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.
Required savings
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 3yr
Health insurance required
Yes
Section 21(1) AufenthG for commercial entrepreneurs (Gewerbe). Sister to existing DE Freelance Visa under Section 21(5) (liberal professions — Freiberufler). NO statutory minimum but EUR 250K+ generally expected to demonstrate economic viability (lower acceptable for strong economic impact/regional demand). Business plan required: max 25-40 pages with company profile, market analysis, 3-year revenue forecast, liquidity/financing plan. IHK assessment critical. NEW 2025-07-01 RULE for 45+ applicants: future pension provision required — EUR 1,612.53/mo pension at age 67 OR EUR 232,204 assets at age 67. PR available after 3 years (faster than standard 5).
Verify the latest details on the issuing government’s own page. Rules and fees change without notice.
Country data · Open full Germany profile