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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.

What is pre-integration?

The project "Pre-integration" in Lebanon is aimed specifically at adults who would like to move permanently to Germany for professional reasons (qualified specialists) or within the framework of family reunification.

This takes place in the form of various free offers.
 

 

Family reunification in Germany

Here you will find our booklet with all the important information on family reunification in Germany. For further details, click on the sentences or scan the QR codes.

Family reunification in Germany (desktop version)(PDF, 7 MB)

Family reunification in Germany (mobile version)(PDF, 4 MB)

Our Offer

Online offers by the Goethe-Institut

Mein Weg nach Deutschland

Find answers to FAQs and handy information about living and working in Germany, including interactive exercises to practice and improve your German language skills.

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Practice German for free

Improve your language skills to facilitate and support your integration.

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Broschure (In German)

Mein Deutschlandheft

  • Information on initial orientation in Germany
  • Topics: first steps in Germany, getting a job, finance, family life, leisure, finding help etc.
  • Language: German from A1 level

Self-study online course

My Germany Course

  • Preparation for your life in Germany
  • Topics: First steps in Germany, work, finances, family life, leisure time, finding help etc.
  • Language: German from A2 level

Graphics with writing: My German Course © Goethe-Institut © Goethe-Institut

Community

Alumniportal Deutschland

On the Alumniportal Deutschland you can network with people who are also preparing to move to Germany or who are already living and working in Germany.

The Germany Magazine

#DeutschlandNoFilter

The diversity of Germany in one magazine. #DeutschlandNoFilter presents dialects and book trends, series tips and insights into everyday working life, sports and music, sustainable ideas and special places that you should get to know. A magazine for everyone who is interested in Germany and loves the German language.

#DeutschlandNoFilter

To ensure you have a great start in Germany

If you have already applied for a visa or are already living in Germany, the Welcome Coaches at six Goethe-Instituts in Germany offer free events to help you get off to a good start in Germany and integrate successfully into everyday and working life.

Free offers in Germany

Useful Links

Useful Links

Visas and entry

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

ProRecognition

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.

deutschland.de

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

Make it in Germany

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

Professional Recognition

Would you like to work in your profession in Germany? Here you can find out how and where you can have your degree recognized.

Anabin

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

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