better: one partner, one platform, and real expertise in German immigration law — backed by attorneys when things get stuck.
Today, we've handled over 1,500 relocations for companies from Volkswagen to KoRo. Our approach: technology-driven processes combined with a dedicated human partner for every case. No ticket systems. No handovers. Your international talent arrives ready to work.
Katharina Hilgers
Founder & Managing Director
What our clients say
Trusted by HR teams across Germany
“A solid HR partner from start to finish. relokate helps us with every stage of relocating our candidates. Our whole HR team appreciated how seamless and fast they are.”
Marvin Gawlak
CHRO, Foodspring (Mars)
“The process was very collaborative — weekly check-ins, open communication, and full visibility on each case via the software. relokate took a heavy burden off our HR team.”
Nadine Heinemann
HR Business Partner, Global Mobility, Marquardt
“relokate’s digital platform makes our employee relocation processes fast, transparent, and completely manageable from one dashboard.”
Katja Szonn
Head of HR, Medwing
“Absolute lifesavers. Competent, empathetic and fast. We couldn’t have done it without them.”
Emilie Declercq-Lienard
Senior HR Manager, CODE University
Your next hire shouldn't wait 12 weeks to start
See how relokate cuts your relocation timeline — with full visibility, compliance, and cost control from day one.
Companies starting cases now typically achieve Q2 start dates. No commitment — just a 15-minute conversation.
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