Frequently Asked Questions:
Working and Living in Germany
- I am a foreign national and want to work in Germany. What options do I have? ,
- What is the procedure for applying for a work visa? ,
- I am an EU citizen and want to work in Germany. What are my options? ,
- What exactly is the Working Holiday programme? ,
- I want to work as an au pair in Germany. Where can I get information? ,
- Can nationals of countries which joined the EU on 1 May 2004 and 1 January 2007 work in Germany? ,
- I am not a German national but am living and working in Germany with a valid residence permit. Can my spouse .... ,
- Where can I get information on the validity of my foreign driving licence in Germany?
We hope you understand that we cannot respond individually to questions featured in this catalogue.
Have you not found the answer to your question? Give us a call (hotline number +49 30 5000 2000) or send us an email. One of our help desk staff will answer your inquiry as quickly as possible.
You are living abroad and you are in need of consular information? Please contact the German
mission which is competent for your place of residence. (This service is only available in German for the time being).
Last updated 13.02.2009
