Foreign students who are citizens of an EU/EEA state (except: Bulgaria and Romania) or Switzerland can work in Germany without restriction. Students from the new EU member states Bulgaria and Romania, and from third-party states, may work for a maximum of 120 days or 240 half days a year.

How long can an Australian citizen stay in Germany?

90 days
Australian citizens are allowed to travel to Germany and to stay in Germany for up to 90 days without having to apply for a visa, as long as their passport is valid for the entire duration of the stay and as long as they do not engage in any kind of employment in Germany.

Can you hold a German and Australian passport?

A child born to German/Australian parents in Germany can hold both German and Australian citizenship according to German and Australian law. There is no legal requirement for your child to hold a valid Australian passport. However, Australian citizens need to use their Australian passport to enter and leave Australia.

How can I work and live in Germany?

To be allowed to live and work there legally, you must have a German work and residence permit. You don’t have to apply for a German work permit separately from a residence permit; you get them both through a single application at the German Immigration Authority Office (Ausländerbehörde).

Can Australian citizen live in Germany?

Australian citizens can apply for a work visa / residence permit after entering Germany at the local immigration authority. The visa enable the holder to remain in Germany for a period of six months in order to find appropriate employment.

Is dual citizenship legal in Germany?

In certain cases, German nationality law allows its citizens to have or acquire an additional citizenship. As a rule, children born to a German and a non-German parent, or to parents with dual nationality, acquire the nationalities of both parents at birth, according to the principle of descent.

What is the good salary in Germany?

An average gross salary in Germany in 2017 was 3,770 euros a month for full time employees (self-employed, part-time jobbers and people with very low income below the taxable level were not included in these statistics). That is around 45,000 euros a year gross (before income tax and social contributions).

What happens if I dont register in Germany?

‍Registering your address in Germany is mandatory. By law, everyone staying longer than three months in Germany must register their address (anmelden) within 14 days of moving into a new apartment. Not registering your address within 14 days can result in a fine of up to €1,000.

Can Australian retire in Germany?

For Americans retiring in Germany, or citizens from other certain third countries such as Australia, South Africa, Japan, Israel, Canada, New Zealand, and Switzerland, it is possible to enter Germany for up to 90 days without a visa and apply for German residency while living there.

Important information for Australian citizens Australian citizens generally apply for a residence permit after entering Germany at the local immigration authority, without applying for a visa beforehand. This also applies to citizens of Canada, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, Korea and the United States of America.

Is it easy to work in Germany as an EU citizen?

The principle of freedom of movement for workers within the EU makes it easy for citizens from other Member States to access Germany’s labour market. There is a broad range of support available for you to take up if you need it. If you need help with seeking employment, EURES is the right service for you.

Where do I register to live in Germany?

People living in Germany are required to register with the authorities. This applies to everyone living in Germany, irrespective of where they come from. As soon as you have moved into a house or apartment, you must register at the residents registration office of the municipality in which you are living.

Can a EU citizen go to a German integration course?

As an EU citizen, you are entitled to attend an integration course. This means that you are allowed, but not required, to attend an integration course to learn German. You can find out more about integration courses here. You can obtain migration advice in order to get off to the best possible start in Germany.

Can a EU citizen live in another country?

The same applies if you are a citizen of Switzerland or the European Economic Area – i.e. Liechtenstein, Norway or Iceland. As an EU citizen, you automatically gain the right to permanent residence in another EU country after an uninterrupted legal residence of at least 5 years in that country.