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Thinking of moving from Germany to Bristol for a fresh start

29 replies

Ramzy · 02/06/2026 14:43

I live in Germany, and I long for change—for a new life with different people and a different mentality.

I simply want to be able to reinvent myself—to lose myself and catch myself again.

I am 30 years old, and my hobbies are listening to and producing music.

I know that Bristol has a vibrant music scene and is full of creativity.

However, I know very little—only a little bit—about the political situation in Great Britain.

I am Moroccan, and I have lived in Germany my entire life.

I have a good sense of humor, am adaptable, and possess a wealth of life experience and expertise.

I know a lot about cars and computers.

I receive a full pension due to schizophrenia.

This pension would definitely help me financially in the UK.

I would also like to take on a small job, because I think I can manage it.

What's your opinion? Is it worth moving abroad—even if only for the experience itself?

Or should I stay in Germany instead?

OP posts:
Ramzy · 02/06/2026 15:49

gindrop · 02/06/2026 15:45

Spain or Sweden sound good, or even Ireland if you were thinking of somewhere English-speaking. I'd definitely try it for a short period first though, rather than jumping in too quickly! What languages do you speak?

I speak German and English. I would make a vacation before moving to another country.

OP posts:
Hoppinggreen · 02/06/2026 16:10

You still haven't answered my (and others) question about how you would be able to move here with no Visa

MaggieBsBoat · 02/06/2026 16:20

Based on the information you supply, there is no viable route to live in the UK. Sorry.
Look to move within the EU. As a German speaker you have the whole of DACH and also the Scandinavian languages are not too difficult. The best music scenes though are in Germany I would say (Berlin).

KnickerlessParsons · 02/06/2026 23:12

Ramzy · 02/06/2026 15:12

Im 30 years old and my pension is 726 pounds sterling.

Per month? Thats not enough to live off.

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