German Freelancer Visa and Resident Permits Explained

Опубликовано: 15 Июль 2026
на канале: My Startup Germany
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Quick links to chapters:

0:30 - Difference between German entry visa and German resident permit
1:00 - Which nationalities do not need a German entry visa?
1:33 - Which nationalities need to apply for a German entry visa?
1:48 - Difference between German self-employment permit and German freelance permit
2:00 - Converting your existing German resident permit into a self-employment permit
2:20 - Freelancing as a student in Germany
2:40 - Freelancing while full-time employed in Germany
3:15 - Qualifications for a German self-employment permit
3:35 - Documents for a German self-employment permit
5:10 - Working remotely as a freelancer in Germany
5:28 - Finding remote work in Germany



Hi guys, in this FAQ series I will cover various topics relevant for freelancers in Germany.

This video (Part 1) is all about frequently asked German visa and resident permit related questions.

Here are some links that mention in the video. Click on the following resources to learn more details about German self-employment visas and resident permits for Non-EU nationals.

List of documents required for application for German freelancer resident permit:

1) Here is my mega FAQs page for all about freelancing in Germany: https://mademoisellein.de/freelancing...

2) German visa application from a non-EU country: https://mystartupgermany.com/german-f...

3) Converting a current German resident permit into a self-employment permit: https://mystartupgermany.com/changing...

4) How I converted my German job-seeker permit into a German self-employment permit (incl. full list of documents): https://mademoisellein.de/how-to-get-...

5) Act on the Residence, Economic Activity and Integration of Foreigners in the Federal Territory 1: Section 21 Self-employment Para 6:
https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/en...

6) Finding remote work in Germany / EU companies: https://remoteworkingexpat.com/europe...