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I want to work or live in Germany
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List of Short stay Visas
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Verpflichtungserklärung – Sponsoring someone’s visit
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
Study German in Germany
Intra corporate transfers (ICT card)
Temporary proof of German Residence
Visa application tips
Residence in Germany
German citizenship
German citizenship information
Process to apply for German citizenship via naturalisation
European Union
EU – single permit for third-country nationals
Your journey to Germany
Thinking About Leaving? Battling with the decision? … rebuttal
Moving to Germany
Good to Know
Checklist before you travel to Germany
Documents to bring to Germany
Shipping and Relocation Companies
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
Bestimmte Artikel
Adjektivendungen
Pronouns
Verbs
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
Applying for residence
Temporary proof of German Residence
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
Television Licenses
Downloading Music, Movies etc
Financial
Income Tax / Lohnsteuer
Procedure to cease tax residency with SARS
Sozialversicherung / Social Insurance
Pension
Investments and financial planning
Foreign Exchange- ZAR to EUR
Foreign Exchange- EUR to ZAR
Driving
Driver’s licences
Road Rules
First aid kit
Winter tyres
Car Insurance
Registering a vehicle
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
Entertainment
Internet TV and mobile
Going to the movies
Health
Ask a Pharmacist
Visiting a doctor
Terminology – Body Parts
Terminology – Organs
Mental health support
Health product substitutes
Women’s Health
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
Family and Pets
Going to the Hairdresser
Getting married
Children
Having a baby in Germany
Registering your child at birth
Parental allowance in Germany (Elterngeld)
Maternity Terminology
Pets
Covid Info
Corona virus Information
Covid Vaccination information
Getting a digital Impfpass
Weather and outdoor
Grilling in public
Braai Season
Swimming in Germany
Christmas
Christmas Markets
German Christmas Traditions
Germany month by month
Weather in Germany
Winter in Germany
Sports in Germany
Participating in Sports in Germany
Cycling
Watching sports
Schools and Studies
School Information
The German Vocational Training System
Study in Germany
Recognition of studies
Prep Courses and GRE Tests
Shopping
Shopping in Germany
Product Substitutes
Clothing sizes
Emergencies
Obligation to assist in an emergency
Emergency Contacts
Disaster preparedness
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
Cookies
Main Meals
Side dishes
Christmas Desserts
Christmas Beverages
German Cuisine and Recipes
German Christmas Recipes
German Recipes
Raclette
Spargel – the German white gold
Federweißer (New wine)
Potatoes
Pumpkins
Making your own Biltong
Substitutes and Food Info
Meat and Fish
Frozen products
Baking ingredients
Spices and Herbs
Types of Sugar
Dairy products
Hot and Cold Drinks
Other items
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
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
Ask the Consul
Questions and Answers
Travel
Covid – Travel information
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
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
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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
Translation Services
Gift services in South Africa
Gift services in Gemany
Sending a package or excess luggage between SA and DE
Members Space
Newsletter
Community
How to use the Community site
Registration Information
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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
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
Study German in Germany
Intra corporate transfers (ICT card)
Temporary proof of German Residence
Visa application tips
Residence in Germany
German citizenship
German citizenship information
Process to apply for German citizenship via naturalisation
European Union
EU – single permit for third-country nationals
Your journey to Germany
Thinking About Leaving? Battling with the decision? … rebuttal
Moving to Germany
Good to Know
Checklist before you travel to Germany
Documents to bring to Germany
Shipping and Relocation Companies
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
Bestimmte Artikel
Adjektivendungen
Pronouns
Verbs
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
Applying for residence
Temporary proof of German Residence
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
Television Licenses
Downloading Music, Movies etc
Financial
Income Tax / Lohnsteuer
Procedure to cease tax residency with SARS
Sozialversicherung / Social Insurance
Pension
Investments and financial planning
Foreign Exchange- ZAR to EUR
Foreign Exchange- EUR to ZAR
Driving
Driver’s licences
Road Rules
First aid kit
Winter tyres
Car Insurance
Registering a vehicle
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
Entertainment
Internet TV and mobile
Going to the movies
Health
Ask a Pharmacist
Visiting a doctor
Terminology – Body Parts
Terminology – Organs
Mental health support
Health product substitutes
Women’s Health
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
Family and Pets
Going to the Hairdresser
Getting married
Children
Having a baby in Germany
Registering your child at birth
Parental allowance in Germany (Elterngeld)
Maternity Terminology
Pets
Covid Info
Corona virus Information
Covid Vaccination information
Getting a digital Impfpass
Weather and outdoor
Grilling in public
Braai Season
Swimming in Germany
Christmas
Christmas Markets
German Christmas Traditions
Germany month by month
Weather in Germany
Winter in Germany
Sports in Germany
Participating in Sports in Germany
Cycling
Watching sports
Schools and Studies
School Information
The German Vocational Training System
Study in Germany
Recognition of studies
Prep Courses and GRE Tests
Shopping
Shopping in Germany
Product Substitutes
Clothing sizes
Emergencies
Obligation to assist in an emergency
Emergency Contacts
Disaster preparedness
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
Cookies
Main Meals
Side dishes
Christmas Desserts
Christmas Beverages
German Cuisine and Recipes
German Christmas Recipes
German Recipes
Raclette
Spargel – the German white gold
Federweißer (New wine)
Potatoes
Pumpkins
Making your own Biltong
Substitutes and Food Info
Meat and Fish
Frozen products
Baking ingredients
Spices and Herbs
Types of Sugar
Dairy products
Hot and Cold Drinks
Other items
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
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
Ask the Consul
Questions and Answers
Travel
Covid – Travel information
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
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
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
Translation Services
Gift services in South Africa
Gift services in Gemany
Sending a package or excess luggage between SA and DE
Members Space
Newsletter
Community
How to use the Community site
Registration Information
Register
Log in
All activity
Members
List of all Groups
Create a new group
Forums
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
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