Residence Permit for the Purpose of Self-Employment (Aufenthalt zur Ausübung einer selbständigen Tätigkeit, §21)
Detailed information for this visa type in Germany.
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Visa details
Fee
0 EUR (No statutory flat minimum investment; economic viability and local impact assessed by authorities)
Max stay
as issued (temporary residence permit)
Validity
initial validity varies (often 1–3 years), renewable
Entry type
conditional
Extendable
yes
Work allowed
yes (self-employment only)
Sponsorship required
no
Financial requirements
investment_amount
Health insurance required
yes
Path to permanent residency
conditional
Path to citizenship
conditional
Processing time
varies; often several weeks to months
Official reference
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