r/MovingtoGermany

Hello!

I was just wondering if anyone has insight into this - my bestie is "planning" (very tentatively) on moving (back) to Germany in about 5 years.

She was born in the US to a German National (at that time) and a US citizen, and later lived alternately in the US and Germany as an adolescent, eventually settling in Germany from about age 15 to 27ish. Both of her parents later lived in the US as US citizens, though both have since passed.

She previously had a German passport, and she says she had "dual citizenship", until she "had to choose," ultimately choosing US citizenship. She moved to New York with her daughter (who was born in Germany but is a US citizen as she was born to 2 US nationals in a military hospital) a while back and has lived in the US since that time. She has another much older adult child (a German citizen) who lives in Germany with her own family.

She will have lived in the US for around 20 years at the point she wants to move back. She is considered a US citizen (though it is not clear if she ever formally "gave up" German citizenship); she still has her old expired German passport from when she was younger, if that matters. She does not have any specialized training or degrees (she did not finish high school), and works in hospitality. She is fluent in both English and German.

She seems to think she can just decide to go back and will be able to get work and have no problems. I think that it may be more difficult than she expects. She says that since her older daughter (an adult with her own family) lives there, and she used to live there, it will be an easy move.... Does anyone have any insight into this?

Hello, I am 21 years old. I am from Azerbaijan and
I am currently studying for a master’s degree and at the same time learning German. I see my future in Germany, and I think that through an Ausbildung I could stay in the country and become a citizen within 7–8 years.

However, if I drop out of my master’s program and leave now, there could be problems related to military service. I also think that if my international passport expires while I am in Germany (the passport is valid for 10 years), the embassy might refuse to renew it because of military service issues. Therefore, I feel that I need to obtain German citizenship before my passport expires.

In your opinion, which profession should I choose, or what should I do to avoid problems when obtaining German citizenship?

I am 20, with 2 finished high schools one is for pastry chef and one is tourism (job opportunities) I am planning to move to Germany to my boyfriend who lives and works at Saarland (2k+ monthly income from his side), right now I have saved 7 thousand euros, I will most likely save more, but for now I am wondering is this enough from my side to rent a little apartment with one bedroom kitchen and bathroom, just for a start, and that it’s apartment is furnished (just with basics), he also has a stable job and I would love to find one within a month of moving there, so the real question is what would it cost me (us) to rent place and to start life in Saarland

Hi everyone,

I’m seriously considering becoming an Immobilienmakler in Germany, ideally working for a company first (not freelancing immediately), and I’m trying to understand how realistic this career actually is today — especially in Munich.

At first I became very motivated by the idea:

\* working in real estate
\* helping sell properties
\* learning the market
\* earning through commissions + salary
\* and maybe one day investing in property myself

But recently someone ( my frend) told me that:

\* Munich already has too many Immobilienmakler
\* selling property there is “easy” so agents are less needed
\* beginners struggle a lot financially
\* companies prefer native Germans for client-facing roles
\* income can be very unstable
\* and only a small percentage earn really well

Now I honestly don’t know what to think anymore.

I know no profession is easy and I’m not expecting instant success, but I’d really like honest opinions from people actually working as Immobilienmakler in Germany.

Especially:

\* How stressful is the job in reality?
\* Is it possible to make a stable living as an employed Immobilienmakler in a company?
\* How hard is it for beginners?
\* How much does language/accent matter?
\* And do you still think it’s a good profession to enter in 2026?

I am married to a German guy and i’m not German…after how many years can i apply for citizenship please? We have been married for more than a year
Thank you 🙏🏼

I submitted VIDEX form, and entered waiting list on 28 Apr 2026 (Bangalore CSP). Even after completing 3 weeks, I am still on waiting list. Waiting time is fluctuating between 1-2 weeks and less than a week continuously. Also, People who have applied after me even as latest as 14 May 26 are out of Waiting List. I request you people for a way out!!!

Hi everyone, I recently received an invitation for the admission test for the M.Sc. Applied Computer Science program at Deggendorf Institute of Technology (DIT), Germany. The test will be conducted online through ProctorU and the duration is 90 minutes. I wanted to ask previous applicants or students: - What kind of questions were asked in the test? - Was the exam mostly MCQs or were there coding questions as well? - Which topics should I focus more on? (OOP, DBMS, Networks, DSA, Mathematics, UML, etc.) - How difficult was the exam overall? - Was the sample test similar to the actual exam? - Any preparation tips or important advice for the ProctorU setup? My background is Computer Engineering with some software development experience, so I just want to understand the expected level and format before the exam. Any genuine advice or experience would be really helpful. Thanks!

