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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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?
@beppi According to the links I listed, B1 or B2 is usual for an Ausbildung but exact requirements will always vary according to the specific program. Because of this one always needs to look at the details and not assume all programs are the same ... 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?
@beppi Usually bachelor degrees will require a C1 level - as do some jobs like being a physician. Other medical related jobs like nurse, physical therapist or technician usually require B2. Otherwise the exact level for jobs is usually at the ... 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?
From my understanding there is a high demand for most, if not all, kinds of IT jobs. Not all can be done with just English though. Any foreigner can apply for Ausbildung vocational training. They just have to have the academic requirements including ... Read More
Question About IDP and B196 Extension While Living Abroad by Gold212
Hello,I hope you are doing well.I am a German citizen currently residing in Vietnam and I hold a German driving license issued in Berlin. I would like to better understand my options regarding a few driving-license related matters.First, I would ...
@TominStuttgart Thank you so much for the quick response.. I am planning to do my A license in VN too, but this wont be recognized in Germany. If Germany is not possible is there a way I could get one which is accepted in EU and where I can do one ... Read More
Question About IDP and B196 Extension While Living Abroad by Gold212
Hello,I hope you are doing well.I am a German citizen currently residing in Vietnam and I hold a German driving license issued in Berlin. I would like to better understand my options regarding a few driving-license related matters.First, I would ...
@Gold212 An International Driving permit is nothing more than a multilanguage translation of one's home license. The ADAC website shows a German license holder will indeed need an international premit there. If so, it can usually be obtained in the ... Read More
Self-employed in Austria - work in Germany with A1 certificate? by stojanovicsnezana
Hello everyone,I have Austrian citizenship, live and work as self-employed in Austria and I have here a registered "Gewerbe" for IT services. My social insurance can give me an A1 certificate if I want to work onsite for up to 24 months for some ...
I don't know about this A1 certificate you mention. But I know a self-employed person cannot just work for one client in Germany. They are then by definition an employee of that client or company. There are good reasons for this rule. It protects ... 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 ...
@Samiye Rostami I looked at the site daad(dot)de/en to see a listing of physiotherapy programs in Germany. This site gives comprehensive information about studying in Germany for foreigners including a data base of programs. Of the 52 that exist, ... Read More
Call center agent job in germany by Mohammed Ehab Seyam
Hello , IAM Mohammed seyam 40 years old ,married Egyptian dentist living in Egypt . I have passed B2 level in German language IAM thinking of searching a job offer as a call center agent in Germany either as a career shift or as temporary step ...
@Mohammed Ehab Seyam Most call centers are just scamming operations. And not sure how many even exit in Germany, They are generally outsourced to countries like India. Not a good job. And I’m pretty sure one legally needs a C1 level of German ... Read More
Practicing dentistry in Germany for a Moroccan student by Khalil El
Hello,I am a dental student in Portugal with Moroccan nationality and I am looking into the possibilities of practicing in Germany.I would like to exchange with a practitioner or an HR representative to understand diploma recognition, administrative ...
@Khalil El Germany is very open to foreign doctors or dentists - as long as they have the recognized required education and German language proficiency. Read More
Practicing dentistry in Germany for a Moroccan student by Khalil El
Hello,I am a dental student in Portugal with Moroccan nationality and I am looking into the possibilities of practicing in Germany.I would like to exchange with a practitioner or an HR representative to understand diploma recognition, administrative ...
@Khalil El Before we proceed, do you speak German at a level of at least C1, both written and spoken? - @SimCityAT Best to point out that such a level is required by law. Read More
Managing meals in Germany by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Managing meals day-to-day can sometimes be a real mental challenge, even more so when you land in a new environment, with different schedules, habits or ingredients. How do you manage your meal routine as an expat in Germany? We ...
Germany has numerous supermarket chains. The competition from discount ones has forced the more upper scale ones to also carry cheaper house brands. In addition are many smaller specialty shops. And in cities there are few problems with ... Read More
Where to find reliable handyman services in Berlin? by emrefxsahin
Looking for affordable handyman/assembly help in Berlin. Any trustworthy platforms or local groups you recommend?
Super difficult in Germany. Referrals from friends are a help but not a guarantee. I own my apartment in a 10 unit building, like a condo type of ownership in the US. By law the house community has to have a Hausverwalter or house manager that ... Read More
Walking around the areas I now live by anjimac123
I have just moved near st luis. I am actually situated behind the parade of restaurant in altos del Limonar and would. love to go on walks with other ladies to find my feet and also socialise
@mordifelix4 Unfortunately one needs to offer highly demanded skills that would make it worth the extra effort, cost and risk for a potential employer to recruit you. A renowned chef might have a chance at a high scale restaurant looking for one who ... Read More
Accommodation in Berlin by resanders
Gday,Can anyone direct me to where i can discover the costs of buying an apartment in Northern suburbs of Berlin outside of the agreed purchase price, IE VAT, local taxes, conveyancing fees, commissions etcThank you all very much,Ron Sanders
I would only add to the other answers that I bought my apartment in Stuttgart in 2000. As the buyer, I had to pay the fees for the required notary. Since then the rules changed and the seller now has to pay the notary fees. Not sure if it is the ... Read More
Seeking Opportunities to Grow in Europe by hamza darouich
Hello, my name is Hamza Darouich, and I come from Morocco — a beautiful country, yet one where many young people face challenges in finding real opportunities to grow.I studied Systems and Network Infrastructure, a field I am passionate about, ...
@hamza darouich To get to any European country one will have to offer highly demanded work skills, preferably with some experience and almost always speak a high level of the local language. Without those one has no chance. Saying one is a hard ... Read More