Following this tweet I had posted a week ago, I got many direct messages or replies asking me more about the procedure of moving to Germany from Lebanon. In order to answer everyone including people those of you who were hesitant to reach out, I am writing this blog post in hopes that it would be of help!
How can I move to Germany?
Since you can’t apply for immigration, you simply have two options:
- Study in a public or private university, which can help you get an internship and maybe a job later on if you’re lucky enough,
or - Find a job that offers a visa sponsorship.
How fluent do I have to be in german?
If you are willing to study here, you need to have a certificate of C1 to be able to get accepted (many of your courses might be in German). There are some universities though that teach all of their courses in English, and don’t request a certificate of proficiency.
If you find a job that offers a visa sponsorship, chances are this job is in English. In any case, you will often have to speak with locals. Obvious as it may sound, this is very important for your integration as well.
What is the best way for me to learn German for free?
I studied one level and a half of German all by myself way before coming to Germany and resuming my studies in school. I would recommend you check out my three favorite channels on YouTube, they really helped me understand the basics before my move to Berlin.
German with Jenny | Lingoni
German with Anja
Easy German
Which websites can I use to search for a job?
It’s websites you’ve heard of like Glassdoor.de, Indeed.de, Stackoverflow.com, or LinkedIn.
Just make sure to look for jobs that offer a visa sponsorship.
If you have any more questions for me, I will try my best to answer them, please let me know in the comments! x
Melissa Abdo Nicolas 