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I want to work or live in Germany
Types of Visas
Short Stay Visas
List of Short stay Visas
Friends or Family visits
Verpflichtungserklärung – Sponsoring someone’s visit
Essential Tips for South African Visitors in Germany
Layering Up – Dressing for the Cold
Basic German Phrases for visitors
Long stay Visas
List of Long Stay Visas
Family Reunification Visa
Family Reunification Visa -Share your experience
Family Reunification Visa – Your stories
Detailed FRV experience
Getting married
Getting married – Share your experiences
Reunification – Parents of third-country nationals
Employment Visa (Vocational) – Share your experience
Employment Visa – Your stories
Study German in Germany
Intra corporate transfers (ICT card)
Volunteering
Temporary proof of German Residence
Visa application tips
Residence in Germany
German Citizenship
Einbürgerungstest and Leben in Deutschland
German Citizenship Information
Ways of obtaining German citizenship
German Citizenship through naturalisation
German Citizenship via Naturalisation: Share your experience with others
German Citizenship – Your stories
German Citizenship – Your stories – Retention SA Citizenship
German Citizenship – Your stories – Documentation for Germany
German Citizenship – Your stories – Submitting your application
My Einbürgerung Journey by Marc F
Applying for German Citizenship – Personal experience
European Union
EU – single permit for third-country nationals
Moving to Germany
Thinking About Leaving? Battling with the decision? … rebuttal
Good to know
Checklist before you travel to Germany
Documents to bring to Germany
Shipping and Relocation Companies
Pets
What can I bring into Germany
Beds, Mattresses and Duvets
Import a used vehicle to Germany
Learning German
Basic Information
Where to learn German
Basic German Grammar
German Grammar – Cases/Kasus
Gender
Adjektivendungen
Pronouns
Präpositionen
Verbs
German Spelling Alphabet
Housing
Housing in Germany
Finding a place to stay
Working in Germany
Careers
Curriculum Vitae and Resume
Searching for job opportunities
Job Exchange
Job exchange Board
Add a job listing
Networking
Career coaching
Vocational Careers
Recognition of studies
Freelancing
Finances
Sozialversicherung / Social Insurance
Pension
Medical
Income Tax / Lohnsteuer
Arriving in Germany
Checklist after arriving in Germany
Registering at the Local Town Office
Residence permits
Einbürgerungstest and Leben in Deutschland
Applying for residence
Temporary proof of German Residence
Leaving Germany
Travel to Germany – Tips
Living in Germany
Useful apps
Legal matters
German laws and regulations
Police Clearance Certificate
Wills and Testaments
Funerals
Apostille, Notarised and Certified
Translating documents
Television Licenses
Downloading Music, Movies etc
Finance
Income Tax / Lohnsteuer
SARS Income Tax
Procedure to cease tax residency with SARS
Sozialversicherung / Social Insurance
Medical
Pension
Investments and financial planning
Foreign Exchange- ZAR to EUR
Foreign Exchange- EUR to ZAR
Driving in Germany
Driver’s licences
Road Rules
First aid kit
Winter tyres
Car Insurance
Registering a vehicle
Safety on the Road – Wildlife
House and Home
Housing in Germany
Finding a place to stay
Hired Help and Services
Beds, Mattresses and Duvets
Gardening Rules
Waste disposal and recycling
Avoiding mould in your house
Moving from One Town to Another in Germany: Key Considerations
Entertainment
Internet TV and mobile
Going to the movies
Health, doctors and medicine
Ask a SA Pharmacist in DE
Electronic Prescriptions (E-Rezept)
Having a baby in Germany
Health product substitutes
Mental health support
Maternity Terminology
Neurodiversity
Sauna etiquette in Germany
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
Terminology – Body Parts
Terminology – Organs
Visiting a doctor
Visiting a Doctor – Phrases
Women’s Health
Family and Pets
Going to the Hairdresser
Marriage
