@TominStuttgart
American expat in Germany
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American
Lives in Stuttgart
Speaks English, German some Spanish and French
Registration: 19 March 2012
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Becoming an ADAC member by resanders
Bureaucracy is really interesting indeed. My wife and I are going on a long holiday in Germany, more than 90 days. We have checked all of the requirements for that and my question has little to do with that. My daughter is living in Berlin, not yet ...
Goo do know. But for such exotic exemptions, the OP is better advised to ask experts rather than strangers on an Internet forum. - @beppi Well he said he had gotten this info about the immediate additional 90 days from the German embassy in ... Read More
50 Million Dollars for Condoms in Gaza Pulled Back by danfinn
Where the rubber meets the roadNews18: "The Donald Trump administration froze all foreign aid including millions of dollars-worth of US funding for “condoms in Gaza" following an executive order as per which all grants, loans and federal ...
What kind of person so casually shows complete disrespect for his country in front of a global audience? Fill in the blanks.With fellow citizens like you dissing your own homeland, who needs Fred? - @danfinnTrump explained to the world how the US ... Read More
Becoming an ADAC member by resanders
Bureaucracy is really interesting indeed. My wife and I are going on a long holiday in Germany, more than 90 days. We have checked all of the requirements for that and my question has little to do with that. My daughter is living in Berlin, not yet ...
I initially assumed there must have been a misunderstanding but found the exception mentioned by resander.https://australien.diplo.de/au-en/service/visa/short-term-visa-2073662#content_2"The German-Australian Agreement on the Exemption of Visa ... Read More
How to find a job in Germany when moving there? by Imuseles
How do you find a job at Germany when you immigrate there. I’m from Canada where I have a college degree in business finance but can’t find a job in my field. I currently work unskilled jobs saving money for myself. Do I need to find ...
@TominStuttgart My job experience in Canada have been in warehouses and retail stores along with currently sign holder and snow removal in winters. I used to work as mascot too. My resume is good but not impressive. My college program didn’t ... Read More
Becoming an Expat by Sweisner46
I’m exploring the requirements for moving to Germany. I am of German descent. My great-grandparents were all from Germany and Austria. My family names are Weisner, Leukert and Schlemmer. I am 70+ years old and want to remove myself from the ...
Sorry but being of German decent or having a German name is irrelevant unless you were born to German citizen parents. Even grandparents don’t count. This won’t get you citizenship or a pathway to immigrate. Most non-Schengen people ... Read More
How to find a job in Germany when moving there? by Imuseles
How do you find a job at Germany when you immigrate there. I’m from Canada where I have a college degree in business finance but can’t find a job in my field. I currently work unskilled jobs saving money for myself. Do I need to find ...
Like Beppi mentioned, one needs to line up the job first to get the work visa. And that means finding an employer willing to take the extra effort, cost and risk to recruit someone from outside the Schengen area. You'll have to offer highly demanded ... Read More
Resident Visa by Sweisner46
What are the requirements for obtaining a permanent residet visa?
Contrary what some seem to assume, one does not come on a permanent resident visa. Not possible. One must first find a pathway to immigrate like being the spouse of a Schengen citizen moving to Germany, through work (job first then the visa) study ... Read More
Finding a country to retire in by David Vankerkhoven
My name is David. I live in Canada. I am 47. I want to retire abroad, but I am not sure which country to pick. The problem is that I am 47, not the normal retirement age.I do not have a pension, just savings and investments.I am not willing to make ...
Sounds rather unrealistic. If you actually have residency you have to pay income tax there on world-wide earned income, even if foreign earned. That is the standard rule in EVERY country in the world! I guess a tax free country would be an ... Read More
Finding a job in Germany by beppi
Many foreigners come to this forum, or to Germany, with unrealistic expectations about how easy it is to find a job. To help those people, I will post my recent experience here: Over a five months period, I sent out over 50 (individualised and ...
I am finance and legal compliance processional; I am looking for an opportunity in Germany - @Kishorekumar Solanki You can look at the German version of major job websites. But there is no shortage of workers in these jobs - so no reason for ... Read More
Buying used car by resanders
Good day all,When buying a used car from a dealer, is the dealer legally obliged to provide any kind of warranty under German consumer law?How long does it take to organise a TUV inspection of such a vehicle before purchase and how much does this ...
It's been around 10 years since I bought my last car. It was used from a dealer. The warranty was only for 1 year, which I think was the rule - at that time at least. New cars have at least 2 years if not more. But the motor gave up within the year ... Read More
New members of the Germany forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 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 ...
Good evening, I'm new and I don't know how it works. I would like help, I have come to Germany and I don't know exactly the regulations, what I am entitled to and what I am not. If I have to find a job directly or I can go to school and learn the ... Read More
A new digital portal to apply for a German visa. by SimCityAT
As of January 1, 2025, Germany has made available a new digital portal to apply for a German visa.Applicants can choose between 28 categories of national visas online.Hailed by Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock as “a real administrative ...
I just took a quick look at the government site about getting visas, link provided below. Helpful, the infomation is available in 12 languages. But while it gives a link (also provided) to apply for a short term tourist (Schengen) visa, all other ... Read More
Realistic Processing Time for Family Reunion Visa Application by ShanaSuresh
Hi all,Writing to enquire on the realistic time for family reunion visa application in from SG. I am the applicant, a PR in SG( Indian Passport with Singapore PR). My husband is a blue card holder in Germany and resides in stuttgart. The website of ...
I just got the notification from the German Embassy in Singapore that my visa is ready for pickup! What a relief after this challenging wait. - @ShanaSuresh Would be helpful for readers here to mention how long your process took. Read More
E2. Refusal by Must love coffee
Hi I am new on this forum but found you by accident it seems like a great place with lots of advice. This is my story have been living in Florida for 10 years running a successful landscaping business due to a personal problem this year had to ...
@TominStuttgart Hello....what was the post you are referring to?? I cannot find it. - @bluemoon1090 Was likely removed long ago... And sorry but I don't remember every post I've commneted on, literally thousands.... Read More
Language course visa by GuestPoster122
Hello, how can I change my Sprachkurs Visa to a Family Reunion Visa when I’m already here in Germany? Or are there any other choices to be able to stay here using my marriage? My Language Course Visa is about to expire very soon.
I am from Bangladesh, I am applying ongermany university preparation course and then German language course, I have financial ability, can I bring my dependants with me. My wife and 6 years kid - @Mehrab Ahmed Saurav Question was already answered. ... Read More