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South African expat in Germany
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Lives in Siegen
Registration: 25 January 2011
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German residence card by ewalds
Hi I will be arriving in Germany in April with my British wife. I will enter on a visitors visa but our entetion is to stay. We will be staying with family at first till we find work. I know that I need to apply for a residence card before 3 ...
Hi, I would recommend you contact the Ausländeramt, in the region you will be registered in, each area has different rules, that might be why you are having a problem finding the answer you are looking for. They are usually very helpful. I ... Read More
Germany route, return flights? by ewalds
Hi I am arriving in Germany with my British wife at the end of March. I have a visa for family member of EU citizen. (family visa valid for 6 months and less). do i need to book a return flight or can I fly one way to Munich? we are traveling ...
I am not sure on that, I would recommend checking with the German Consulate in South Africa. Also have your inlaws contact the local 'Ausländeramt' and see what documents they want. All my documents were pre-approved in Germany ... Read More
Germany route, return flights? by ewalds
Hi I am arriving in Germany with my British wife at the end of March. I have a visa for family member of EU citizen. (family visa valid for 6 months and less). do i need to book a return flight or can I fly one way to Munich? we are traveling ...
oh ok, I came over on a family re-unification visa with no return flights. Have fun in Munich. Read More
Germany route, return flights? by ewalds
Hi I am arriving in Germany with my British wife at the end of March. I have a visa for family member of EU citizen. (family visa valid for 6 months and less). do i need to book a return flight or can I fly one way to Munich? we are traveling ...
Howzit, Are you settling in Germany of just passing though? Read More
Healthcare in Germany by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Germany ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Germany? Thanks in advance for sharing ...
We were looking at PVT for my husband and Public for me and the children, however we changed our minds when we asked a question. If hubby was on PVT and I lost my job, we would have to convert all of us to PVT as once you are on PVT you can only ... Read More
Hello I am Konrad by Kingkon
I have just moved to Cologne from Port Elizabeth South Africa. Married a German Girl. I am a Graphic Designer and Fine artist, Photographer and Film maker. I did Brazilian Jiu Jitsu back home and I am looking for a club to join here in Cologne. Any ...
Howzit! My name is Michelle and I am a Durban girl, living about an hour our of Cologne with my family. If anyone is interested in getting together for a braai in summer let me know! email addy: schuhenm@gmail.com Read More
process of married visa in germany by anne_cua
hi every one,i am a new member on this blog,i just want to hear some advice or some ideas about the married visa going in Germany. i have a fiancee from Germany,our communication was strong chat,call,email that was everyday we do.We reach the point ...
I got married to my German Husband in South Africa.. Read More
south africans in Frankfurt by JufromSOUTHAFRICA
I'm looking for south africans in Frankfurt. I would like to get in touch with you! :-)
Hi, I am about 1h30 out of Frankfurt, there seem to be a few Saffers around the Frankfurt area. A few of us south africans got together the last week in july for a get together and I know Sammy is planning another one for next year. You can join ... Read More
process of married visa in germany by anne_cua
hi every one,i am a new member on this blog,i just want to hear some advice or some ideas about the married visa going in Germany. i have a fiancee from Germany,our communication was strong chat,call,email that was everyday we do.We reach the point ...
Hi, I am a South African married to a German. (we met in Hong Kong while both there on business)We found that getting married in South Africa was easier than getting married in Europe. We got married on 27 October, I did my A1 exam on the 10 ... Read More
Bilingual School for English speaking children. by triprm
I am considering a job offer in Hamburg which will be long term. My children aged 6, 8 and 10 yrs currently are taught in English in an International School in Groningen. My employer has advised me about bilingual state schools where children ...
I have 11 year old Triplets, when we moved to Germany the kids had no German at all. We put them into a German School, 2 years later they speak more German than English! That's not saying it's easy, but they have done so well in such a short time! Read More
English speaking "Stammtisch" by inale1982
Hello everyone, eventhough I am a young German woman (30) living in Germany (Cologne), I know what it feels like living abroad since I have lived in California for a couple of years. I miss those days and would be very happy to have the opportunity ...
Hi I am battling to email you! I live just outside of a town called Siegen, it's about 60km's out of Bonn. The younger the kids the easier they change from 1 language to another. I have problems making them speak english now days. Children ... Read More
English speaking "Stammtisch" by inale1982
Hello everyone, eventhough I am a young German woman (30) living in Germany (Cologne), I know what it feels like living abroad since I have lived in California for a couple of years. I miss those days and would be very happy to have the opportunity ...
The in public school, we have been here for 2 years and they never spoke german before moving over. Their school has been amazing with extra german lessons, they even provided extra private german lessons during the school holidays. It took them ... Read More
English speaking "Stammtisch" by inale1982
Hello everyone, eventhough I am a young German woman (30) living in Germany (Cologne), I know what it feels like living abroad since I have lived in California for a couple of years. I miss those days and would be very happy to have the opportunity ...
Some of the big cities do offer Baseball and American Football, or even rugby (for De Wet). However these are clubs and not school sports. Sport does also play a big role at school, from the new school year, my children (in a full day school) will ... Read More
English speaking "Stammtisch" by inale1982
Hello everyone, eventhough I am a young German woman (30) living in Germany (Cologne), I know what it feels like living abroad since I have lived in California for a couple of years. I miss those days and would be very happy to have the opportunity ...
I have been here 2 years, about 120kms out of Cologne and my German is still shocking! Let me know if the english speakers get together! Read More
I have a english speeking son 10 .any suggestion for school? by helensk
I am moving to germany in one week with my son .he is 10 years old and speeks english no german at all .is there anyone with the same situation? is he going to learn german in public school ?do they help him to learn ? I really appreciated if ...
I am moving to germany in one week with my son .he is 10 years old and speeks english no german at all .is there anyone with the same situation? is he going to learn german in public school ?do they help him to learn ? I really appreciated if ... Read More