Need help on residency / work permit

• Hi all you helpful folk..
  
  I'm a 25 year old New Zealand citizen about to make an application to live and work in germany.
  
  I'm seeking other peoples experiance with such matters, so as to put forward the most comprehenisve application possible and avoid dissapointment.
  
  I have a german girlfriend, so have an address and family to give support.
  
  I've been in germany 1 month of my 3 month visa allocation and have found potential for small jobs, although I'M unsure weather these employers are willing to become an official sponser with a contract for me etc.. I have a current WOrking holiday visa for the UK and will most likely have to return there to await the outcome of my residence permit application.
  
  I'm aware thatr Visa applications are often 'apply once and do it properly' situation.. so I don't want to screw it up. I'm alos unsure weather the fact that I'M in a de facto relationship with a german citizen works in my favour or not..?
  
  I'd be really appreciative to hear from anyone who has undergone the process or could offer any insights that may be of use.
  
  Cheers all..
  Take care.
  

  20 Nov 2004, 10:12 Anonymous

Replies

• Being darefull...

  I will probably be accused of the worst kind of obscenity for even SUGGESTING this. Have you thought about marrying your German girl ?

  Anonymous 20 Nov 2004, 10:13 - Report

• Hmmm.. yes.. - but!

  I've considered it. But it just seems to cheapen the relationship to do something like that.. and besides.. we're only 6 months in.. and shes proving a firey one.. So I'm not sure about that commitment.

  Anonymous 20 Nov 2004, 10:13 - Report

• Try out a WHM visa...

  Just a suggestion....why dont you apply for a WHM visa for Germany?
  
  That way you can see if the relationship lasts the distance without committing yourself too far. If you get the WHM visa and then you decide you wish to work and live here longer it is quite easy to get a residency and work permit. That is exactly what I have done...I'm from Australia and living in Frankfurt with my German girlfriend.
  

  Anonymous 20 Nov 2004, 10:14 - Report

• work permit

  Hi..I have an upcming internship in Germnay. The company there is reay to sponsor my workpapers etc. Infact, the company has already the workpermit ,called the ZAV and will be sending to me shortly. I will be required to apply for a visa with the work permit. I wanted to know if anyone has any idea of how much long it takes them to process the visa.

  Anonymous 26 Nov 2004, 09:06 - Report

• Work permit

  Hi! Normally a work permit is issued within a couple of weeks. In reality, however, this process can take much longer. The best is to apply as soon as possible (which has to be done by your employer)

  Anonymous 26 Nov 2004, 12:12 - Report

• Visa Help!

  What is a WHM Visa?
  
  I am an American currently still living in the US, but my dream for years now is to move to Berlin.
  
  I also have a boyfriend over there and a large group of very supportive friends.
  
  I am looking for work over there but don't speak German Not yet at least. I know that once I am living there for a few months I will learn it in a jiffy. But I cannot afford to live there without a job.
  
  Any suggestions?
  
  How did you others who live there now do it?

  Anonymous 26 Nov 2004, 05:27 - Report

• WHM visa

  A WHM (or WHV) is a working holiday visa for Germany. This allows you to work for a total of 3 months in one year.
  
  Getting a job without any German knowledge is really challenging. You can of course go into language teachning, but that doesn't pay a lot. However, if you move in with your boyfriend at first, you probably don't need that much money to survive in the first place. The best thing is to start on a part-time or low-paid job and then apply for a real one as you learn German. Obviously, your job chances depend also on your education background, but in general the job market is not really great here right now..
  

  Anonymous 27 Nov 2004, 11:48 - Report

• Desperate for a Work Visa

  Getting a job in Germany without knowing German is definitely difficult. I am trying to learn but it has been my experience that you don't really learn a language until you live in a country it is spoken. At any rate, would anyone know where I can apply for language schools to teach English? I am actually a freelance instructor for Inlingua, although if truth be told I haven't taught that many classes.
  
  I will do whatever it takes so I can move to Berlin. My qualifications are actually pretty good, my down fall is that I don't speak German and I'm not an EU citizen.
  
  Can anyone give me some advise on how to proceed?

  Anonymous 01 Dec 2004, 04:25 - Report

• English courses & schools

  Hi!
  
  You can just go to www.gelbeseiten.de and type in "Englischkurse". Another alternative might be to contact the British council in Germany which is giving English courses as well. Other schools include Berlitz (pretty big). Or you can post your search in the jobs classifieds on Just Landed.
  
