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Germany Self-Investor and Freelancer Visa
Do you want to work as a self-employed professional or freelancer in Germany? Do you wish to start your own business or work as a freelancer to live and work in Germany? If yes, then a Germany Self-employed visa is the right option for you. Whether you want to apply for a freelancer or self-employed, you must fulfill the basic eligibility requirements to qualify.
The visa leads to permanent residency and citizenship in Germany and the EU by extension.
It’s worth noting that the German Authorities have not yet clarified any specific amount of the investment amount needed to apply. All you need is to meet the eligibility criteria and then apply for the visa.
Key highlights of the program
| Type of program | Active investor |
| Path to citizenship | In less than eight years |
| Path to permanent residency | In five years |
| Minimum investment required | Not specified (tentatively EUR 3, 50, 000) |
| Physical presence | Not required |
| Processing time | Three months |
| Visa-free access | One hundred ninety (190) countries, including Schengen and the U.S. |
- Travel to Schengen countries with no restrictions
- Apply for citizenship after some years
- A world-class education for your children
- Quick processing time
- Expand your business in European markets
- Unrestricted access to the German labor market
To apply, you must:
- Submit proof of economic interest in Germany
- Ensure that your business will have a positive impact on the German economy
- Secure financial means (equity capital or loan commitment)
- If you are older than 45 years of age, you must have adequate old-age pension provisions
Initially, a residence permit for self-employment is issued for three years. You can extend the resident visa if you establish a successful business in Germany and comfortably cover the living expenses for yourself and your family.
The primary applicant’s spouse and children below 18 years can work and study in Germany.
If you wish to work as a freelancer in one of the liberal professions in Germany, you must first apply for a residence permit for self-employment. Additionally, you must also fulfill the basic eligibility requirements mentioned below:
- Provide proof of sufficient funds to finance your projects in Germany.
- Prove that some clients in Germany are genuinely interested in your project. These clients can write a letter of intent, proving their association with you.
- You must have obtained any licenses to carry on your profession in Germany.
- If you are older than 45 years, you must have adequate old-age pension provisions.
How to apply?
Step 1: Make an appointment at the German embassy
Start by gathering all necessary documents, including passport, business plan, bank statements, letter of intent, and visa application form.
Step 2: Apply for a temporary visa in your country of residence
Apply for a temporary resident permit from your home country and then come to Germany. You can convert your temporary visa to a freelance visa. A temporary residence allows you to work in Germany immediately after arriving in the country. The entire process takes around four months.
Step 3: Apply for a residence permit
- Make an appointment with a foreigner’s authority
- Apply for a residence permit for self-employment (Section 21 Act on the Residence – AufenthG)
- Request a list of the required documents from the foreigner’s authority and prepare them
- Handling fees can be up to EUR 100 (Section 45 Residence Ordinance – AufenthV).
Please note: Residence permit must be applied for before the expiry of the entry visa.
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