Your Journey to Germany Starts Here

Expert guidance for Africans navigating the path to living and working in Germany

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Immigration Pathways

Student Visa

Study at a German university with a student visa

Language Course

Come to Germany to learn German through an intensive language course

Chance Card (Chancenkarte)

Germany's points-based opportunity card for skilled professionals

Vocational Training

Pursue vocational training or come on a job seekers visa

Services & Packages

Assessment

€10

Personal situation evaluation
Best pathway recommendation
Actionable next steps (language courses, training, document recognition)
Written summary of recommendations

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Embassy Preparation

€500

Complete document preparation & review
Embassy appointment application assistance
Mock interview preparation
Checklist to avoid common mistakes

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Arrival Support

€1,000

Airport pickup arrangement
Address registration (Anmeldung)
Bank account setup
Health insurance enrollment
Housing support (hostel to flat transition)

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Residence Permit

€500

Foreigners Office (Auslanderbehorde) guidance
Document preparation for residence permit
Application process support
Follow-up coordination

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Payment via M-Pesa.

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30 minutes to discuss your path to Germany — with me, personally

First name *

Last name *

Email address *

Phone number *

Support needs * ⓘ

Visa application

Interview preparation

Arrival in Germany

Residence permit

Notes ⓘ

This takes about 10–20 minutes. Just a few basics are required — beyond that, share whatever you're comfortable with! Your data stays confidential and is used only for your consultation.

Speed things up — upload your documents

Drop your CV, certificates, licenses, diplomas, language certificates here or browse your computer

PDF only, max 5 MB each

Personal data

Date of birth *

Occupation * ⓘ

Gender

Marital status * ⓘ

Nationality * ⓘ

Country of residence *

Residency status * ⓘ

Goals

Give me some insight into your desire to move to Germany.

Primary goal *

Employment

Training (Ausbildung)

Voluntary service (FSJ)

Study

Language course

Moving timeline * ⓘ

Motivation ⓘ

Visa readiness

Passport ownership *

Passport expiry date * ⓘ

Schengen visits ⓘ

Schengen visa denials ⓘ

Work experience

Add your work positions below. You can skip this if you have no work experience.

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Education

Add your educational qualifications — school certificates, degrees, vocational training.

Drop an education certificate PDF here or browse

Certificates & licenses

Add any certificates or licenses you hold — e.g. trade certificates, professional licenses, driver's license. Do not include language certificates here, those go in the next section.

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Language skills

Rate your language skills. German and English are required — add any other languages you speak.

Drop a language certificate PDF here or browse

Family & friends

Add family members and friends relevant for your move — people you're bringing along, already living in Germany or who can support you.

Finances

I don't want you to have any surprises, so here are all typical costs you may encounter on your journey to Germany. If you decide to use any of my services, those fees would come on top.

Cost calculator ⓘ

EUR 4,595 – 30,060

One-time costs

German A1 course 150–400

German A1 exam 80–150

German A2 course 150–400

German A2 exam 100–170

German B1 course 150–400

German B1 exam 120–200

German B2 course 200–500

German B2 exam 150–260

Credential recognition ⓘ 100– 600

Document preparation ⓘ 200– 600

Visa fees 75– 75

Flights ⓘ 400– 1,600

Airport transfer ⓘ 10– 200

Temporary accommodation ⓘ 50– 300

Accommodation search ⓘ 30–120

Accommodation deposit ⓘ 500– 2,000

Residence permit 100– 100

1,865– 7,140

Blocked account ⓘ

This is what the blocked account covers each month

Housing 400– 900

Groceries 250– 400

Public transport ⓘ 49–100

Health insurance 110– 200

Phone contract ⓘ 10–30

Bank account 0– 10

Per month 910– 1,910

3 months 2,730– 5,730

12 months 10,920– 22,920

Cost coverage * ⓘ

Source of funds ⓘ

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About Maureen

Born in Kenya and raised in South Africa, I've lived in Australia and England before settling in Germany in 2019, where I completed my Master's degree.

Today, I'm settled, married, and a proud mother of a 2-year-old. I'm passionate about traveling, cooking, learning about cultures, and most of all — helping people.

My deep knowledge of the German immigration system comes from years of personal experience navigating embassies and the Foreigners Office (Auslanderbehorde). I'm detail-oriented, thorough, and I see things through to the end.

Let me help you navigate your journey to Germany — I've been in your shoes.

Disclaimer

Not legal advice: Maureen is not a lawyer. This is consulting and support services, not legal advice.
No guarantees: Visa decisions are made solely by embassies and immigration authorities. No outcome can be guaranteed.
No refunds: All payments are final.
Best-effort commitment: Maureen is committed to preparing you as optimally as possible for your immigration journey.

Your Journey to Germany Starts Here

Immigration Pathways

Student Visa

Language Course

Chance Card (Chancenkarte)

Vocational Training

Services & Packages

Assessment

Embassy Preparation

Arrival Support

Residence Permit

Book Your Free Consultation

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Personal data

Goals

Visa readiness

Work experience

Education

Certificates & licenses

Language skills

Family & friends

Finances

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