  For the permit, the best is probably to come to Germany on a tourist visa first (which means you'll probably have to work unofficially in the beginning).
  
  Good luck on your search!

  Anonymous 05 Dec 2004, 10:04 - Report

• working unofficially in Germany...

  Be careful working unofficially in Germany.. It can get you in trouble and possibly lead to getting barred from the country.
  
  Not speaking from personal experience.. just passing on what I've been told.

  Anonymous 07 Dec 2004, 09:14 - Report

• Jb required in Newzealand

  Dear All.
  
  I am a pakistani citizen and done graduation incomputer sciences. i want to go to newzealand on job if any anybody able to help me out in this case so plz email me at
  
  [email removed]
  
  Thanks

  Anonymous 17 Dec 2004, 06:20 - Report

• WHV

  regarding work holiday visa, is it only applicable to Australians? or is it open to whoever wants to do it in Germany? Thanks.
  
  Mindy

  Anonymous 19 Dec 2004, 10:41 - Report

• Open for everybody

  As far as I know WHVs are open to everybody

  Anonymous 01 Jan 2005, 11:04 - Report

• work permit for visa

  hai iam having a AUFENTHALTSBEFUGNUS vis in germany for two year already five months have been completed and now iam planning to move to some other place in germany and so i want to work there.do i need workpermit visa for this and whats the procedure to get everything done.if any one can give me suggestion regarding this i will be very thanful to them

  Anonymous 25 Jan 2005, 04:21 - Report

• information regarding workpermit

  hai iam having a AUFENTHALTSBEWILLIGUNG visA in germany for two year already 2 months have been completed and now iam planning to move to some other place in germany and so i want to work there.do i need workpermit visa for this and whats the procedure to get everything done.if any one can give me suggestion regarding this i will be very thanful to them

  Anonymous 25 Jan 2005, 04:24 - Report

• residence permit

  I'm in Germany living with a host family for 4 1/2 months. I do not pay anybody and nobody pays me. I have a unique relationship with the school that I'm at. What would happen if I don't get a residence permit?

  Annonymous 05 Apr 2008, 11:04 - Report

• whm visa for germany

  hi i am holding a indian passport and my age is 26,and i need a germany whm visa.can u tell me what are the requirements for whm visa for germany and how much time it will take to get this visa and what is the validity of whm visa for germany .currently i am working in a company in UAE(united arab emirates).please reply

  SRK 07 Apr 2008, 03:18 - Report

• contact visa or work parment or any sponser visa

  Hello,My Dear,Mr Or Madam.
  We r from india.We need job in GERMANY any where
  We nee any sponser visa.We will give you your
  three month free money, after we get our job.
  Plaese contact us.on Email;[email removed]
  Thank you with our
  Good Regards
  Email:[email removed]
  Mobile No 0096103459858
  .

  Nirmal Singh Bella 18 May 2008, 04:43 - Report

• contact visa or work parment or any sponser visa

  Hello,My Dear,Mr Or Madam.
  We r from india.We need job in GERMANY any where
  We nee any sponser visa.We will give you your
  three month free money, after we get our job.
  Plaese contact us.on Email;[email removed]
  Thank you with our
  Good Regards
  Email:[email removed]
  Mobile No 0096103459858
  .

  Nirmal Singh Bella 18 May 2008, 04:45 - Report

• IT Professional Need to work in Germany

  Hi I am an indian, and work in IT field. I would like to work in Germany. I have good oppurtunities for my field but I am not sure how to apply for a work perit for germany. Can someone help me with informations pls. Thanks

  AK 22 Jun 2008, 02:40 - Report

• pls sir help me work permit visa‏

  Dear Sir,
  How are you,I am not fine,my family situation its very bad,my baby crying,last 2 month my job its closed,my family depanded for me,my family incomr souce only for me.my country not avilable job,my dauther age 1 years 10 month,my family financial problem its very bad,I am buddhist,you belive this,pls sir any how help us for me,pls sir sponser work permit visa,I am intarest any other job,god will be help us for you,sorry sir don,t mind,i will send to my passport photo copy or my full CV Pls open the attachmen file,pls if you consider for the matter now, I am very poor man,My family depaded for me,my father & mother or small brother or my wife or my child dauther,my dauther name joyeta barua.my family safe to you,Ok sir,God bless you Take care
  
  Regarded By
  
  Sumon Barua

  Sumon Barua 06 Sep 2008, 12:24 - Report