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Living and working in Germany

Are you thinking about moving to Germany permanently, whether for professional or personal reasons? We can help you learn German and provide you with useful information about everyday life in Germany.

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Discover Germany

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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  • 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.

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Learning German and providing proof of proficiency

  • German courses

    The Goethe-Institut offers a wide range of courses and training programmes – for every language level and every language requirement. You can choose exactly the course that suits your needs, circumstances and language skills.

  • German exams

    Do you need internationally recognised proof of your German language skills? We offer German language exams at all levels, from A1 to C2.

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)

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.

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