The Visa Blueprint

GERMANYFreelance / Self-Employed

Germany Freelance Visa Kit

For freelancers and founders applying under section 21 of the Residence Act, in Berlin or at a German mission. Built on what the Berlin immigration office and IHK Berlin actually ask for.

What's inside

  • Plain-English user guide (requirements, figures, judgment calls, after-arrival steps, final checklist)

    Germany_Freelance_Visa_Kit_User_Guide.docx

  • Business plan template

    Germany_Freelance_Business_Plan_TEMPLATE.docx

  • Cover letter template

    Germany_Freelance_Cover_Letter_TEMPLATE.docx

  • Client letter of intent

    Germany_Freelance_Letter_of_Intent_TEMPLATE.docx

  • Revenue forecast & financing plan (Ertragsvorschau / Finanzierungsplan structure)

    Germany_Freelance_Revenue_Forecast_TEMPLATE.docx

Editable Word (.docx) files. Guides are in plain English.

A glimpse of the files

How the documents work together

The business plan (with German summary) follows the IHK checklist; the revenue forecast prepares your figures in the structure of the Berlin forms; letters of intent prove demand; the cover letter maps every requirement.

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Who it's for

  • Freelancers in liberal professions
  • Founders of a trade or company
  • US, UK, Canadian and Australian nationals applying in Germany within 90 days
  • Applicants at German missions abroad

What's not included

  • Legal advice or representation
  • Certified or sworn translations
  • The evidence documents themselves
  • Any guarantee of approval

Format & delivery

Format
Editable Microsoft Word (.docx)
Delivery
Instant download link by email
Kept current
Checked against official sources
Shipping
None, 100% digital
Important: this kit is an educational template, not legal advice. Visa decisions belong solely to the German authorities and no outcome is guaranteed. Refund policy.

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Questions about this kit

Berlin asks for fee contracts or at least two letters of intent describing the nature and scope of the work.

Yes, IHK Berlin accepts English; a German summary is strongly recommended and included.

The guide explains the difference: filing a trade as a freelance application is a classic refusal.
Questions? Read the FAQ