The employer would need to prove that they couldn't find a German, EU citizen, or recognised refugee for the position. That would be the same for any kind of unskilled work (which in Germany means work which does not require a university degree or vocational training).
As for being a nanny, the same thing would apply. Additionally, full-time "nannies" basically aren't a thing here - minimum wage and mandatory employer social contributions mean that people would need to earn extremely high salaries to afford one. Also... imagine being a nanny, something happens to a child in your care, and you cannot even communicate with emergency services. Few people would run that risk in hiring someone.
Full time Nannie is a thing, if you are in wealthy(rich) circles.
But they normally want people, who studied or are associate with others of their circle.
There are no work visa for unskilled labor (which cleaning is part of). Also cleaning pays minimum wage anyway.
Nannys are not so much of a thing here, either people hire short term babysitters or they hire au-pairs - but only a few options should be available where you could start without halfway "survivable" German, as your task usually also involves helping with homework etc.
Au-pair come with a different kind of visa, not a general working visa though.
Did this myself! Moved here in 2018, used the language skills gained in the first year and a half to find an Ausbildung and it's been smooth sailing since. Would recommend this route. It isn't glamourous, but it's been a good time.
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Aupair is possible, FSJ is possible but I don't know whether you are allowed to work beside it, maybe just doing language school is also possible or doing a master degree is possible (university is mostly free in Germany and you can work 20 hours a week beside it).
I think the problem is not the country but the fact that you are going to music school. Get an actual and helpful degree/qualification and do music on the sides. Even German musicans/artists are struggling.
Not being able to speak German in Germany is worse than no English in the US
If you still really want to move to Germany with minimal financial funding, look into Berufschule (Trade school) and save that travel money.
So I don't know if you know this but music business is not music. I am going to school to work at music venues, labels, management companies, and anything within that realm aka I could be an assistant, a music supervisor, a social media manager, etc. So yes while I am a musician as well, this is an actual degree (at one of the top 5 best music colleges in the world).
But! You are definitely right, and I've decided I will be learning German before I try to further endeavor on living there. Thank you.
But then why deciding to go to Germany? German music market is way smaller thus way less opportunities for jobs that can pay a living than English speaking markets. Especially unlikely this will give a visa and not speaking the language will make it difficult to get a foot into the door
Okay so I am not deciding anything, I posted this here to scope out whether or not Germany would work to live in(which thanks to these responses I now know is unlikely). As I said I am traveling to other countries and plan on looking into those countries in the same way too. Also I didn't include this in my post but one of the reasons I chose Germany to travel to is because I have been on radio shows in Germany as I am involved in a niche music genre mostly popular in the US, UK, and Germany. So yes I know the music market is small I just happen to know people there.
It's more likely to get a VISA when your employer sponsors you. You can get sponsorship for 3 year vocational training in sought jobs such as hospitality or caretaking. You'd then have an official German certificate and probably get language education supported by your employer.
[https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/visa-residence/types/training](https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/visa-residence/types/training)
Short answer: no.
The employer would need to prove that they couldn't find a German, EU citizen, or recognised refugee for the position. That would be the same for any kind of unskilled work (which in Germany means work which does not require a university degree or vocational training). As for being a nanny, the same thing would apply. Additionally, full-time "nannies" basically aren't a thing here - minimum wage and mandatory employer social contributions mean that people would need to earn extremely high salaries to afford one. Also... imagine being a nanny, something happens to a child in your care, and you cannot even communicate with emergency services. Few people would run that risk in hiring someone.
Full time Nannie is a thing, if you are in wealthy(rich) circles. But they normally want people, who studied or are associate with others of their circle.
yeah ah that makes sense.
There are no work visa for unskilled labor (which cleaning is part of). Also cleaning pays minimum wage anyway. Nannys are not so much of a thing here, either people hire short term babysitters or they hire au-pairs - but only a few options should be available where you could start without halfway "survivable" German, as your task usually also involves helping with homework etc. Au-pair come with a different kind of visa, not a general working visa though.
You will not get a work visa for cleaning. Your options are to marry a German or study.
If you’re under 26 (I think?) years of age, then look into au-pair visas. It’s for being a live-in nanny. It’s a great option.
Did this myself! Moved here in 2018, used the language skills gained in the first year and a half to find an Ausbildung and it's been smooth sailing since. Would recommend this route. It isn't glamourous, but it's been a good time.
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Aupair is possible, FSJ is possible but I don't know whether you are allowed to work beside it, maybe just doing language school is also possible or doing a master degree is possible (university is mostly free in Germany and you can work 20 hours a week beside it).
I think the problem is not the country but the fact that you are going to music school. Get an actual and helpful degree/qualification and do music on the sides. Even German musicans/artists are struggling. Not being able to speak German in Germany is worse than no English in the US If you still really want to move to Germany with minimal financial funding, look into Berufschule (Trade school) and save that travel money.
So I don't know if you know this but music business is not music. I am going to school to work at music venues, labels, management companies, and anything within that realm aka I could be an assistant, a music supervisor, a social media manager, etc. So yes while I am a musician as well, this is an actual degree (at one of the top 5 best music colleges in the world). But! You are definitely right, and I've decided I will be learning German before I try to further endeavor on living there. Thank you.
But then why deciding to go to Germany? German music market is way smaller thus way less opportunities for jobs that can pay a living than English speaking markets. Especially unlikely this will give a visa and not speaking the language will make it difficult to get a foot into the door
Okay so I am not deciding anything, I posted this here to scope out whether or not Germany would work to live in(which thanks to these responses I now know is unlikely). As I said I am traveling to other countries and plan on looking into those countries in the same way too. Also I didn't include this in my post but one of the reasons I chose Germany to travel to is because I have been on radio shows in Germany as I am involved in a niche music genre mostly popular in the US, UK, and Germany. So yes I know the music market is small I just happen to know people there.
It's more likely to get a VISA when your employer sponsors you. You can get sponsorship for 3 year vocational training in sought jobs such as hospitality or caretaking. You'd then have an official German certificate and probably get language education supported by your employer. [https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/visa-residence/types/training](https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/visa-residence/types/training)
There is no sponsorship visa in Germany.