@JohannesM
German citizen
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Speaks Afrikaans, German, English
Registration: 07 July 2010
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About to retire in Germany by NewPensioner
Hello everyone - I hope someone will be able to explain in a comprehensive way a "strange" situation.I have few more months before I retire in line with German Retirement Age. I have started the process with the company I'm going to retire from. And ...
In a short concise answer:1) The companies that you work for, are obliged to match your pension contribution towards your retirement age. So it is their business too. (and a good, zero risk investment with 50% immediate growth, that you cannot ... Read More
The fastest easiest way to get to Germany by shamooooot
Hello,I am currently exploring options for the fastest and easiest way to travel to Germany, and I would appreciate any advice you can provide.I have been in an informal relationship with my partner for the past three years, and we have had the ...
@shamooooot Let us tackle the bull in this glass house: conservatives values (transcendent order,social continuity, prescription , prudence, variety through justified inequality) are not necessarily all bad.Still, for all difference to liberalism ... Read More
Return of deposit from the bank by GuestPoster26
I have been back and forth with my landlord since March to try and get my deposit back, in the end I went to the Sparkasse to see what was happening they had received everything but the signed Verpfandung eines Sparguthabens once we had that the ...
@GuestPoster26 yes, I agree with Beppi.That deposit legally belong to the Landlord, It is specifically meant as a risk assurance, to recuperate damages incurred during the rental period, or with disputes.in your case it looks like you might still ... Read More
SCHUFA questions / strategy by rob_duisburg
Hi, I have a couple of questions about SCHUFA. I live in London, I finished the BSc and applied through uni-assist to study the MSc in Germany, near Duisburg. I have been accepted and have all the documentation. The German embassy say not to go ...
A quick heads up, on Schufa, I did a project involving schufa checks bit from a (b2b ) business to business perspective back in 2008: ie the overall scoring process and the part that Schufa plays. 1) simply put - Schufa gathers “at ... Read More
Kenyan Birth certificate translation by chrisamora86
Hi..a requirement by the German government is for my nirth certificate to be translated.how do I do that?
…And after a certified translator did his job, as Beppi suggested, 2) depending whether it is a simple certificate, or a certificate for a formal profession, you’ll need a stamp from a master of oaths. A master of oath can be a police ... Read More
Seeking Legal Help: My Landlord Teared the Contract by RoGYmBIT
Dear Fellow German Expats, Can you please help me with my situation? So, I just signed the rent contract for my new apartment. While my new landlord and I were discussing the possibility if he could give me his phone number and his email address ...
And? What was the outcome after the dust has settled ? Came upon this thread „posthumously“ (ito actuality of opinions) :) I ‘ll offer my opinion “for prosterity” in case another member encounters similiar challenges ... Read More
Has Anyone Applied For Blue Card from Pretoria? by GuestPoster0502
I would like to know if the current travel ban in South Africa affects blue card visa applications. the website says even if a visa is approved, it will not be issued till the travel ban has been lifted.
Tip : Remember to follow-up regularly. Better if they know you by name everytime you contact the embassy. In Germany this would be considered nagging, in contrast the embassy sees this that you are still interested and „caring“ . Why is ... Read More
In Germany, move to France for 2 years later comeback to Germany by Antony_Nisha
Dear All, I am a non-EU person, blue card holder, currently working with a global company in Germany for the past two years, and my contract will end by June 2021. I will get the next contract from the same company but from another entity in ...
Anthony, you have an interesting case. In general you are entitled to permanent citizenship after a unbroken work duration of 5 or 7 years (various criteria and conditions). Your habilis (place of stay) is where you live and pay taxes for 183 days ... Read More
Is 140K Euro a decent salary for a family of 3? by Guest5754
I've received an offer of 140K euro in Munich, Germany and I'm in dilemma.. I'm currently earning a decent INR 48,00,000/Annum....and with this I'm able to save approx INR 28,00,000/annum Will I be able to save significantly ...
Yep . :) 3 months is enough for the honeymoon to be over. Or to know if u R the right guy 4 the job Read More
Is 140K Euro a decent salary for a family of 3? by Guest5754
I've received an offer of 140K euro in Munich, Germany and I'm in dilemma.. I'm currently earning a decent INR 48,00,000/Annum....and with this I'm able to save approx INR 28,00,000/annum Will I be able to save significantly ...
Seeker2021, your case sounds familiar. I know about 4 such cases and 3 ended in the same pattern. The tripling of a salary should ring some warning bell to you personally. Unless you’re doing a very dangerous informal job like being an ... Read More
Advice - Employed in the UK and working in Germany by Frenchy101
Hello everyone, I was hoping to get advice on my situation. French citizen with Permanent Residency in the UK, I am currently living and working in London. My SO has recently moved to Berlin and I'm debating to do the same. I have a full ...
...Do not omit the effect of Brexit on the UK company employing you who will also have an increased tax burden as a 3rd country, since UK declined free movement of people and services. In all likelihood the old corporate tax tricks wont work ... Read More
How are you sending money to yourself in Germany from the US? by iksobarg
I started looking at paypal but I did some research and so far transferwise and currencyfair are looking attractive. And after some further research transferwise looks like a winner. But as this was just an hour worth of research I ask: What service ...
For me ? Private Transfers : Cheapest is Paypal / PayPal friends. 0 cent transfer fees. + the added advantage that money is immediately (2 minutes later) available for whoever receives it. Way back the transfer fees of ca >30€ for a ... Read More
Driving with my German Car in Denmark by prince1209
Hi there, I have a question, recently i bought a 2 year old car in Germany, and now due to some personal reasons i need to change my job and shift to Denmark. Can you please advice me if i can drive my car with German Driving License and Car ...
Thanks Beppi for your reply.. i'll raise the question to Denmark Forum....I see it similar to Beppi, plus a guidance from a Danish Motor Vehicle Agency (a public state site Danish agency) here : ... Read More
Foreigners Survival Guide for Germany by JohannesM
Yes - there are several online guides that describe the basic ropes of living in Germany. This guide is particular in that describes some noticeable differences from a South African Perspective - so you can call it a cultural survival guide rather ...
Thank you all for chiming in. Alas, there we have it. In reality, worldwide there is a shortlist of no-go names. In Germany the greylist became shorter and more precise since October 2019 possibly even shorter than the average list of in most ... Read More
Vaccines required in Germany by Diksha
Hello everybody, When living or moving abroad, and in particular in Germany, vaccination against certain diseases is often required to enter the country or to avoid risks. We would like to ask you a few questions to help future expats ...
... vaccination against certain diseases is often required...you have raised many points , so I'll address them successively When living or moving abroad, and in particular in Germany, vaccination against certain diseases is often required to ... Read More