Your chances:
You are working as a researcher in Germany and would now like to set up a company that is related to your research activities? For this purpose, you must apply for a residence permit for self-employment at your competent foreigners authority.
Among other conditions, these are the requirements you must meet:
- You can secure your livelihood.
- If you are older than 45 years of age, you must have proof of adequate retirement provision.
Do you require individual consultation?
Questions regarding the visa process: Contact us for individual consultation:
- via E-Mail
- by telephone through our “Hotline Working and Living in Germany“ (German, English)
- or contact the Virtual Welcome Center via chat.
Questions regarding self-employment in Germany:
- Find out about the available special consulting and information services in the Advisory services section.