Germany Investment Immigration Programs Overview
Visa holders can obtain a three-year resident permit that can be extended to a permanent resident permit once applicants prove their business is successful. The spouses and underage children can also apply for family reunion resident permits, which grant them some advantages that other visa types don’t have.
Citizenship By Investment
Although Germany does not offer a CBI program, successful residency applicants can obtain citizenship and a well-regarded EU passport after habitually and legally being a resident in Germany for at least eight years. This period can be reduced to seven years after the successful completion of an integration course, or even to six years with special integration services.
How To Apply
Applications for a resident permit for the purpose of self-employment are assessed by the local Foreigners´ Authority and Chamber of Commerce. Applicants must demonstrate that the proposed business activities could have positive economic impact, and the financing of the business is secured. Business plans, proofs of available capital, employment contracts of managers with salary details, proofs of business registration and excerpts from the commercial register must be provided.
The processing of an application takes about two to three months, depending on the embassies and consulates the applications are submitted to.
Mobility
Citizenship allows visa free access to 189 countries, including 26 Schengen states.
Country
Germany is strategically located in the center of Europe and is the economic powerhouse of the continent. Germany boasts a strong and stable economic infrastructure. It is one of the world’s leading exporters and fourth largest economy.
Residency By Investment
Germany has no specific investment immigration program, but investors (company founder) can apply for a resident permit for the purpose of self-employment. There is no minimum requirement for the investment amount, but there is a minimum requirement for the register capital of a company, which is set at 25,000 euros. At least 12,500 euros must be placed in a bank account when registering the company. A GmbH (Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung) is a limited liability company and is the most common type of company because it can be set up by one person who can act as the director and shareholder at the same time.
Investors will receive a resident permit valid for three years. If other requirements are met, they can then apply for permanent residency.
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