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When you think Germany will open borders for non-eu citizens?

Last activity 07 May 2020 by SimCityAT

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toner399

Hi,
I was planning to come Germany in April and start my work on May. Because of Coronavirus situation,they all closed borders and German consulates stooped accepting/processing Visa applications (regardless of the type of Visa, bluecard, visa D, Schengen etc.)

The company is okay for waiting some time untill borders are opened. But everyday I see news that they extend external border restrictions etc. Right now it is until May. Possiblity to be extended again untill September or at the of the year. My question is whether they can close borders to tourists but they continue to accept work Visa applications and let them in.

I know you can't know this and situation is changing fastly everyday. I just wanted to hear some opinions.

Thank you

SimCityAT

How long is a piece of string?

TominStuttgart

I can understand the frustration of not knowing but one will not get any reliable answers here – or anywhere other than directly from official embassy/consulate sources – and even they can’t foresee the future.  There are plans to start opening up things bit by bit soon starting with re-opening some manufacturers and small shops. On the other hand, I have lost the entirety of my year’s income because I am a performer and nearly all of my gigs are in the summer. They have already said that large events will not happen until after the end of August at the soonest. But many government offices are actually working although not open to the public. I can imagine that some immigration issues will soon go forward if they don’t require face to face interviews – or maybe they do them online… But this is again based on speculation and different offices and consulates might take different strategies. One needs to have patience and keep in contact if possible with officials to find out the latest information.

beppi

Border and embassy closures will not be lifted all at the same time - much depends on the local situation in the host country.
So there is no other choice than following related news closely - and hoping for the best.
Good luck!

toner399

Thank you very much for sharing your thoughts. I am also sorry to hear that you lost your support potential income sources because of the restrictions. Yes, the situation has caused inconveniences on millions of people.

You are right, I have to follow the official government body's announcements and be patient.

I will be honest, I am currently employed in my country. The company in Germany offered me to work remotely for some months until the borders are opened. I can work remotely but I am scared that after sometime the Europe or Germany may decide to keep borders closed for 1 year for non-eu citizens. In this case, the company in Germany may want to continue with another person who live in Germany or in Europe who doesn't have a travel restriction. And I would be unemployed :)

I hope for all of us the uncertainty will be be over soon. Stay safe and healthy.

I kno

beppi

The crisis hits all of us in certain ways.
My job is (still) safe, but my elderly mother's partner passed away last week and she is infected with the virus herself.
I hate to add to your worries, but in the expected economic downturn, isn't it more likely that the job disappears altogether, rather than them hiring another person instead of you?
Letting you go is easy during the initial six months probation period.

toner399

Sorry for your loss. Yes health is the most important thing right now that we need to focus.
And I also agree that economical recession has started and the job may disappear. I think this is life. I hope for us the best. Thanks and stay safe and healthy

elpatron29

I guess june/july

skumard

even I am in the same boat, was happily working in Denmark - but I resigned to take job in Germany and came to home country for short break and I am stuck here from March. the situation must subside in 2 months by mid of July

SimCityAT

elpatron29 wrote:

I guess june/july


I hate to say it but there really is no point in guessing, things can change on a daily, weekly or monthly basis. You just have to follow the news and wait and see how things pan out.

beppi

skumard wrote:

the situation must subside in 2 months by mid of July


Says who?

SimCityAT

beppi wrote:
skumard wrote:

the situation must subside in 2 months by mid of July


Says who?


Must or Hope?

kolibriex

guys he knows that you cannot tell him exactly when boarders are gonna open he is simply just asking for opinions. I hope that by july things will get better!

SimCityAT

kolibriex wrote:

guys he knows that you cannot tell him exactly when boarders are gonna open he is simply just asking for opinions. I hope that by july things will get better!


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