GermanyDigital Nomad Visa
A digital nomad pathway for Germany. Below are the requirements, fees, and the deep-linked official government source. Verify against the source before applying — visa rules change without notice.
Application fee
Duration
3 years
Renewable
Yes
Tax-residency trigger
183 days / yr
Last verified
2026-05-25
Qualification readout
Family allowed
Yes
Path to permanent residency
Yes · after 5yr
Health insurance required
Yes
Section 21(5) AufenthG for liberal professions (Freiberufler — lawyers, architects, IT consultants, artists). DISTINCT from Section 21(1) Self-Employment (Selbständige — commercial entrepreneurs, requires EUR 250K+). No formal numeric minimum; Berlin formula: rent + insurance + EUR 563/mo subsistence minimum (varies by Land). NEW 2025-07-01 RULE for 45+ applicants: EUR 1,612.53/mo pension at 67 OR EUR 232,204 assets at 67. Applicants must show client contracts. Path to PR after 5 years.
Verify the latest details on the issuing government’s own page. Rules and fees change without notice.
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