It seems pretty straight forward - if you are going to live in Germany, then you are going to need a residency permit. How hard can it be?
To get a RESIDENCY PERMIT in Germany, you have to prove you will be employed in Germany. Makes sense, why let someone into the country if they can’t support themselves. So, get a work permit! To get the work permit all you need is proof of your health insurance. But to get health insurance, you have to see the local doctor for a check up. Really? Okay, see the doctor. Since you don’t have health insurance, you better stop by the bank for money to pay for your health check-up. What, you say? You don’t have a bank account? Well, get one, how hard can that be? To get a bank account in Germany you absolutely must, without fail, have a RESIDENCY PERMIT, no questions asked.
Oh, stop by and register with the local authorities, if you think of it. They will need to see your German driver’s license…
To get a RESIDENCY PERMIT in Germany, you have to prove you will be employed in Germany. Makes sense, why let someone into the country if they can’t support themselves. So, get a work permit! To get the work permit all you need is proof of your health insurance. But to get health insurance, you have to see the local doctor for a check up. Really? Okay, see the doctor. Since you don’t have health insurance, you better stop by the bank for money to pay for your health check-up. What, you say? You don’t have a bank account? Well, get one, how hard can that be? To get a bank account in Germany you absolutely must, without fail, have a RESIDENCY PERMIT, no questions asked.
Oh, stop by and register with the local authorities, if you think of it. They will need to see your German driver’s license…
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Seems kind of like "Catch 22" to me! And since you are fortunate to have a job...do you get paid with a check? Do you cash it at the bank that you do NOT have an account with yet because of the RED TAPE??? hahaha! Good luck! MOM
Moin! so why do you need a driver's license if all you do is walk or bike? Hey guys! got your blog forwarded to me. what a great way to keep up with you and "see" you once in a while. keep posting, I'll be checking often. Craig
and Germans are supposed to be so logical!
susan
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