Aufenthaltserlaubnis zum Zweck der selbständigen Tätigkeit beantragen

§ Section 21 (1), (3), (4) sentence 1 of the Act on the Residence, Employment and Integration of Foreigners in the Federal Territory (Residence Act - AufenthG)

You can obtain a residence permit if you intend to take up self-employment.

You can apply for a temporary residence permit to take up self-employment.

A residence permit is a residence title. The residence permit can only be issued for a specific purpose, such as taking up self-employment.

• Valid national passport
• Proof of health insurance;
• Tenancy agreement
• Curriculum vitae and proof of qualifications regarding previous activities and training (diplomas, certificates or attestations)
• Financing plan / business plan
• 1 current biometric photo
• Please ask your local immigration office whether you need to submit any other documents.

You can only be granted a residence permit if

• there is an economic interest or a regional need for the activity and
• the activity is expected to have a positive impact on the economy in Germany and
• the financing of the implementation is secured by equity capital or a loan commitment.

If you have already reached the age of 45, an appropriate pension plan is also required.

Furthermore, the general requirements for obtaining a residence permit must be met.

These are in particular

• a secure livelihood,
• a clarified identity,
• possession of a valid national passport.

You can only apply for a residence permit in person at the foreigners authority responsible for your place of residence.

• You must submit the required documents in the original and pay the application fee.
• The foreigners authority will check whether the conditions for issuing the permit are met.
• If necessary, other authorities will be involved.
• If all requirements are met, the immigration authority will take your biometric data (photo, fingerprints) and order the electronic residence permit (eAT) from Bundesdruckerei GmbH.
• As soon as the eAT is ready, it will be issued to you by the Foreigners' Registration Office.

The processing time depends on the workload at the local Foreigners' Registration Office.

Application before the current residence permit expires. It is recommended that you apply 4 to 6 weeks before your current residence permit expires.

The residence permit is issued for a maximum of 3 years.

Further information can be found on the Federal Government's portal for skilled workers from abroad

https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/de/

• Appeal

Detailed information on how to lodge an appeal can be found in the decision rejecting your application.

• Administrative court action

• Residence permit for the purpose of gainful employment Issued for the purpose of self-employment
• Issued for a limited period
• Responsible: Local foreigners authority

• Online procedure possible: no
• Written form required: no
• Personal appearance required: yes