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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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  • 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

  • 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

Learning German and providing proof of proficiency

  • German courses

    For every language level and every learning style, to help you prepare for your professional challenges and everyday life in Germany – delivered by professionals, both in person and online. Find the course that’s right for you!

  • German exams

    Provide evidence of your German language skills by submitting an official examination certificate. The Goethe-Institut’s examinations are recognised internationally.

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.

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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