Residency through investment & entrepreneurshipGermany Self-Employment Visa
Start or take over a business in Germany that meets an economic interest or regional need and is properly financed.
Why choose Germany Self-Employment Visa?
Investor and business visas offer residency in exchange for qualifying investment or an innovative business. We explain each program's investment, timeline and source-of-funds rules clearly.
- Business plan support
- Chamber of commerce assessment
- Family can join
- 1Qualifying investment amount for the program
- 2Lawful, documented source of funds
- 3Business plan (for entrepreneur routes)
- 4Clean background and health checks
Exact criteria change over time — we confirm the latest official rules in your assessment.
Your step-by-step process
A clear, transparent roadmap from first call to departure.
- 01
Free counselling
A senior counsellor reviews your profile, goals and budget and recommends the right route.
- 02
Program comparison
We compare investment, timeline and residency benefits across countries.
- 03
Source of funds
We help organise a clear, documented source-of-funds trail.
- 04
Business plan / investment
Support with business plans and connecting to licensed partners.
- 05
Application filing
Complete application and family inclusion.
- 06
Visa & departure
We track your file to the decision and brief you on travel, arrival and settling in.
Documents you'll need
What you gain
More investor & business visas
Common questions
It depends on the program — some are capital-at-risk, others (like fund or bond routes) can be exited later.
Ready to start your journey?
Talk to a counsellor about Germany Self-Employment Visa. Free, honest advice — no false promises.