TominStuttgart
American and German expat in Germany
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About me
American and German
Lives in Stuttgart
Speaks English, German some Spanish and French
Registration: 19 March 2012
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Change a student visa to an Ausbildung visa by Sara Sarkhosh
Does anyone know if it's possible to change a student visa to an Ausbildung visa?I came to Germany on a student visa, and I've been here for 6 months now. The university gave me a condition to improve my German skills before starting the program, so ...
I think it might be possible but one usually needs a C1 level of German to do a university program taught in German as the vast majority of bachelors are at public universities. An Ausbildung is a vocational or technical training. It can be a good ... Read More
Finding a job in Germany by beppi
Many foreigners come to this forum, or to Germany, with unrealistic expectations about how easy it is to find a job. To help those people, I will post my recent experience here: Over a five months period, I sent out over 50 (individualised and ...
Dear Sir ,( liveworkgermany)if may I ask you regarding bookkeepers in Germany ( English speakers) + only A1 German language ,I am from Egypt I have almost 10+ years of experiance as an Accountant moreover I have got IELTS band 6 , as per my ... Read More
Working as a nurse in english speaking hospitals by Rachel240
Hello I dream of living in France. I’m a nurse but unfortunately I don’t speak French. Can anyone please suggest how I can move there and work without speaking the language. Are there English speaking hospitals or other areas I could ...
@Rachel240 Hello!You can definitely work in French hospitals—even though French is the primary language, most medical professionals speak at least some English, especially in larger cities or international areas. Many hospitals and clinics are ... Read More
British Citizen with US Social Security and move to Germany by srfg
I am a British citizen and lived for many years in Germany and then relocated to the US with my German husband. I am now receiving Social Security as I am retired. I now want to move back to Germany and am encountering issues with the US Social ...
@srfg This is a question pertaining to USA laws and rules - nothing specific to Germany.I thus suggest you ask this on the USA forum instead!If you have other questions about your plenned move to Germany, or want to know more about expat life here, ... Read More
British Citizen with US Social Security and move to Germany by srfg
I am a British citizen and lived for many years in Germany and then relocated to the US with my German husband. I am now receiving Social Security as I am retired. I now want to move back to Germany and am encountering issues with the US Social ...
I can’t give definitive answers, have US and German citizenships but not UK, but can give a bit of information. If one pays long enough into the US social security system then they have a right to retirement benefits. This should be regardless ... Read More
New members of the Germany forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Germany forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
@Maham Shahid Welcome to the site and good luck. You need to inform yourself about medical programs in Germany. If you are doing a post-doctoral program it might be offered in English. Or one can possible do a PhD in English in some STEM fields. But ... Read More
Looking for Apartment to Rent by LiridonaS
I will start working as a Senior Accounting Manager in Hamburg from 1st of June and I am looking for an apartment to rent (Furnished if possible but I’m okay with non furnished ones too). Location is preferable to be close to the city center ...
Logically I would put this at the end of my comment but don’t want it to be overlooked. One should know about the rent control law in Germany. Here is a link: https://conny.de/en/rent/rent-control/information Disclaimer, this site also ... Read More
Studying in Germany; blocked accounts, student health insurance
The site daad(dot)de/en has often been mentioned here as a reliable one providing a comprehensive overview of the rules and information for studying in Germany and a database for programs open to international students.I now found a new site with ... Read More
Advice from people who applied for German freelancer visa by dianamabelmanriquemogrovejo
Hi everyone! I'm currently in Lima, Peru, and I’m preparing to apply for the freelancer visa in Germany (freiberufliche Tätigkeit) under § 21 (5) Residence Act.I would love to connect with people who have already gone through this ...
I think Beppi overlooked that Americans like citizens from Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the UK, Japan, S. Korea and a few other economically advanced countries don’t get a Schengen visas for tourism; they have the same 90 day limit but ... Read More
Looking for employment overseas (US to EU) by Markos Viridian
Hi,I'm looking into relocating to Europe. Currently, I'm in the US and as of last year graduated with a Bachelors in Chemical & Biological Engineering and a Masters in Biotechnology Management. I hear that businesses in the EU are looking for ...
In addition to needing highly demanded skills, nearly always associated with degrees or specialized technical or vocational training one needs a high level of German for nearly all jobs. I would add a personal note that I spoke with a number of ... Read More
Visa for USA by Charles Iverson
My name's prince Charles Iverson and I'm new on here My friend want me to go visit her in USA and she wants to files in for me but she doesn't know how to proceed....for a visa for me
Very hard to get visas to the States now since Trump doesn’t want anyone who is not rich, white and conservative. And one can correct me if I am wrong but to my knowledge you have to apply for the visa yourself at a US embassy or consulate. ... Read More
Non-EU citizen moving from another Schengen country to Germany by 4th.magi
Hi All,New here and asking the question on behalf of a friend.The person is a non-EU citizen resident on a work permit in another (not Germany) Schengen member-state.He has been offered a role in Germany that meets the requirements for an EU Blue ...
@beppi, I think there may have been crossed wires with regards to my query. My second query built on the earlier response by Paola Borgonovo, that some cities allow more time (six months as opposed to the usual three months) for people who were ... Read More
Advice from people who applied for German freelancer visa by dianamabelmanriquemogrovejo
Hi everyone! I'm currently in Lima, Peru, and I’m preparing to apply for the freelancer visa in Germany (freiberufliche Tätigkeit) under § 21 (5) Residence Act.I would love to connect with people who have already gone through this ...
Like Beppi mentioned, the German Freiberüfler does NOT mean freelancer, although many but not all Freiberüfler are freelancers. Freiberüfler are specific jobs that are allowed without requiring a commercial license; artists, ... Read More
Non-EU citizen moving from another Schengen country to Germany by 4th.magi
Hi All,New here and asking the question on behalf of a friend.The person is a non-EU citizen resident on a work permit in another (not Germany) Schengen member-state.He has been offered a role in Germany that meets the requirements for an EU Blue ...
The job-seeker visa has been replaced with the opportunity-card or Chancenkarte. One applies from abroad through the German embassy or consulate, not through a city and not sponsored or stationed by an employer. By definition they are looking for ... Read More
Can I study in Germany with Croatian trc by Mohd Rahman
Hi,I am currently working in Croatia, I want to join university for my bachelor's.What is the procedure for admission in university?Thanks
@beppi Thanks for information Can I file my visa here in Croatia after admission or I have to go to India? - @Mohd Rahman Standard that one applies from their country of residency if it is different from their country of citizenship. Read More