Getting married
Getting married – Share your experiences
Getting married – Your stories
Children
Children Overview
Having a baby in Germany
Registering your child at birth – Germany
Registering your child in South Africa while in Germany
Parental allowance in Germany (Elterngeld)
Maternity Terminology
Kitas
Bullying at school
Pets
Adopting a pet
Outdoors
Seasons
Winter in Germany
Spring in Germany
Autumn in Germany
Germany month by month
Weather in Germany
Layering Up – Dressing for the Cold
Yearly Events
2025 Public Holidays, School Terms and Observations
Yearly Festivals and Events in Germany
Easter in Germany
Karneval
Christmas
Christmas
Christmas Markets
German Christmas Traditions
Christmas away from Home
Sports in Germany
Participating in Sports in Germany
Watching sports
Rugby
Cricket in Germany: A Blossoming Sport in the Heart of Europe
Cycling
Schools and Studies
School Information
The German Vocational Training System
Study in Germany
Recognition of studies
Prep Courses and GRE Tests
Shopping
Emergencies
Obligation to assist in an emergency
Emergency Contacts
Disaster preparedness
Warntag
Life in Germany
What we love about Germany
Cultural Differences – South Africa vs Germany
FAQ
For the Foodies
South African Recipes
Traditional South African Christmas Recipes
German Foods
German Cuisine and Recipes
Bärlauch
Besenwirtschaft
Currywurst
Pilzsammelung
Potatoes
Pumpkins
Raclette
Starkbier
Spargel – the German white gold
Federweißer (New wine)
Making your own Biltong
Substitutes and Food Info
Feeling Homesick
Entertainment
Streaming South African content
Radio Stations and Playlists
Watching sports
South African Communities
Products we love
Product Substitutes
Where to shop
ET Phone Home – Staying connected to SA, your 4 options.
Phoning Home
Keeping in touch virtually
SA Consular and Embassy Services
SA Consular and Embassy services
South African Passport and ID’s
My SA Passport is stolen or lost
My SA passport has expired
Applying for your passport in Germany
Applying for your passport in South Africa
Applying for your ID in South Africa
Applying for your South African Identity Document in Germany
Questions for the Consulate
Questions and Answers
Travel
Public transport in Germany
Public Transport System: A Guide to S-Bahn, U-Bahn, and Trams
Customs
What can I bring into Germany
What can I bring into South Africa
Travel for SA passport holders
Where can I travel with my SA passport
Traveling to the UK
Travel in the Schengen Area
Tips for Visitors to Germany
Essential Tips for South African Visitors in Germany
Layering Up – Dressing for the Cold
Travel ideas within Germany
Travel ideas within Germany
Federal States A-B
Baden-Württemberg
Baden-Württemberg
Stuttgart
Ulm
Bayern
Bayern
Augsburg
Füssen – Allgäu
Berlin
Brandenburg
Bremen
Federal States H-N
Hamburg
Hessen
Lower Saxony
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
North Rhine-Westphalia
Federal States R -T
Rhineland-Palatinate
Saxony
Saxony-Anhalt
Saarland
Schleswig-Holstein
Thuringia
Add travel tips
General Travel tips – Booking Flights
General Travel tips – Flying
Industrial Strike Action affecting Flights
Flying with Children
Travel during a school Term
Travel to SA – Tips
Travel to Germany – Tips
German accommodation types
Travel Blogs
Business Directory
Shops and services
Classifieds
Classifieds – Info
Classifieds
Add Classified
Recommendations
Shipping and Relocation Companies
Gift services in South Africa
Gift services in Gemany
Sending a package or excess luggage between SA and DE
Members Space
Submit a post to the website
Newsletter
Forums
Community
How to use the Community site
Registration Information
Register
Login
All Activity
Find Friends
List of all Groups
Create a new group
Events
List of Events
Events Calendar
Add Event
Event Locations
Events – How to add
Our Stories
About Us
Contact us
Rate us
Terms and Conditions
Privacy Policy
Impressum
Sitemap
Home
Visas and immigration
