Moving from us to germany?

Question

in the future i want to live in germany what would be the best way to go about doing this and whats some nice places

Answer 1

It is a drastic move to make. It really depends on your job that will decide where you should live. Berlin is probably the best place for an english speaker to move to from the states. Ther are more english speaking jobs and ppl here than in   the rest of germany. To go about doing it is also made easier because there are many places to live in Berlin. It is pretty easy for an  American to get  all of the visas that  are required. And the thing jim said is only for 2 years. Then u have to pay back taxes.

Answer 2

Not sure exactly how to move there and all the paperwork involved, but if you're looking for an amazing place to live, anywhere in Bavaria is great. I lived in both Bamberg and Wurzburg when I was in the military for four years. Everything is so close and easily accessible by train. Day trips to Switzerland, Austria. Weekend trips to France, Spain, Italy, wherever. It's bright, warm and colorful in the summer, but cold like the northeast in the winter. I would definitely recommend Bavaria. It's the southeastern most State of Germany. Also don't forget Oktoberfest in Munich(Capital of Bavaria) is one of the biggest parties in the world like Mardi Gras.

Answer 3

um, idk what you really want...

but: if you really want to live here, you should put yourself in a plane and come over to germany having a look at the country. it's not big, you'll make it through in about 10 hours or so. take 2 or 3 weeks to visit places everywhere in the country. you have to like it, not me.

hope everything works out for you! good luck to you and your fam!

Answer 4

easiest way is for you to get a job before you go...therefore you will not have to worry about visa issuses....if you dont have a job when you go there then you will need to find one in the first 3 months or they will send you back....because Germany's unemployment is so high it will be tough getting a job

i suggest teaching english at a language school, they are in constant need.....

Germany is a beautiful place, you will love it

Answer 5

Realize that once you are on the economy, you will pay German taxes.  These can run up to 65% of a single-person's income.

Also, you will pay full price for utilities (some of the highest in Europe), and gasoline (about $6.50/gallon right now.)

Many of the folks responding, were like me, either military stationed there, or contractors hired by the US gov't.  In either case, we get a cost-of-living adjustment, plus an additional allowance for utilities, plus a ration of gasoline-at US prices.

Definitely don't want to dissuade you, but you gotta factor that in when you decide to move, and negotiate for your salary.

Come to think of it, you could be DOD teacher-if that interests you.  You would live in Germany, teaching US schoolchildren; and getting the allowances I mentioned.

No,you don't pay back taxes BTW.

Answer 6

Well, that is an open question.  Do you want to live in a big city or a small town?  What do you plan to do for work?

A good way to work there is to teach English.  There are many language schools who hire inexperienced native English speakers with a college education.  You may want to try Berlitz.  You will have more success finding a job in larger cities like Frankfurt, Berlin, Munich, Hamburg.  

You could also check into being an Au Pair.

You will need a Visa if you plan to stay for more than 6 months.  To get a visa you have to show proof of insurance and proof of income at the Auslanderbehoerder.