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applying for temporary residence

sooozn

From what i read, it looks like I should apply upon arrival in Germany (I will have 57 of the 90 allowed days).  How long does it take to get an appointment?  Can I ask for one, before arriving in Germany?  Is it better to have the interview in the city where I am asking to stay?

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beppi

In case you are talking about appointments at your local "Ausländeramt" (foreigner office): Many of them are understaffed and overworked and appointments can only be booked a long time in advance. Others (mainly in small towns and the Eastern states) are still o.k. It depends on your location - and yes, you have to apply in the place where you live (or intend to move to)!

anthonyndungu867

I would like to relocate to Germany I from Kenya Mombasa I am a truck driver

beppi

@anthonyndungu867 Non-EU citizens have basically no chance to get a work visa for lowly skilled jobs like truck driver. But if you want to try applying for jobs nevertheless: Do you speak German and have a German truck driving license?

Cynic


    @anthonyndungu867 Non-EU citizens have basically no chance to get a work visa for lowly skilled jobs like truck driver. But if you want to try applying for jobs nevertheless: Do you speak German and have a German truck driving license?
   

    -@beppi

Don't forget the Driver CPC; it's a required training document across the whole of the EU; truck drivers can't be employed without it.

anthonyndungu867

Good morning hope you are doing well I am Anthony kiragu from Kenya I am a truck driver long distance I would like to work there in Germany which step can I used or what the way because agent they so expensive and I don't have that amount please 🙏 help me

beppi

@anthonyndungu867 First and foremost, you need to learn German and check the driving license requirements - professional drivers need a different license than private ones!

Once you speak German (at least B1 level, better B2) and have the required licenses, you can apply for jobs at forwarding companies.

Good luck!