Move to Germany

7 verified programmes for residency, citizenship and tax optimisation.

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Dual citizenship

Digital Nomad(2)

Freelancer Visa

Standard German rates. No flat rate or special regime for freelancers For artists, journalists, IT freelancers. Must prove professional freelance activity.

Cost

Proof of clients/contracts + sufficient income (typical…

Processing

4 months

Germany Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte)

Germany Chancenkarte launched June 2024. Allows qualified workers from outside the EU to come to Germany for up to 1 year to job search or work part-time without needing a job offer in advance. Different from the existing Freelancer Visa.

Entrepreneur(1)

Self-employment / Entrepreneur Residence Permit

Standard German rates up to 47.5%. No special expat regime Business must serve German economic interests. Health insurance required. Complex bureaucracy.

Cost

Viable business plan + sufficient financing + economic …

Processing

4 months

Skilled Worker(1)

Chancenkarte (Opportunity Card)

Germany's points-based Opportunity Card allows skilled workers to enter Germany for up to 12 months to seek employment. Requires qualification recognition, language skills, and sufficient funds.

Citizenship by Descent(2)

Citizenship by Descent (§ 4 StAG)

German citizenship via German ancestry (§ 4 StAG). World's most powerful passport by many rankings. Full EU citizenship, Schengen and global visa-free access.

Cost

Free (admin fees only)

Processing

12 months

Citizenship — Nazi-Era Persecution (§ 15)

Germany's restoration of citizenship to those persecuted under Nazi rule and their descendants. Full EU passport.

Working Holiday(1)

Working Holiday Visa

Germany's Working Holiday Visa allows young people from eligible countries to work and travel in Germany for up to one year while supplementing their stay with temporary employment.

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