Identity
Country
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Side-by-side facts on income thresholds, fees, family rules, and path to residency. Every figure cites the issuing government. Verify before applying — rules change without notice.
Identity
Country
Program type
Launched
Money
Minimum income
Application fee
Required savings
Per-dependent fee
Time + presence
Initial duration
Renewable
Physical presence
Family + eligibility
Family allowed
Minimum age
Health insurance required
Path to permanent residency
Tax + source
Tax-residency trigger
Last verified
Notes
Section 21(5) AufenthG for liberal professions (Freiberufler — lawyers, architects, IT consultants, artists). DISTINCT from Section 21(1) Se…
Read full →Section 21(1) AufenthG for commercial entrepreneurs (Gewerbe). Sister to existing DE Freelance Visa under Section 21(5) (liberal professions…
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Money
Minimum income
Application fee
Required savings
Per-dependent fee
Time + presence
Initial duration
Renewable
Physical presence
Family + eligibility
Family allowed
Minimum age
Health insurance required
Path to permanent residency
Tax + source
Tax-residency trigger
Source
Last verified
Notes
Section 21(5) AufenthG for liberal professions (Freiberufler — lawyers, architects, IT consultants, artists). DISTINCT from Section 21(1) Se…
Read full →Germany · Digital Nomad
Money
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Minimum income
Application fee
Required savings
Per-dependent fee
Time + presence
Initial duration
Renewable
Physical presence
Family + eligibility
Family allowed
Minimum age
Health insurance required
Path to permanent residency
Tax + source
Tax-residency trigger
Source
Last verified
Notes
Section 21(1) AufenthG for commercial entrepreneurs (Gewerbe). Sister to existing DE Freelance Visa under Section 21(5) (liberal professions…
Read full →