Living and working in Germany

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Have you decided to live in Germany permanently, for professional or private reasons? You will need German language skills and up-to-date information about life in Germany. The Goethe-Institut offers you quality support to best prepare you for a successful life in Germany.

Facts on Family Reunification Visa

Information Session on actual requirements for the Family Reunificaton Visa

11/26/2025, 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM, online
 

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  • Web portal

    Mein Weg nach Deutschland

    Find answers to frequently asked questions and useful information about living and working in Germany. Explore fun and interactive exercises to practice and improve your German skills.

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  • Online excercises

    Practice German for free

    Improve your language skills to facilitate and support your integration.

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  • My Germany Booklet

    • Information about first orientation in Germany
    • Topics: First steps in Germany, getting a job, finances, family life, leisure time, finding help etc.
    • Language: basic German from A1 level

    Graphic with writing: My Germany booklet © Goethe-Institut © Goethe-Institut

  • Self-study online course

    My Germany Course

    • Preparation for your life in Germany
    • Topics: First steps in Germany, work, finances, family life, leisure time, finding help etc.
    • Language: German from A2 level

    Graphics with writing: My German Course © Goethe-Institut © Goethe-Institut

  • Community

    Alumniportal Deutschland

    On the Alumniportal Deutschland you can network with people who are also preparing to move to Germany or who are already living and working in Germany.

  • The Germany Magazine

    #DeutschlandNoFilter

    The diversity of Germany in one magazine. #DeutschlandNoFilter presents dialects and book trends, series tips and insights into everyday working life, sports and music, sustainable ideas and special places that you should get to know. A magazine for everyone who is interested in Germany and loves the German language.

    #DeutschlandNoFilter

To ensure you have a great start in Germany

The Welcome Coaches offer free events at six Goethe-Instituts in Germany and online to help you get off to a good start in Germany and integrate successfully into everyday and working life.

Useful Links

Make it in Germany

The portal for international experts offering comprehensive information on living and working in Germany.

ProRecognition

Is an advisory service of the German Chambers of Commerce Abroad (AHKs) and provides free and reliable guidance on everything you need to know when looking for employment in Germany.

anabin

This database provides information on educational certificates in classifying foreign qualifications in the German education system.

deutschland.de

This portal provides tips and information about work and study and addresses current topics in Germany and abroad.

Visas and entry

On the website of the German Embassy Accra you will find information about different visa options, requirements and procedures for applications.
 

My life in Germany

Young people talk about their first steps in Germany, about their work, about their free time and their plans for the future.

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