Residency by Investment
Germany Economic Residence Programme
The country invites entrepreneurially active foreign nationals.
The country invites entrepreneurially active foreign nationals to invest in a regional development fund and real estate to become a permanent resident.
Best known for its efficient production of high-tech products, Germany is a hotbed of investment with many of the world’s most successful corporations having a substantial presence there.
Alongside a booming economy, Germany has an internationally renowned education system, playing host to some of the most prestigious schools and universities in Europe. German residents enjoy a very high standard of living, a modern and affordable health service and unrivalled travel infrastructure.
Germany’s reputation as pro-business and pro-immigration has helped create diverse, multicultural communities throughout the country. All religions and ethnicities are represented, making it a welcoming and prosperous place for overseas investors.
Applicants are required to purchase real estate and make an investment into a regional development fund. By doing so, the qualified applicant, his/her spouse and their children under the age of 18, will be granted permanent resident status after three years, allowing the entire family to live, study and work in Germany, but also to travel across all Schengen Area countries.
Key Benefits
Permanent residency in a top tier EU nation
Visa-free travel in the Schengen Area
No minimum residency requirements
Minimum capital outlay of €350,000
To qualify for Germany Residency, applicants must fulfil ALL the following requirements:
1. Property Investment
Purchase off-plan real estate with a minimum value of €250,000.
2. Entrepreneurial Investment
A minimum investment of €100,000 into a regional development fund.
Considerations
Main applicants must:
- Be over the age of 18
- Have health insurance
- Have no criminal record