Visas for Digital Nomads in Germany

By Joshua Wood, LPC

Summary: Find essential information about the digital nomad visa for working in Germany.

Program:German Freelance “Freiberufler” Visa
Length of Stay: 3 months - 3 years
Fees: 175 Euros
Online Application Available: Must be printed and brought to appointment at Germany embassy where you reside
Requirements & Documents:
Covid-19 Requirements: Official Information
Application Timing: 3 Months or Longer

Apply for Germany's Liberal Profession Visa

Germany is another country that does not have a specific visa for digital nomads, but rather one that is designed to enable freelancers to work there. Germany has the largest economy in Europe, and that obviously creates a lot of appeal for people to want to work there.

About the Author

Joshua Wood, LPC joined Expat Exchange in 2000 and serves as one of its Co-Presidents. He is also one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.