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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.

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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 and ease your integration.

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-learning online course

Mein Deutschlandkurs

  • Preparing for life in Germany
  • Topics: first steps in Germany, work, finance, family life, leisure, finding help etc.
  • Language: German from A2 level

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.

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

Kontakt

Useful Documents to download

 

Details about the handling of personal data in relation to Asylum, Migration, and Integration Fund grants (AMIF)(PDF, 0 B)

General Data Protection Regulation (Goethe-Institut)(PDF, 200 KB)

Useful Links

Useful Links

Make it in Germany

It provides international professionals with all information about living and working in Germany.

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.

anabin

Find information on the recognition of foreign educational qualifications, how your degree is assessed and whether your university is recognized.

Visas and entry

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

DAAD

Promotes academic exchange between Germany and India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal and Sri Lanka and provides information on higher education in Germany.

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