Frank
@beppi
German citizen
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German
Lives in World Citizen
Speaks Fluent: English, German - Basic: Japanese, Indonesian, Chinese
Registration: 08 August 2010
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Moving to Monaco this year, any tips? by apeachris496
Hi Good people,Am Chris from Uganda also planning to move to Monaco this year.Any hints ?
@Maxime Carpentier The thread starter, apeachris496, has only posted this one time (two years ago) and did not visit the forum ever again. Therefore, it is quite unlikely that he will read your advice. But thanks nevertheless! Read More
LTVP & PMLA by Alsonleys
Hi All,Here to sought more advice and if anyone have similar situation would like to share.Me:Age 30Education Bachelor DegreeIncome 25k/monthly (With CPF contribution)WifeAge 33Education Bachelor DegreeNo IncomeMy wife is currently 6 month pregnant ...
Although you did not mention your nationalities, I assume you are Singaporean and your wife-to-be is foreigner and currently visiting Singapore on an STVP (1-month visitor visa), but not residing in Singapore. If this assumption is wrong, my answer ... Read More
New members of the Germany forum, introduce yourselves here - 2026 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 ...
@stephenlucky924 Welcome to the forum!For a successful move to Germany, you not only need to understand the language (level B2 or better is recommended), but also need to have skills, education and/or work experience that Germany needs - otherwise ... Read More
How to make friends in Germany by expat.com
We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Germany :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Germany?? Thanks in ...
@spytechrecovery8 Welcome to Germany!I hope this forum will help you find friends. Use it well! Read More
IT-Anwendungsentwicklung -Ausbildung by Pranvera Bushati
Hello!I'm an Albanian citizen, currently living back in Albania. I'm interested in starting an Ausbildung in IT-Anwendungsentwicklung, in Berlin. Is it a shortage occupation in there? Is there any quota for non-EU citizens, Albanians specifically?
@TominStuttgart Hmm, there seems to be conflicting information around. The case I mentioned above was a nurse apprenticeship here in Stuttgart. The first six months were classes only and C1 was required. As I said, she was allowed in with B2, but ... Read More
How long will my work pass (EP, S-Pass, WP) application take by beppi
There have been numerous discussions and questions recently about the time needed to process a work pass application. For the benefit of those inquirers - and to avoid multiple threads about the same topic - I would like to explain the process in ...
@Abc013 If the authorities, schools and companies ikn your home country reply sooner than MoM expects, then MoM can also make their decision sooner. But how likely is that? Read More
Quality of customer service in Singapore by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Customer service can say a lot about everyday life in Singapore, and for many expats, it’s something that could take time to get used to. In order to help expats and soon-to-be expats to adjust to local expectations, we ...
Staff in Singapore is generally friendly and helpful. But rules are strict and unflexible, also for them, so you cannot expect any special treatment (other than a friendly No) if you have requests out of their normal range. Read More
How long will my work pass (EP, S-Pass, WP) application take by beppi
There have been numerous discussions and questions recently about the time needed to process a work pass application. For the benefit of those inquirers - and to avoid multiple threads about the same topic - I would like to explain the process in ...
@Abc013 You can expect the result in 3 - 4 months, as MoM indicated - they are the best at estimating the time needed for their own procedures!Most probably, they are conducting background checks (by contacting the companies, schools and agencies in ... Read More
Quality of customer service in Germany by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Customer service can say a lot about everyday life in Germany, and for many expats, it’s something that could take time to get used to. In order to help expats and soon-to-be expats to adjust to local expectations, we invite ...
Germany is, for good reasons, called "Service-Wüste" (service desert). Do not expect good (or in many cases any) customer service here!You as a customer must know your rights and push them through, if needed by being noisy or complaining to ... Read More
IT-Anwendungsentwicklung -Ausbildung by Pranvera Bushati
Hello!I'm an Albanian citizen, currently living back in Albania. I'm interested in starting an Ausbildung in IT-Anwendungsentwicklung, in Berlin. Is it a shortage occupation in there? Is there any quota for non-EU citizens, Albanians specifically?
Any foreigner can apply for Ausbildung vocational training. They just have to have the academic requirements including at least a B1 if not B2 level of German. - @TominStuttgartSorry, but I have to correct this:An "Ausbildung" (apprenticeship) is, ... Read More
Find a postdoc position in germany by Nolwen D.
Dear all, I am a french young doctor in biochemistry and molecular biology with a specialization in microbiology and cancerology. I would like to do a postdoc in Germany but despite my strong background and my publications, all my applications were ...
@Nolwen D. Of course language is only one of the factors an employer considers (and, as others correctly pointed out, probably less important in academia as for industrial jobs or daily life in Germany) - but you should realize that every negative ... Read More
Refused Entry and how can i appeal. by Lambuginie
Good day My country is visa free with Singapore and i have been in Singapore twice my third time i was refused entry, without any reasons though asked but he kept saying he won't tell me. In my point of view the immigration was very ...
@Maruthuuk The contact details are listed on ICA’s webpage. And if in doubt, call them and ask! Read More
Find a postdoc position in germany by Nolwen D.
Dear all, I am a french young doctor in biochemistry and molecular biology with a specialization in microbiology and cancerology. I would like to do a postdoc in Germany but despite my strong background and my publications, all my applications were ...
Of course nobody here will be able to tell you why you were unsuccessful (without knowing you, your applications and the needs of the institutes you applied at).But one very common issue is language: How good is your German?English is often expected ... Read More
EP Salary MOM approval Possibility by SDP_rage
Hi Team , My current salary is about 8k+3 month of bonus (i.e) 118k per annumMy new employer is ready to give 11-12k per month & no bonus component (i.e) 135k per annumMy SAT salary is coming around 8.5k onlyFor EP , Will the MOM approve the new ...
@nelyanne That's not really true - overpaying is also seen as bad by MoM! Read More
EP Salary MOM approval Possibility by SDP_rage
Hi Team , My current salary is about 8k+3 month of bonus (i.e) 118k per annumMy new employer is ready to give 11-12k per month & no bonus component (i.e) 135k per annumMy SAT salary is coming around 8.5k onlyFor EP , Will the MOM approve the new ...
If your pay is within the normal market range for the job (i.e. neither over- nor underpaid) and fits your background (education and work experience), you are most likely o.k.Of course MoM also checks whether there are suitable locals, who must be ... Read More