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A residence permit, which also gives you access to the labor market, is needed in order to work in Germany. You have to apply for this permit prior to entering Germany and submit the application to the competent German mission abroad. Once submitted, the German mission will forward the application to the foreigner's authority for a decision. The foreigner's authority is in the location, in Germany, where the job will start. The decision will be coordinated by the foreigner's authority and the employment office that will issue the permit. When the foreigner's authority has approved the application, the German mission abroad will issue the visa for entry.
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For a short stay visa (stays of three months or less), it takes approximately two to ten working days for the German mission to process and make a decision. The process, however, for a longer stay (stays of more than three months), or to take up gainful employment can take several months.
The approval process for a long or employment visa usually takes up to three months, or longer in some cases. It is advised that the application be submitted in good time.
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While living and working in Germany with a valid resident permit, you can have your spouse, who is not a German nation, live and work with you in Germany.
EU nationals and citizens of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland only need to register with the town hall office of their residence.
For non-EU nationals, you will need to apply for a visa for family reunification from the German mission abroad. As well, sufficient documentation is needed, which includes a marriage certificate and a German passport of the German spouse. The process following is similar to the process of the visa for entry.
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Statutory health insurance is available for everyone — as well, private health insurance is also available. Statutory health insurance insures an individual for sickness and accidents, and subject to conditions, also covers unemployment, old age, trainees, and students.
Health insurance contributions are paid monthly and are split equally between the employer and the employee. This is paid monthly and the amount is dependent on the individual's income. This payment is deducted from the employee's gross earnings.
The emergency numbers in Germany are 110 for the Police and 112 for the Fire Brigade.
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