Germany Investment Visa

Required documents for a German investment visa

• A valid passport with at least 3 months of validity
• Documents relating to the applicant's commitment to reside in Germany
• Health insurance worth 30.000 euros
• Documents proving financial means
• 2 photographs
• The applicant's birth and marriage certificates

Types of investment methods in Germany

• Buying shares
• Bonds
• Through funds
• Through ETFs
• Submitting an entrepreneurship plan
• Buying property
• Registering a company

Investing in Germany by buying shares

Investing in Germany by buying shares is the most suitable method for investors who want to invest smaller amounts. With this method you own your shares, and the choice of the company to invest in is yours. With this investment method, investors cannot obtain German residence.

Investing in Germany through bonds

As an investor, you lend money to the German government or to a company in Germany and receive interest in return. With this investment method, investors cannot obtain German residence.

Investing in Germany through funds

Investment funds in Germany consist of various securities and are also called collective investment . In this method, the money of all investors is managed by fund managers. With this investment method, investors cannot obtain German residence.

Investing in Germany through ETFs

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs), like other funds, consist of a variety of shares. The main difference, however, is that they are not sold privately through a bank or asset manager but are offered and traded on the German stock exchange, and you do not hold shares directly. With this investment method, investors cannot obtain German residence.

Investing in Germany by buying property

By buying property in Germany you cannot obtain residence in the country; you can only obtain a German tourist visa and travel to and from Germany.

The process of investing in Germany by buying property

• The seller of the property draws up a contract that includes the value of the property, the method of payment and the amount of the down payment
• After the buyer signs this contract, they must pay 10 percent of the property price as a down payment.
• From the date of the contract, the buyer has one month to pay the tax on the purchased property.
• The buyer and seller then sign the final contract and the property is transferred to the buyer.

Investing in Germany by registering a company

The best type of investment in Germany is registering a company in the country, because the investor can obtainresidence in the country. To invest, applicants are required to set up a company in Germany or invest in an operational project.

Requirements for investing in Germany through company registration

• Your business idea must serve an economic interest or a regional need in Germany.
• Your business activity must have a positive impact on the German economy.
• The funds needed to implement your business plan must be provided through personal capital or a loan commitment.
• Preparing a business plan
• Hiring at least five people
• Age requirement of over 18
• No criminal record
• Proof of the ability needed to do the work (if you are over 45)
• Initial capital of at least 350,000 euros

What is the process for registering a company ?

– Drafting the company's registration documents at a notary or official registry office by a lawyer in Germany
– Writing a business plan
– Obtaining approval of the business plan from the Chamber of Industry and Commerce of the city concerned
– Renting an office, contracting a tax adviser, etc.
– Registering the company with the notary
– Opening a bank account in Germany
– Paying the initial capital into the company's account in Germany
– Obtaining the HRB registration number from the competent court in Germany
– Joining the Chamber of Industry and Commerce
– Booking an embassy interview
– Attending the embassy in person to submit the approved business plan and other documents for the visa application
– Obtaining a German investment visa and travelling to Germany

Cost of a German investment visa

In general, obtaining a visa through investment in Germany is expensive, and only people with substantial financial means are able to obtain this type of visa. For example, investment through buying property (minimum value of 300000 euros) and company registration (minimum initial capital of 25000 euros) have been set. In addition, there are living costs and other incidental expenses; the fees for short-term and long-term visas are among the other costs, as follows:

Advantages of the German investment visa

• Germany is the best country for investment in Europe.
• Germany's membership of the Schengen Area
• No minimum residence requirement
• The strength of the German passport among the world's passports
• The possibility of German residence for family members
• Obtaining a PR card after three years
• Obtaining German citizenship after eight years of living in Germany
• The best country for investment in Europe
• The possibility of investing in German real estate
• Extensive air connections with most parts of Europe
• Visa-free travel within the Schengen Area
• A hub of business interaction in Europe

Disadvantages of the German investment visa

• The difficulty of learning German for investors
• The long wait for a German embassy appointment
• The country's strictness in approving investors' business plans
• The high minimum investment amount in Germany
• The high cost of annual taxes and temporary residence renewal

Renewing the German investment visa and obtaining permanent residence

The German investment visa is a type of long-term temporary visa valid for 3 years. After this period, a person who meets the following conditions can apply to renew their visa:

• Paying annual taxes on time
• Proof of the ability to pay their own and their employees' salaries and insurance for the coming year.
• Proof of the profitability of the business that has been set up
• Proof that the economic activity carried out matches the initially submitted plan

Obtaining German citizenship is the main goal of many immigrants who travel to Germany to invest and live. The German passportis one of the strongest passports in the world, because it allows entry to around 190 countries around the world without a visa .

After eight years of residence in Germany, you can obtain German citizenship. It is worth noting that your spouse and children under 18 can accompany you at the same time as your immigration, and they too can obtain German residence.

Immigrating to Germany through investment in the country is a suitable route for applicants with substantial financial means, and it includes various methods, which were covered in this article. However, because of the different laws and the details of investing and immigrating in a foreign country, full knowledge of the immigration process is important; therefore, before taking any steps to invest in Germany, it is best to consult the experienced consultants of Iranoca Immigration Marketing Company .

If you need advice , you can meet our consultants in person or online and learn about the process of obtaining your German investment visa . You can also, right now, through our free assessment form, which is managed by expert consultants, check your eligibility for this type of visa.

Steps for obtaining a German investment visa

Dear applicant, if you wish to obtain a German investment visa, please follow the steps below

Assessment form and consultation

First, by completing the free assessment form, you can send your initial details and circumstances to the lawyers for review. If your general circumstances are suitable, a call will be scheduled for your consultation. Please note that this entire process is free of charge and is reviewed and assessed by specialists

Receiving the approval letter

After the consultation and completion of the immigration file process, a letter of approval or non-approval will be sent to you by the licensed lawyers. This letter states whether or not you are eligible to immigrate, the type of immigration visa, and the route and conditions through which you can immigrate.

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