Germany has a Freelancer visa that is relatively easy to get. The requirements are relatively straightforward, and the visa can be issued instantly once you have your paperwork together (in some states).
One of the more significant requirements is to present two letters from German companies offering to employ you.
Requirements vary from state to state a bit, and requirements in person also differ from those listed on the website, or provided over the phone. Here’s a description of the Freelance Visa available in Berlin: Residence permit for the purpose of freelance or self-employment - Issuance
Source of information: I inquired at the Germany Foreigners Authority (Ausländerbehörde) in Berlin today.
Germany has a Freelancer visa that is relatively easy to get. The requirements are relatively straightforward, and the visa can be issued instantly once you have your paperwork together (in some states).
One of the more significant requirements is to present two letters from German companies offering to employ you.
Requirements vary from state to state a bit, and requirements in person also differ from those listed on the website, or provided over the phone. Here’s a description of the Freelance Visa available in Berlin: Residence permit for the purpose of freelance or self-employment - Issuance
Source of information: I inquired at the Germany Foreigners Authority (Ausländerbehörde) in Berlin today.