I want to work or live in Germany
Types of Visas
Short Stay Visas
List of Short stay Visas
Friends or Family visits
Verpflichtungserklärung – Sponsoring someone’s visit
Essential Tips for South African Visitors in Germany
Layering Up – Dressing for the Cold
Basic German Phrases for visitors
Long stay Visas
List of Long Stay Visas
Family Reunification Visa
Family Reunification Visa -Share your experience
Family Reunification Visa – Your stories
Detailed FRV experience
Getting married
Getting married – Share your experiences
Reunification – Parents of third-country nationals
Employment Visa (Vocational) – Share your experience
Employment Visa – Your stories
Study German in Germany
Intra corporate transfers (ICT card)
Volunteering
Temporary proof of German Residence
Visa application tips
Residence in Germany
German Citizenship
Einbürgerungstest and Leben in Deutschland
German Citizenship Information
Ways of obtaining German citizenship
German Citizenship through naturalisation
German Citizenship via Naturalisation: Share your experience with others
German Citizenship – Your stories
German Citizenship – Your stories – Retention SA Citizenship
German Citizenship – Your stories – Documentation for Germany
German Citizenship – Your stories – Submitting your application
My Einbürgerung Journey by Marc F
Applying for German Citizenship – Personal experience
European Union
EU – single permit for third-country nationals
Moving to Germany
Thinking About Leaving? Battling with the decision? … rebuttal
Good to know
Checklist before you travel to Germany
Documents to bring to Germany
Shipping and Relocation Companies
Pets
What can I bring into Germany
Beds, Mattresses and Duvets
Import a used vehicle to Germany
Learning German
Basic Information
Where to learn German
Basic German Grammar
German Grammar – Cases/Kasus
Gender
Adjektivendungen
Pronouns
Präpositionen
Verbs
German Spelling Alphabet
Housing
Housing in Germany
Finding a place to stay
Working in Germany
Careers
Curriculum Vitae and Resume
Searching for job opportunities
Job Exchange
Job exchange Board
Add a job listing
Networking
Career coaching
Vocational Careers
Recognition of studies
Freelancing
Finances
Sozialversicherung / Social Insurance
Pension
Medical
Income Tax / Lohnsteuer
Arriving in Germany
Checklist after arriving in Germany
Registering at the Local Town Office
Residence permits
Einbürgerungstest and Leben in Deutschland
Applying for residence
Temporary proof of German Residence
Leaving Germany
Travel to Germany – Tips
Living in Germany
Useful apps
Legal matters
German laws and regulations
Police Clearance Certificate
Wills and Testaments
Funerals
Apostille, Notarised and Certified
Translating documents
Television Licenses
Downloading Music, Movies etc
Finance
Income Tax / Lohnsteuer
SARS Income Tax
Procedure to cease tax residency with SARS
Sozialversicherung / Social Insurance
Medical
Pension
Investments and financial planning
Foreign Exchange- ZAR to EUR
Foreign Exchange- EUR to ZAR
Driving in Germany
Driver’s licences
Road Rules
First aid kit
Winter tyres
Car Insurance
Registering a vehicle
Safety on the Road – Wildlife
House and Home
Housing in Germany
Finding a place to stay
Hired Help and Services
Beds, Mattresses and Duvets
Gardening Rules
Waste disposal and recycling
Avoiding mould in your house
Moving from One Town to Another in Germany: Key Considerations
Entertainment
Internet TV and mobile
Going to the movies
Health, doctors and medicine
Ask a SA Pharmacist in DE
Electronic Prescriptions (E-Rezept)
Having a baby in Germany
Health product substitutes
Mental health support
Maternity Terminology
Neurodiversity
Sauna etiquette in Germany
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
Terminology – Body Parts
Terminology – Organs
Visiting a doctor
Visiting a Doctor – Phrases
Women’s Health
Family and Pets
Going to the Hairdresser
Marriage
Getting married
Getting married – Share your experiences
