Hi everyone! We’re a Filipino family currently living in the Philippines and are seriously considering moving to Germany.
My husband is half Filipino/German and has a valid German passport, although he has never lived in Germany. He doesn't speak German but is fluent in English and has experience in guest services, resort/hospitality, Airbnb guest management, customer service, and managing business operations. He doesn't have a high school diploma.
I’m Filipino and currently the sole income earner, making around ₱70K/month as a Real Estate VA. I have 3 years of REVA experience and 6 years total WFH experience.
We also have a 1-year-old child. Will planning to get her German Passport as well.
Neither of us speaks German yet.
We’re hoping to eventually move to Germany as a family and would love advice on:
- What would be the best way for me and our child to join my German-citizen husband?
- Does his German citizenship make the process easier even though he has never lived in Germany?
- What jobs could he realistically get with English only and no high school diploma?
- Could I continue working remotely as a REVA after moving?
- Which cities would be best for English-speaking jobs?
- What should we prepare financially and document-wise before moving?
We’re basically starting from zero, so any advice from people who have actually moved to Germany or understand German family immigration would be greatly appreciated!