Living and working in Germany

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Have you decided to live in Germany permanently, for professional or private reasons? You will need German language skills and up-to-date information about life in Germany. The Goethe-Institut offers you quality support to best prepare you for a successful life in Germany.

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The portal for international experts offering comprehensive information on living and working in Germany.

Is an advisory service of the German Chambers of Commerce Abroad (AHKs) and provides free and reliable guidance on everything you need to know when looking for employment in Germany.

This database provides information on educational certificates in classifying foreign qualifications in the German education system.

This portal provides tips and information about work and study and addresses current topics in Germany and abroad.

On the website of the German Embassy Accra you will find information about different visa options, requirements and procedures for applications.
 

My life in Germany

Young people talk about their first steps in Germany, about their work, about their free time and their plans for the future.

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