Flagship consultation · Remote or Munich office
Residence Pathway Consultation
A one-to-one comparison of Germany's freelance and self-employment routes, grounded in your profession, nationality, clients, finances, and intended location.
€280 fixed fee · 90 minutes, plus written route note within 3 business days
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Who this is for
This consultation is for an independent professional who intends to earn through their own work in Germany and needs to understand which residence framing deserves further preparation. It suits applicants exploring a freelance residence permit under §21(5), a self-employment route under §21, or a national visa that leads to one of those permits.
It is especially useful before you request client letters, commit to a lease, or assemble a financial plan. If you already have an appointment, tell us the date when you enquire so we can say honestly whether the timing is workable.
What we examine
We review your profession, qualifications, likely German clients, expected income, savings, health-insurance position, preferred city, nationality, and current residence status. We distinguish Freiberufler work from a trade (Gewerbe) as a planning question, while noting that the tax office makes the classification.
You receive:
- a 30-minute intake call and document request;
- a 90-minute working consultation;
- a route comparison covering the strongest route and credible alternative;
- a tailored evidence checklist for client interest, financing, professional background, accommodation, and insurance;
- a written note identifying open questions for an Ausländerbehörde, embassy, tax adviser, or lawyer.
What is outside scope
We do not represent you, complete or submit official forms, provide certified translations, give tax or legal opinions, secure appointments, or guarantee a visa or residence permit. Complex prior refusals, criminal matters, asylum history, and family-law questions require a qualified German immigration lawyer.
How the engagement runs
- Fit check. A short call confirms that the question fits our advisory scope.
- Preparation. You send a CV, one-page work description, nationality and location details, current client picture, and your questions. Do not send passports, bank statements, or medical records.
- Working session. We compare route requirements and test the practical weak points in your intended evidence.
- Written note. Within three business days, you receive a concise planning record and next-action sequence.
The standard timeline is one to two weeks from enquiry to written note. Sessions are in English. Government forms and appointments may require German.
Prepare before the call
Write down the services you will sell, who is likely to pay for them, whether your work needs professional recognition, and where you expect to live. Gather links to the relevant city or embassy guidance. Exact local practice can differ, so the responsible authority’s current requirements take priority.
This is practical migration guidance, not legal representation. German authorities alone decide applications.