Europe
🇩🇪 Germany
Berlin combines a massive startup and tech scene, world-class public transport, and some of Europe's best value for culture and food. English is widely spoken in nomad circles.
Visa route
Scheme
Freelance Visa (Freiberufler / §21)
Maximum stay
Up to 3 years, renewable; path to settlement
Income or savings
No fixed bar: prove sustainable income (~€1,200+/mo realistic floor)
Difficulty
Involved
Summary figures carried over from the earlier site and not individually dated. The audited, sourced version is in the tracker: Residence permit for freelance work (Section 21(5) Residence Act); no nomad-specific scheme found (checked 29 Sept 2026).
Full guide: Germany Freelance Visa: Freiberufler & §21 Reality Check
Cities in Germany
Figures are planning estimates. Method
