From distant shores to new beginnings, these stories carry the weight of hope, resilience, and the timeless quest for belonging
Step into the footsteps of those who dared to dream beyond borders. Here, voices echo with memories of old homelands, the struggles of transition, and the triumphs of forging a new life. Each tale is a thread woven into the fabric of our shared heritage — a bridge between past and future, between where we come from and where we are headed.
Whether your journey began yesterday or decades ago, your story matters.
Inspire others, share lessons learned, or simply express your experience — we’d love to hear from you.
This space will soon be filled with real stories from South Africans living in Germany — tales of courage, culture shock, connection, and finding home away from home.
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My first job at a precision parts for trucks factory earning 12 Euro per hour. It was a summer job. When Everything Fell Apart, Love Held On With no assets and no money, I experienced a three-month-long dark night of the soul… but I kept my sunny SA heart open and trusted like I’ve never trusted in my life.” Quick Facts 🔎 Detail 📝 Info Age Group 55+ Year of Move May 2023 Moved From Ballito in KZN
From Cape Town to Holzkirchen A Journey of Faith and Friendship We are both so blessed and proud of what we have accomplished during this time and we both thank God every day for guiding us. Quick Facts 🔎 Detail 📝 Info Age Group 25–34 Year of Move 2021 Moved From Cape Town Reason for Moving Work situations Moved Alone or With Others With my partner Current Location Holzkirchen, Bavaria Quickfire Questions What do
Family Reunification Visa – Your stories These are shared experiences by people who recently went through a Family Reunification Visa application process. You can share yours with us via an easy-to-fill-in form on this page. An FB member shared a more detailed experience. You can read it here. Another member, Tom, also shared his experience with us, you can read about it here Shared by Megan in May 2025 When did you apply for your
We all have different stories about why we came to Germany, how we ended up being here and whether we will stay or not. Every journey is different. We can all learn from and be inspired by each other. Youtube channels Tebogo Prinz – You can follow her on Instagram and Youtube Clyne Brunold shared his impressions on the cultural differences between SA and Germany on his Youtube Channel Ronet has a YouTube channel where she documented her experience in moving
Good to know Your Visas are approved, your paperwork is finalised and you are ready to start planning the big move. This can be a very stressful time, and we hope the information we provide here helps to ease the process. Cost of living In general, properties are more expensive in Germany than in South Africa, also when renting. Food and clothing prices depend a lot on where you are buying. Medical insurance is also
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