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NZ2DE
New Zealander looking for information about Germany
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New Zealander
Registration: 01 May 2023
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Moving to Germany with my German wife by NZ2DE
Hi,After a few years living in different countries (currently the UK), we have decided to move back to Germany. After looking at the information online, it seems to be one of the hardest permits/visas to find information on the requirements and ...
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So a brief update on the process and how it worked for me. I applied for the Familiennachzug visa at the embassy in London with my wife's work contract and other documents (proof of German level etc). Received the passport with Visa issued 13 days ... Read More
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Moving to Germany with my German wife by NZ2DE
Hi,After a few years living in different countries (currently the UK), we have decided to move back to Germany. After looking at the information online, it seems to be one of the hardest permits/visas to find information on the requirements and ...
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If one is given a family reunion visa then it automatically gives you a right to work from the start, after you have registered and your residency status processed. -@TominStuttgartHi, By this do you mean that by applying for the ... Read More
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Moving to Germany with my German wife by NZ2DE
Hi,After a few years living in different countries (currently the UK), we have decided to move back to Germany. After looking at the information online, it seems to be one of the hardest permits/visas to find information on the requirements and ...
![NZ2DE NZ2DE](/images/avatars/default/avatar.png)
Alternatively I have also previously held the 5 year EU family member visa in the Netherlands (through my German wife) which I believe I can now apply for in Germany as well. When I applied for this in the Netherlands, you are given the right to ... Read More
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Moving to Germany with my German wife by NZ2DE
Hi,After a few years living in different countries (currently the UK), we have decided to move back to Germany. After looking at the information online, it seems to be one of the hardest permits/visas to find information on the requirements and ...
![NZ2DE NZ2DE](/images/avatars/default/avatar.png)
Sorry, I might not have been clear enough. I would remain working in the UK whilst the application is being considered. Eg. 10 days working in the UK, 4 days back in Germany or something similar until it was approved. Once approved, the company I ... Read More
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Moving to Germany with my German wife by NZ2DE
Hi,After a few years living in different countries (currently the UK), we have decided to move back to Germany. After looking at the information online, it seems to be one of the hardest permits/visas to find information on the requirements and ...
![NZ2DE NZ2DE](/images/avatars/default/avatar.png)
Thanks for the responses (and sorry for the delay in responding). Can I apply meeting the above requirements (health insurance, savings/wife working, German language test, and then leave the country on a fly in fly out sort of scenario to work until ... Read More
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Moving to Germany with my German wife
Hi,After a few years living in different countries (currently the UK), we have decided to move back to Germany. After looking at the information online, it seems to be one of the hardest permits/visas to find information on the requirements and ... Read More