Step 1: Make an appointment at the German embassy

Start by gathering all necessary documents, including passport, business plan, bank statements, letter of intent, and visa application form.

Step 2:  Apply for a temporary visa in your country of residence

Apply for a temporary resident permit from your home country and then come to Germany. You can convert your temporary visa to a freelance visa. A temporary residence allows you to work in Germany immediately after arriving in the country. The entire process takes around four months.

Step 3: Apply for a residence permit

1. Make an appointment with a foreigner’s authority
2. Apply for a residence permit for self-employment (Section 21 Act on the Residence – AufenthG)
3. Request a list of the required documents from the foreigner’s authority and prepare them
4. Handling fees can be up to EUR 100 (Section 45 Residence Ordinance – AufenthV).

Please note: Residence permit must be applied for before the expiry of the entry visa.

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