Calling All Freelancers: Germany Presents Limitless Opportunities 'Freiberufler Visa 2023'

So, you visited?Germany on vacation, you loved it, and you thought to yourself, “I want to move here!” Or, perhaps, you’ve never stepped foot in Germany, but you heard about Germany’s program and just knew that it was a great opportunity to travel. Either way, you found out about the German Visa for freelancers and now you want to apply.

Unlike some other countries in the Schengen territory which have visa quotas, Germany has no restrictions on visas. The Freelance Visa is especially attractive as it is more than just a visa, it’s a temporary residence permit and a stepping stone towards permanent residency. Although the full process for permanent residency takes about three years, there are plenty of freelancers who have used this visa to make Germany their new home, work in the country, and travel around Europe’s Schengen area as they wish.

The?Aufenthaltserlaubnis zur freiberuflichen oder selbst?ndigen T?tigkeit?or Freelance Visa, has a validity period of anywhere between six months and three years. Usually, however, the visa is good for one year, after which, freelancers can reapply if they wish.

The application process requires that you submit documents, attend a personal interview and prove that you fill an economic need within the country. You need to be able to show the government that you will have work and that you will benefit the German economy.

What are the eligibility criteria for the?Germany Freelancer “Freiberufler” Visa?

• Be a self-employed academic, artistic, literary, teaching, educational or other self-employed professional occupation in accordance with s. 18 (1) Income Tax Act.
• If you have already completed the 45th year of life, you need an adequate pension plan of at least 1,340.47 monthly EUR.

Which documents do I need to apply for the?Germany Freelancer “Freiberufler” Visa?

• Valid passport.
• 1 current biometric with the following features: photo 35mm x 45mm, frontal shot with neutral facial expression and closed mouth, looking straight into the camera, light background.
• The Form "Application for Issuance of a Residence Permit".
• The form of revenue forecast.
• Regarding artists and language teachers: Proof of other regular income E.g. own assets, regular transfers from dependent parents, submission of a declaration of obligation by a solvent third party.
• If you want to work on a fee basis: Letter of intent for the collaboration Submission of at least two declarations of intent (with information on type, scope, and description of the occupation).
• Fee contracts.
• A CV with details of professional career, qualification certificates, diploma, references/sponsors.
• Permit (if required) for the freelance occupation, e.g. a license to practice law (original).
• Proof of a secure livelihood must also include sufficient health insurance.
• Lease or proof of home ownership in Germany.
• Proof of the monthly rental costs (e.g. current account statement) or costs of the inhabited property; in each case in original form.

How can you apply for a 'Freiberufler' visa?

You can apply at the nearest German Embassy. The process is complicated and chances are high only for high-ranking profiles. You can hire an expert here for the entire process or consultation.

Can I apply for Citizenship with this visa?

Yes, obtaining German Citizenship is possible by fulfilling the mandatory requirements.

Can I travel all over Europe with this visa?

Yes, all the visas from Schengen countries allow you to travel up to 26 European Countries called "Schengen Countries" including;

Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Greece, Spain, France, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Hungary, Malta, Netherlands, Austria, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Slovakia, Finland, and Sweden, along with Iceland.

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