Category: Ausländerbehörde
Renunciation of Citizenship for Kenyan Children NOT Born in Germany
If you brought your child to Germany and would like for them to take up German citizenship, the German officials will require a renunciation certificate. Read More
Becoming German: Applying for German Citizenship (Einbürgerung)
Even I’m shocked I’ve never written this article. Someone asked me a question recently and I was so sure I had posted an article. I Read More
Rights to Employment for Asylum Seekers (Refugees) in Germany
Kenya might be known as the “stability anchor” of Africa, but that doesn’t stop Kenyans from seeking asylum in other countries. In Germany especially, we Read More
Niederlassungserlaubnis (Permanent Residence Permit): What do you Need to Get One?
The Niederlassungserlaubnis (permanent Residence permit) is a permit that allows foreigners from non-EU states to live and work freely in Germany. It’s also referred to Read More
Germany Allows Dual Citizenship for Kids BUT With a Caveat
Well, after the elections last year, it took months before the CDU/CSU could finally get a party willing to partner with them and form a Read More
Why We are Equally Responsible for Relatives NOT Getting Visas at the German Embassy in Nairobi
Have you ever wondered why fathers, uncles rarely have a problem when they apply for visas to Germany yet mothers, sisters and brothers seem never Read More
May I Please Christen My Baby?
Ten years ago, I did not need to beg for a date for my baby to be christened. Back then, my father was 74 years Read More
Europe Should Relax NOT All Africans Are Dying to Come to Europe
Auma Obama during a recent speech in Hamburg (listen to it here), spoke about African migrants and the current fear in Germany especially, that every Read More
Can a University Student Change to an Azubi? Converting a Study Visa into an Ausbildung Visa
We come from a society that worships studying, going to University and having many degrees. We love it when people refer to us as Daktari Read More
Can One Find a Job After the Au Pair? Converting an Au Pair Visa to an Arbeitserlaubnis (Work Permit)
Last year the age limit for applying for an au pair visa was increased to 27. (Read: New Laws for Non-EU Au pairs and Host Read More
Getting Married When a Duldung is About to Expire
“Duldung” – a noun that comes from the word “Dulden” meaning endure or tolerate. A duldung, is a visa given to people the German immigration Read More
Kenyan “Pastor” in Stuttgart Charging €100 for Prayers that “Secure” Visas
As most people say, church today is a business. And like with any other business you have to supply what is in demand for your Read More
Kenyan TV-Show Featuring a Kenyan-German Highlighted in German Media
The first ever Kenyan tv-show to be highlighted on German media. The low budget tv-series is getting more international acclaim and attention than most other Read More
Getting a German Visa and Keeping it
For non-EU citizens, staying in Germany for longer than three months requires a residence permit. This can be a tricky process, as visa expert Christoph Read More
German Universities Gaining Popularity Among Foreign Students
According to a report by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), foreign students find Germany quite attractive. The number of foreign students moving to Read More