Can I get a job in Munich?
I'm thinking of moving to Germany and I would like to find out if I need a visa and where I can apply for a job in Munich.
I'm US citizen planning to move there sometime at the beginning of 2009.
jason
williamsburg, va, USA
Reply by Marion
US Citizens Need a Visa to Work in Germany
Hi Jason,
As a US citizen you need in any case a visa for Germany, if you plan to stay longer than 90 days and/or work or study here.
For working in Germany, you need to obtain a so called "Aufenthaltstitel" (registered stay status). This can be obtained after entering Germany at the "Ausländerbehörde" (communal foreigners authority).
Find more detail here:
http://www.working-in-germany.com/work-germany-0047.html
But I would strongly advice you to go the German embassy/consulate nearest to you and ask about the concrete steps to undertake, as these laws can change quite frequently.
Usually you need to find a job first, before the work permit is granted, and it is tied to this particular company, so you won't be able to change jobs easily.
