International Talents: Working and Living in Bavaria
Kickstart Your Journey in Bavaria – Our Success Stories
‘The warm-hearted nature of the people here made it very easy for me to start my life in Bavaria.’
Cesar Rodriguez, Scrum Master at PGXperts
Quick Check “Make it in Germany”
Use the Quick Check tool on the official portal of the German Federal Government to find out what career and entry opportunities await you in Germany.
International Placement Services (ZAV)
Find advice and support: The International Placement Services (ZAV) provides guidance on all questions related to working in Germany.
Living in Bavaria
Balancing Family and Work
Your family matters to us! In Bavaria, it is easier to balance family life with work thanks to daycare centres, kindergartens, and after-school care. The ‘Familienland Bayern’ website answers common questions about childcare.
Enjoy Nature, Experience Culture
A great place to work – and an even better place to live! Bavaria offers idyllic mountain landscapes, natural lakes, museums, castles, vibrant cities, villages, and much more. The ‘Erlebe.Bayern’ website lets you dive into the unique Bavarian way of life.
Well-Cared For
Health promotion and prevention are priorities in Bavaria. The Bavarian Centre for Prevention and Health Promotion (ZPG) provides information on how healthcare is organised in the Free State.
Settling into Bavaria – How it Works
Finding your way in a new country can be challenging. Here, you will find further information to help make your arrival in Bavaria easier.
Getting settled is easier with personal exchanges and shared experiences – both locally and through digital networks.
The Integreat App provides information for newcomers across more than 100 municipalities.
Initiatives and institutions such as ‘Make it in Germany’ and the Goethe-Institut offer online events. In addition to content-focused sessions on topics like job application tips or finding housing, they also create opportunities for informal exchanges about life in Germany. The “Handbook Germany”-website answers initial questions about housing, education systems, daily life, and legal frameworks.
It also features a forum where users can ask individual questions that are answered by the community.
Local meet-ups, courses at adult education centres (Volkshochschule), or other community-organised activities are also great ways to build connections.
Learning German is key to settling into life in Germany. Flexible mobile options allow you to integrate language learning into your everyday life.
The Goethe-Institut offers numerous online and on-site courses for all levels. The Volkshochschule learning portal provides free online resources across various topics and proficiency levels.
For local options, use the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) Navigator Bundesamts für Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) Navigator to find suitable courses near you.
A wide range of regionally anchored welcome services assist skilled professionals with individual questions and concerns:
Overview of what “Make it in Germany” offers
Welcome Service Bayreuth
Make it in Munich
Welcome Service Nuremberg
Welcome Center Roth
Welcome Center Weiden
Additionally, the free online migration counselling service of the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees can assist you with personal questions:
BayernPortal
The BayernPortal is the central administrative portal of the Free State of Bavaria. It provides contact information and digital services from municipalities, state authorities, and federal agencies – grouped by topics and life situations for citizens and businesses alike.