From Egypt to Berlin: study, train or work

Visa appointments at the Embassy in Cairo, how Egyptian documents are legalised, what the Thanaweya Amma is worth for admission, the work routes, recognition for doctors and nurses, the programmes with Egypt, the Egyptian rules on leaving, and how to avoid agents who sell what is free. Every statement is tied to an official source. Free, independent, no agency.

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🧭Which route fits me?Study, skilled work, Opportunity Card, Ausbildung, doctors, nurses or family: a short decision guide. 🤝Programmes: THAMM Plus and the Egyptian-German CenterFree GIZ and Federal Employment Agency advice for Egypt: what is documented and what is not. 🩺Nurses: recognition and work in BerlinRecognition as a nurse (Pflegefachfrau/-mann), German level, Berlin authority, fair recruitment. 🩺Doctors: Approbation in BerlinApprobation, Kenntnisprüfung, Fachsprachprüfung and the Berlin authority (LAGeSo). 🇪🇬Leaving Egypt: military service, nationality, moneyEgyptian rules that can affect your plans. Check the official Egyptian sources. 🏥Social security and health insuranceNo Germany-Egypt social security agreement; what that means in general terms. 💼Skilled worker and Blue CardQualified professionals with a job offer: Blue Card, IT without degree, § 6 BeschV, recognition partnership. 🎫Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte)Job search in Germany without a job offer: points, funds, work allowed, 1-year permit. 🔧Vocational training (Ausbildung)Dual or school-based training in Germany: German level, pay, visa, nursing. 🎓Studying in GermanyStudent visa § 16b, language course § 16f, blocked account, work allowed, after the degree. 📝Admission: Thanaweya Amma, uni-assist, StudienkollegIs your school certificate enough? anabin, uni-assist, Studienkolleg, application dates. 🗣Learning German from EgyptLevels you need per route, certificates, where to learn. 🎓Recognising Egyptian qualificationsRegulated or not, who decides, anabin, partial recognition, cost and duration in general terms. 👪Family reunificationSpouses, children and parents: German A1, exceptions, fee, naturalisation later. 🛂Visa application in CairoWhere to apply, TLScontact or direct booking, fees, documents and what happens after. 📄Documents: legalisation and translationEgypt is not an Apostille state: Foreign Ministry pre-authentication, then Embassy legalisation. 🛬After arrival in BerlinAddress registration, bank account, health insurance, residence permit, in that order. 🤝Find your communityWhere Arabic speakers in Berlin get free advice, meet people, find work and Arabic lessons for their children. 🏠Already in Berlin?Changing status, staying long term, citizenship and free help. 💶Costs at a glanceFees, salary thresholds and money you must show, by route (2026). ⚠️Avoiding scams and illegal agentsWhat the Embassy in Cairo says about third parties, and how to check an offer before you pay.