Living and Working in Germany

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.

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The Goethe Institut offers you comprehensive preparation. In addition to learning the German language, we will introduce you to the country and its people - we train you for life in Germany. We would be happy to discuss your ideas about Germany and life in Germany. We offer advice, classes, and solid preparation so you can successfully integrate into Germany society.

We are here to advise you!

The Goethe-Institut offers:
  • advice on how to get settled in Germany
  • cultural preparation and
  • intercultural training
  • introductory publications with visuals and text
For appointments or questions, please send an email to juan01-manila@goethe.de.

Fair Recruitment for Nurse Jobs in Germany

The quality mark ""Fair Recruitment Healthcare Germany"" ensures that the recruitment process is comprehensible. Navigating contracts in a foreign country can be confusing. Certified agencies simplify the process by providing communication and contracts in English, ensuring clarity and preventing misunderstandings. Through this platform, nurses from abroad can find out about a fair recruitment as a future nurse in Germany.

A Day in my life in Germany Vlog Series

Five Filipino vloggers have been chosen to produce Biyaheng Germany Vlogs for 2020. Get to know their first-hand experiences in Germany through their Vlogs!

Modernes Leben - Freizeit

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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  • 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

  • Juan01 Guide to Germany

    “JUAN01 Guide to Germany” will help you prepare Filipinos for their first days in Germany. The guide will help Filipinos to be oriented for your future living environment in Germany to make integration easier. Here you will find the book in English.

    Juan01 Guide to Germany Booklet © Goethe-Institut Philippinen © Goethe-Institut Philippinen

  • 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

Visas and entry

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

Make it in Germany

It provides international professionals with all information about living and working in Germany.

Recognition in Germany

Sie möchten in Deutschland in Ihrem Beruf arbeiten? Sie erfahren hier, wie und wo Sie Ihren Abschluss anerkennen lassen können.

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.

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