We’re moving to Berlin in two months. Worried about all the German parent and neighborhood WhatsApp groups. Any apps that make this less painful?

hi,

i’m a college aged guy from NYC moving to frankfurt for a summer. trying to find ways to meet new friends in the city. any advice? where do local (trying to separate from the tourist crowd as i am here for a longer stay) people around my age actually go? what’s the social scene like for younger ppl?

one idea i’ve had is to go to an english language exchange. i know some basic german (A1 maybe A2 leveled). i was thinking to find some people trying to learn english and they could in return accelerate my german too. what are your thoughts there?

i also heard that sachsenhausen especially is the social and more local neighborhood. and also people tend to just go to the south side of the Main to relax and socialize.

lastly, how bad is the entire stigma of frankfurt being a dangerous trashy and drug heavy city? i’m from NY so it can’t get much messier than that right? i just know ppl openly smoke crack and if i just follow my basic NY instincts i should be fine?

overall just trying to find some new ppl and integrate into a new city.

all tips are appreciated and please feel free to give any thoughts on the matter.

I wanted to share my complete timeline for the EU Blue Card and Family Reunion Visa process through VFS Global in Chennai. Hopefully this helps others who are waiting for updates.

Timeline:

• March 13 – Submitted the visa application and supporting documents through the CSP portal.
• March 20 – Received pre-check feedback; was asked to correct some details and upload missing documents.
• March 27 – Received notification to book an appointment.
• April 2 – Attended the in-person appointment at VFS Chennai.
• April 23 – Visa status changed/updated.
• April 25 – Received both EU Blue Card visa and Family Reunion visa.

Overall, the process took about 6 weeks from initial submission to receiving the visas.

Hope this timeline gives some clarity for anyone currently going through the process. Happy to answer questions if it helps!

I came to Germany and I will live here for three months with a family that rented me a room in their house. It is a private house with a yard. I am registered at their address. The landlord told me that I have to pay a garbage fee every month, which is 28 euros. Is that correct? Does each individual person pay separately for garbage collection, or is it charged with one fixed rate for the whole house?

Hello guys, has anyone recently received a Germany family reunion visa? Could you please share your timeline for getting the visa?
I applied on April 8th, and till today there has been no update. I only received the message that my application is with the Embassy of Germany in India.
Could anyone please suggest what the next step is and whom I should contact or mail to expedite the process?
Also, did they compulsorily ask for proof of sufficient living space?
Thank you.

What is the timeline to get the dependent visa for Germany ? Also My husband holds an ICT visa and is staying in Munich. We have applied for dependent visas for me and our children. Will they ask for proof of living space, as he is currently staying in a shared apartment?

HEYY GUYS, I feel a bit lost career-wise and I wanted honest advice from people who’ve been through something similar.

I just graduated in software engineering, but if I’m being honest, my uni didn’t prepare me well practically. I know the basics theoretically, but I still feel so behind compared to other "standard" grads in tech. I barely know how to use GitHub properly, and I haven’t built any real projects yet.

My long-term goal is to move to Germany and eventually do a master’s there, probably in an English-taught program. But I don’t think I’m ready yet, academically or professionally. So lately I’ve been thinking: "What if I spend a year first just rebuilding myself properly?"

My plan would be to move there, learn German, improve my coding portfolio, get used to the place, and apply for a master's later. I don’t know if this is actually realistic though, especially visa-wise and financially.

Has anyone here done something similar? Or gone to Germany first through a language/preparation route before starting their degree? And honestly, do you think this is a smart idea, or would it make more sense to stay home first and rebuild my skills there before trying to move?

I’d really appreciate honest advice because I feel stuck between “I need to move forward” and “I’m not ready yet".

Hi everyone,
I’m a Data Scientist from India with over 4 years of experience specializing in Machine Learning, Generative AI, and Enterprise Automation.
I’m looking to relocate to Germany, but there's a catch: I don’t speak German yet.
I’d love some insight from those who have made the move or are currently in the German tech scene:

1. Job Market (2026): How is the demand for mid-to-senior DS/AI roles right now? Is the focus still heavy on LLMs and automation?
2. The Language Barrier: Is it realistic to land a role in Berlin or Munich speaking only English? I’m willing to learn, but will I be filtered out immediately by most companies?
3. Target Cities: Aside from Berlin and Munich, are there other hubs I should look at that are "English-friendly"?

Hi everyone,
I’m a **Malaysian citizen** married to a **German citizen**. We got legally married in **Denmark** and have a valid Danish marriage certificate.
I’m trying to apply for a **German spouse reunification visa**, and I have a few questions:

Since we married in Denmark, do I still apply normally through the German embassy, or can I apply from Germany while on a 90-day Schengen stay?
Our marriage is **interfaith (Muslim + Christian)** — will this cause any issues for the German visa process since Malaysia doesn’t recognise it?
Is the A1 German language certificate always required even if my spouse is German? Are there real exemptions?
Would really appreciate any advice from people who have gone through this process 🙏

HI EVERYONE I AM A 18 YR OLD male and i want to go germany for my bachelors nut i am just confused and overwhelmed by all the things i dont know the culture , the people, the cities , the rules and the prep i have to do here in india

my father suggest me research from somewhere but i dont trust the official sites enough as there main purpose in marketing and everyone around me is suggesting that i do bachelors in india and go to germany for higher studies but i cant find good colleges here can anyone help me ????

like i need to know about the real Germany not what the counselors here say

ik students work their and manage it with their studies i am just hungry for knowledge and work experience but you know the job opportunities and the judgement a working student faces in india

please if anyone can help i need some crucial reality and guidance