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3 years ago
matthewbaynham

Vaccination documentation procedures by matthewbaynham

I've had both my covid jobs and I've had the QR-codes so my smart phone has that information, this is all OK. However I do not have a yellow vaccine card. I know Germans have some sort of yellow vaccination card for all their vaccinations, ...

NickJM

I had both my Jabs in the UK before relocating to Germany so the answer in yes it will be accepted. I have been back to UK couple of times last month and there has not been an issue.Hooray for a nice simple answer! :-) Thanks Read More

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3 years ago
richard99999

Post Office Box / Mail Box by richard99999

In the US we can rent a mail box from private companies and use this address as our own. Then have mail forwarded to us as we travel. Situation: We will come to Germany on a job seeking visa. We will stay in Air BnBs as we look for jobs. ...

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TV licence and tax matters always go to where you live (not sure about health insurance). Do you have a problem with that?Not a problem, but just that having got the Residence Permit it might be good to spend some time travelling around (like the ... Read More

NickJM replied to a thread
3 years ago
matthewbaynham

Vaccination documentation procedures by matthewbaynham

I've had both my covid jobs and I've had the QR-codes so my smart phone has that information, this is all OK. However I do not have a yellow vaccine card. I know Germans have some sort of yellow vaccination card for all their vaccinations, ...

NickJM

What is the situation for a British German Residence Permit holder who went back to the UK (temporarily) to get vaccinations and now has a UK Vaccination passport. It's printed out on paper (though it's definitely not coloured yellow). ... Read More

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3 years ago
richard99999

Post Office Box / Mail Box by richard99999

In the US we can rent a mail box from private companies and use this address as our own. Then have mail forwarded to us as we travel. Situation: We will come to Germany on a job seeking visa. We will stay in Air BnBs as we look for jobs. ...

NickJM

There are also commercial offers of mailboxes (which you can find by Google, or PM me for a suggestion - I don‘t want to promote this in public). But those cannot be used for official letters, e.g. regarding your visa or residential status. ... Read More

NickJM replied to a thread
4 years ago
Desred

National Insurance Number UK by Desred

Hi Folks I need to trace my NI number to establish pension rights. I have been on the UK Gov site but get stuck as I don't have a UK postcode. Does anyone know how I can trace my NI number, preferably somewhere that has a human being that I can ...

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Human beings are a in bit short supply with UK Gov these days, to say the least.....! :-( Read More

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4 years ago
NickJM

UK citizens residing by independent means, - pre and post Brexit by NickJM

My understanding is the residency rights of UK citizens already registered with a German address won't change at the end of the Brexit transition period other than that they will then have to get a residence permit. However what isn't clear ...

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Oh, and we did not ask this all-important question so far: How good is your German?I have studied German at school. While it's very rudimentary and a long time ago, there is at least some knowledge. Read More

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4 years ago
NickJM

UK citizens residing by independent means, - pre and post Brexit by NickJM

My understanding is the residency rights of UK citizens already registered with a German address won't change at the end of the Brexit transition period other than that they will then have to get a residence permit. However what isn't clear ...

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Just that I have two options open to me. One continuing to work remotely online for the current UK company, or two stop doing that and just live off savings instead, (which I could probably just about do).You did not mention the first option at all ... Read More

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4 years ago
NickJM

UK citizens residing by independent means, - pre and post Brexit by NickJM

My understanding is the residency rights of UK citizens already registered with a German address won't change at the end of the Brexit transition period other than that they will then have to get a residence permit. However what isn't clear ...

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I have never suggested that I'm contemplating doing anything illegal. Just that I have two options open to me. One continuing to work remotely online for the current UK company, or two stop doing that and just live off savings instead, (which ... Read More

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4 years ago
NickJM

UK citizens residing by independent means, - pre and post Brexit by NickJM

My understanding is the residency rights of UK citizens already registered with a German address won't change at the end of the Brexit transition period other than that they will then have to get a residence permit. However what isn't clear ...

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Yes I had already looked at that, but thought that whole page was all very much aimed at students first and foremost, but if it's generally applicable to everyone else as well then that's quite encouraging . Thanks. Read More

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4 years ago
NickJM

UK citizens residing by independent means, - pre and post Brexit by NickJM

My understanding is the residency rights of UK citizens already registered with a German address won't change at the end of the Brexit transition period other than that they will then have to get a residence permit. However what isn't clear ...

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Thanks everybody. Very interesting about the blocked accounts idea. I'd not heard of it before but it makes sense. What sort of amount might a blocked account have to consist of to show an average person can sustain themselves for a year (I ... Read More

NickJM replied to a thread
4 years ago
NickJM

UK citizens residing by independent means, - pre and post Brexit by NickJM

My understanding is the residency rights of UK citizens already registered with a German address won't change at the end of the Brexit transition period other than that they will then have to get a residence permit. However what isn't clear ...

NickJM

Thanks for the replies. I'm not familiar with the term blocked account though, is it possible to elaborate on that and how it relates to having enough savings to live off? Read More

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4 years ago

UK citizens residing by independent means, - pre and post Brexit

My understanding is the residency rights of UK citizens already registered with a German address won't change at the end of the Brexit transition period other than that they will then have to get a residence permit. However what isn't clear ... Read More

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4 years ago
louise2020

Is it too late for Brit to move to Germany before the transition ends? by louise2020

Hi every one. I would like to seek some advice here. I am a British citizen living in the UK. But I am thinking of moving to Germany permanently. Will I still have a chance to do so before the Brexit transition period ends at the end of the year? ...

NickJM

I'm in the same position and it's now a frantic race against time, to get out of this disastrous wreck of a country before the door slams shut completely, leaving me trapped in an island madhouse for the rest of my days. But my main worry ... Read More

NickJM replied to a thread
4 years ago
Msdenise31

Can you live in a camper van in Europe ? by Msdenise31

Hey guys ! I'm new to Expat and I was wondering as my title asks , can you live in a camper van in Europe *as a foreigner ? I'm currently living in Japan and looking to escape the daily routine that is English teaching and see more of ...

NickJM

Thanks. Yes I was thinking that would probably be the case. How about an indefinite stay in a Hostel (while looking for "proper" accommodation) ? 'Heard conflicting reports as to whether one can live in such a place and still do a ... Read More

NickJM replied to a thread
4 years ago
PHKabroad

Working for a UK company whilst living in Berlin by PHKabroad

Hello! I'm currently employed by a UK based company but will be moving to Berlin soon. Ideally I would keep working for my current company whilst residing in Berlin but know that there could be considerable complications with tax. Does anyone ...

NickJM

EU citizens do not need a residence permit to live in Germany. If you are non-EU-citizen, you get a residence permit after moving here with a valid residence visa. Which type of visa do you intend to get (there isn't one for retirees)? If it is ... Read More