Moving to

🇩🇪Berlin

Germany's capital is a major hub for skilled professionals and founders, with established freelancer and self-employment residence routes.

Major tech & creative hubFreelancer-friendly routesCentral in Europe

To live in Berlin you apply for residency in Germany. These are the 7 verified Germany programmes — there is no separate city visa.

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Best suited to

Skilled Worker Entrepreneur

Residency programmes in Germany

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Citizenship by Descent (§ 4 StAG)

Germany • europe

Headline cost

Free (admin fees only)

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Citizenship — Nazi-Era Persecution (§ 15)

Germany • europe

Headline cost

Legal fees ~$3,000

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Self-employment / Entrepreneur Residence Permit

Germany • europe

Headline cost

Viable business plan + sufficient financing + economic …

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Germany Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte)

Germany • europe

Headline cost

€75 application fee

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Freelancer Visa

Germany • europe

Headline cost

Proof of clients/contracts + sufficient income (typical…

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Chancenkarte (Opportunity Card)

Germany • europe

Headline cost

Free

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Working Holiday Visa

Germany • europe

Headline cost

€75 EUR visa fee

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