Mein Weg nach Deutschland – 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.

What is pre-integration?

The project "Pre-integration" in Lebanon is aimed specifically at adults who would like to move permanently to Germany for professional reasons (qualified specialists) or within the framework of family reunification.

This takes place in the form of various free offers.

Talk to us!

Visit us in person on Mondays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM or Thursdays from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Goethe-Institut Beirut. We'll answer all your questions together.

You can also reach us using the following contact information:

Ulla Taha
ulla.taha@goethe.de
+961 76 049 400 (by phone or via WhatsApp)

Lisa Almunaizel
lisa-marie.almunaizel@goethe.de

Our Offer

Family reunification in Germany

Here you will find our booklet with all the important information on family reunification in Germany. For further details, click on the sentences or scan the QR codes.

Family reunification in Germany (desktop version)(PDF, 7 MB)

Family reunification in Germany (mobile version)(PDF, 4 MB)

Online offers by the Goethe-Institut

Web portal

Mein Weg nach Deutschland

Find answers to FAQs and handy information about living and working in Germany, including interactive exercises to practice and improve your German language 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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Broschure (In German)

Mein Deutschlandheft

Information on initial orientation in Germany

Topics: first steps in Germany, getting a job, finance, family life, leisure, finding help etc.

Language: German from A1 level
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
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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.

“Mein Weg nach Deutschland” calendar

Here you will find our free information events, German exercises and training courses. Register and get unlimited access to all offers!

Worldwide events

Useful Links

Visas and entry

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

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

Portal for international experts offering comprehensive information on living and working in Germany.
Professional Recognition

Would you like to work in your profession in Germany? Here you can find out how and where you can have your degree recognized.
Anabin

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