Why apply for a Germany Freelance Visa?

• No age requirement
• Need not provide any language proficiency test scores
• Can start a business or be a freelancer
• More scope for the candidates to bring their family to Germany
• Can visit other Schengen countries
• Can apply for a permanent resident permit after 3 to 5 years

 

What is a German Freelance Visa?

Individuals with a German Freelance Visa can migrate and live in Germany, start a business or become a freelancer. The freelancer visa also permits digital nomads to visit other Schengen countries with a chance to apply for permanent residency after 3 to 5 years.

 

This German Freelance visa is divided into two components:

 

• Freelance Entry Visa
• Freelance Residence Permit

 

Types of Germany Freelance Visa

There are primarily two types of German Freelance visas –

 

• Freiberufler visa, also known as a visa for freelance employment- The visa is issued to an eligible candidate if they have an occupation that positively impacts the German culture and economy. This category can include artists, writers, doctors, engineers, language teachers, interpreters, auditors, or architects.
• Selbständiger, also known as a visa for self-employment: The visa can be issued if the eligible candidate is a company founder, sole proprietor, managing director, or legal representative of a partnership or corporation.

 

Eligibility for Germany Freelance Visa

• Must have a local economic interest and a liberal profession
• Must have a remote job with employer out of Germany
• Have minimum funds to reside in Germany
• Have clients or employers outside Germany

 

Benefits of German Freiberufler Visa

• Work in Germany for three years.
• A temporary residence permit can be converted to permanent residency.
• Enables free travel around the Schengen area.
• Can freelance both for German and international companies.
• Plenty of job opportunities with international exposure.
• Flexible work modes

 

German Freelance Visa Requirements

• A valid passport 
• Passport-size photograph
• The application form for Freelance Residence Permit 
• Estimation of the income
• At least two letters of Intent for Collaboration from prospective clients
• Health insurance 
• Germany Certificate of Address Registration
• Confirmation of the rental lease if applicable
• If applicable proof of home ownership is required
• Candidates over 45 years of age must provide evidence of a retirement plan
• An updated CV
• A university graduate must provide proof of degree 
• A business or company owner must provide
  • A business plan
  • A plan of finances
  • Registration with the Trade Register
  • A letter from the university confirms that the knowledge acquired was relevant to the business idea

Note:

• The candidate must submit the above-required documents to the German Embassy in the home country when applying for an entry visa.
• If the documents are in German or English, get them translated.

 

How to get a Freelance Visa in Germany?

The steps to apply for Germany Freelance Visa are as follows- 

Step 1: Check your eligibility

Step 2: Gather and arrange the required documents

Step 3: Attend the interview

Step 4: Wait for visa processing

Step 5: Migrate to Germany 

 

Processing time for German Freelancer Visa

The processing time for a German Freelance Visa is around 6 to 10 weeks.

 

German Freelancer Visa Processing Fees 

The complete breakdown of the processing fee for the German Freelance visa is mentioned below:

Types of Fee	Cost
Embassy Fee	€75
Ausländerbehörde fee	€100 (€28.80 especially for Turkish citizens)
Extension of the Temporary Residence Permit	€100
Settlement (PR) Permit	€124

 

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