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South Africans in Germany

German Laws and Regulations

Where to find information about the laws in Germany. How to report a crime and emergency numbers

German laws and regulations

Where to find information The Bundesamt für Justiz publishes the laws and regulations to a the Gesetze im internet website. The main site is in German, but there are translations available, with the following notice “Translations of these materials into languages other than German are intended solely as a convenience to the non-German-reading public. Any discrepancies or differences that may arise in translations of the official German versions of these materials are not binding and

Estate planning

Wills and Testaments

Wills and Testaments

The intention of this page is to serve as a reminder to make sure your paperwork is in order. It is important to know what laws will apply to you and your heirs or estate when you are deceased and you were a South African citizen

Television Licenses

Paying your television licence, apply for an exemption or a reduction. Use of VPN’s

Television Licenses

Television Licence (der Rundfunkbeitrag/GEZ-Gebühr) The first thing you are likely to get in your new mailbox after registering at the Bürgeramt is a reminder to pay your TV & radio broadcasting fees. The 2023 fees are €18.36 per month and can be paid quarterly  (€55.08)

Police Clearance

Requesting a police clearance certificate from South Africa or a Führungszeugnis in Germany

Police Clearance Certificate

South Africa In South Africa you can apply for a Police clearance certificate at your local police station.The process can take up to six months. The official documentation you can find at the South African Police Service.They have an online application form available. If you

Funerals

Enrol in a German language course. 

Funerals

The last thing you might want to think of while settling into your new home is funeral planning.But this is something you will need to plan for as the rules and regulations

Legalising Documents

Apostille, Notarisation and Legalisation of documents

Legalising Documents

Depending on the situation, you might need to have documentation authenticated, certified, or make certified copies thereof. Document authentication South Africa and Germany are both members of the Hague Apostille Convention, you

Downloading Music, Movies etc

Copyrights and GEMA

Downloading Music, Movies etc

Copyrights in Germany are governed by GEMA, a government-mandated collecting society and performance rights organization. GEMA:  The Gesellschaft für musikalische Aufführungs- und mechanische Vervielfältigungsrechte, or in English, the society for musical performing