Getting married – Your stories
Children
Children Overview
Having a baby in Germany
Registering your child at birth – Germany
Registering your child in South Africa while in Germany
Parental allowance in Germany (Elterngeld)
Maternity Terminology
Kitas
Bullying at school
Pets
Adopting a pet
Outdoors
Seasons
Winter in Germany
Spring in Germany
Autumn in Germany
Germany month by month
Weather in Germany
Layering Up – Dressing for the Cold
Yearly Events
2025 Public Holidays, School Terms and Observations
Yearly Festivals and Events in Germany
Easter in Germany
Karneval
Christmas
Christmas
Christmas Markets
German Christmas Traditions
Christmas away from Home
Sports in Germany
Participating in Sports in Germany
Watching sports
Rugby
Cricket in Germany: A Blossoming Sport in the Heart of Europe
Cycling
Schools and Studies
School Information
The German Vocational Training System
Study in Germany
Recognition of studies
Prep Courses and GRE Tests
Shopping
Emergencies
Obligation to assist in an emergency
Emergency Contacts
Disaster preparedness
Warntag
Life in Germany
What we love about Germany
Cultural Differences – South Africa vs Germany
FAQ
For the Foodies
South African Recipes
Traditional South African Christmas Recipes
German Foods
German Cuisine and Recipes
Bärlauch
Besenwirtschaft
Currywurst
Pilzsammelung
Potatoes
Pumpkins
Raclette
Starkbier
Spargel – the German white gold
Federweißer (New wine)
Making your own Biltong
Substitutes and Food Info
Feeling Homesick
Entertainment
Streaming South African content
Radio Stations and Playlists
Watching sports
South African Communities
Products we love
Product Substitutes
Where to shop
ET Phone Home – Staying connected to SA, your 4 options.
Phoning Home
Keeping in touch virtually
SA Consular and Embassy Services
SA Consular and Embassy services
South African Passport and ID’s
My SA Passport is stolen or lost
My SA passport has expired
Applying for your passport in Germany
Applying for your passport in South Africa
Applying for your ID in South Africa
Applying for your South African Identity Document in Germany
Questions for the Consulate
Questions and Answers
Travel
Public transport in Germany
Public Transport System: A Guide to S-Bahn, U-Bahn, and Trams
Customs
What can I bring into Germany
What can I bring into South Africa
Travel for SA passport holders
Where can I travel with my SA passport
Traveling to the UK
Travel in the Schengen Area
Tips for Visitors to Germany
Essential Tips for South African Visitors in Germany
Layering Up – Dressing for the Cold
Travel ideas within Germany
Travel ideas within Germany
Federal States A-B
Baden-Württemberg
Baden-Württemberg
Stuttgart
Ulm
Bayern
Bayern
Augsburg
Füssen – Allgäu
Berlin
Brandenburg
Bremen
Federal States H-N
Hamburg
Hessen
Lower Saxony
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
North Rhine-Westphalia
Federal States R -T
Rhineland-Palatinate
Saxony
Saxony-Anhalt
Saarland
Schleswig-Holstein
Thuringia
Add travel tips
General Travel tips – Booking Flights
General Travel tips – Flying
Industrial Strike Action affecting Flights
Flying with Children
Travel during a school Term
Travel to SA – Tips
Travel to Germany – Tips
German accommodation types
Travel Blogs
Business Directory
Shops and services
Classifieds
Classifieds – Info
Classifieds
Add Classified
Recommendations
Shipping and Relocation Companies
Gift services in South Africa
Gift services in Gemany
Sending a package or excess luggage between SA and DE
Members Space
Submit a post to the website
Newsletter
Forums
Community
How to use the Community site
Registration Information
Register
Login
All Activity
Find Friends
List of all Groups
Create a new group
Events
List of Events
Events Calendar
Add Event
Event Locations
Events – How to add
Our Stories
About Us
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Terms and Conditions
Privacy Policy
Impressum
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