Freelancer Visa
Standard German rates. No flat rate or special regime for freelancers For artists, journalists, IT freelancers. Must prove professional freelance activity.
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Key Details
Stay Requirements
Digital nomad visa: day-count is a maximum permitted stay, not a minimum-presence requirement; no rule mandates X days/yr to retain the status. Set to 0 to match the dataset''s definition (presence required to MAINTAIN status). Flagged for review.
low confidenceHighlights
- Ideal for artists, journalists, and IT freelancers
- No minimum stay requirement
- Flexible work options
The catch
- Stays temporary. There's no built-in path to permanent residence — you'd need another route to settle for good.
Auto-summarised from the data we hold — always confirm specifics on the official page.
What could change
Changes in freelance regulations or economic conditions may impact this visa.
Tax Notes
Freelancers are taxed under standard German rates, with no special regimes for non-residents.
Sources
Figures are AI-assisted and can change. Confirm every detail on the official source before you act on it.