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The residence routes open to Americans moving to Germany, with income thresholds shown in USD, costs, timelines and eligibility.
Germany offers Americans 2 main residence routes: digital nomad. Entry starts from about $75 in investment.
As an American passport holder you can already enter Germany visa-free for up to 90 days, so you can scout neighbourhoods, view property and open a bank account before committing to a long-stay visa.
Moving to Germany does not end your United States tax filing: as an American citizen you remain taxed on worldwide income wherever you live.
The quickest route is typically decided in about 2 months. If you have Germany ancestry, a descent route (§15 StAG for Nazi persecution descendants) may let you skip the income tests altogether.
Ancestry shortcut: §15 StAG for Nazi persecution descendants
Ancestry shortcut: §15 StAG for Nazi persecution descendants
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