Aufenthaltserlaubnis erteilen für Freiberufler

You can obtain a residence permit to pursue a freelance activity if you meet certain requirements for this.

You can obtain a residence permit for freelancers if you want to pursue a freelance activity in Germany.  The freelance activities include the self-employed scientific, artistic, literary, teaching, educational or other independent professional activities according to § 18 paragraph 1 of the Income Tax Act (e.B. self-employed doctors, notaries, tax consultants)

If necessary, you must present a professional license. The professional license is a state professional license with which people in Germany are allowed to work in a certain profession (e.B. health professions, lawyers). If you do not yet have a professional license, it is sufficient if you prove that the grant has been promised.

• Valid passport or passport replacement
• Visa, if this was necessary for entry into Germany
• Current biometric photo
• If necessary, permission to exercise the liberal profession or promise of its grant
• Proof of the security of livelihood (e.B. equity, blocked account, declaration of commitment)
• Proof of your health insurance
• Current registration certificate
• If you have reached the age of 45: Proof of adequate retirement provision (e.B. proof of your own assets, acquired pension entitlements, business assets)

In individual cases, the Immigration Office may request further documents.

• You have a recognized and valid passport or passport replacement and, if necessary for entry into Germany, a valid visa.
• There is no interest in expulsion against you.
• Your stay does not endanger or affect the interests of the Federal Republic of Germany.
• You want to pursue an independent, freelance activity in Germany.
• You have the necessary permission to exercise your freelance work or you have been assured of the granting of the permit by the competent authority.
• If you have reached the age of 45: You can prove that you have adequate old-age provision.
• You can secure your livelihood and health insurance coverage from your own resources without using public services.

Issuance of residence permit: EUR 100,00

Under certain conditions, a reduction in fees or exemption from fees may be considered.

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• For the issuance of the residence permit in the form of the electronic residence title, which can also be used as an electronic proof of identity, further fees may apply.
• The time and form of the fee collection and payment vary depending on the authority.

The procedure is as follows:

• Depending on the immigration office and concerns, an application via the Internet may be possible. Find out whether your immigration office offers the electronic application for the residence permit.
• If the application is only possible in person, make an appointment with the immigration office. During the appointment, your application will be accepted and your proofs checked (bring them with you to the appointment). For the production of an electronic residence title (eAT Card), your fingerprints will be taken.
• In the event of an electronic application, the Immigration Office will contact you after receipt of your online application in order to make an appointment at the Immigration Office if necessary. During the appointment, your proofs will be checked (bring them with you to the appointment) and your fingerprints will be taken for the production of the electronic residence title (eAT card).
• If your application is complied with, the Immigration Office will arrange for the eAT Card to be produced.
• After about six to eight weeks, you can pick up the eAT Card at the Immigration Office.
• The eAT Card must always be picked up in person.

about six to eight weeks.

• The residence permit should be applied for no later than eight weeks before the expiry of your visa or current residence permit.
• The residence permit is issued for a limited period.
• Opposition period: one month

Portal of the Federal Government for skilled workers from abroad

https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/de/ueber-das-portal/kontakt/hotline/

An appeal against a decision of the Immigration Office can be lodged with the authority named in the decision within one month of notification of the decision. The objection may be filed in writing, in electronic form and for writing.

If the objection is not complied with by the Immigration Office, an action can be brought before the court named in the notice of opposition.

• Residence permit for the purpose of gainful employment granting to freelancers
• Foreigners who wish to pursue a freelance activity in Germany can obtain a residence permit if certain conditions are met.
• If a special professional license is necessary for the exercise of the liberal profession, e.B for doctors, pharmacists, dentists and veterinarians, lawyers, tax consultants (e.g. admission, license to practice medicine), this must be available or at least the grant must be promised.
• Depending on the immigration office and concerns, it is possible to apply via the Internet or in person.
• There is a fee for the granting of the residence permit. The timing and form of payment vary depending on the authority.
• Responsible: the immigration authority responsible for the residence of the applicant;

Free advice on the topics of entry, residence and work can also be obtained from the "Hotline Working and Living in Germany" from the federal government's portal for skilled workers from abroad.

Phone: 030 1815-1111

Service hours: Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16:00

The immigration authority responsible for the residence of the applicant.

• Online procedures occasionally possible
• Written form required
• Personal appearance required