# Germany Freelance Visa (Freiberufler) Canonical URL: https://relovisa.co/freelance-visa-germany [Book with Relovisa on Tobira](https://tobira.ai/@relovisa) Your own clients carry the case. Build a recognised independent practice in Germany with €11,904 in a blocked account and a letter from at least one German client. ## Who this is for - A recognised independent profession, not salaried employment - At least one German letter of intent or signed contract - You can also keep serving clients outside Germany The Freelance Visa fits a real independent profession with client demand. Use this first filter before funding the blocked account or registering the practice. ### The freelance route is worth checking if - Your work sits in a recognised independent profession - At least one German client will sign a letter or contract - You can show €11,904 in a blocked account and a viable practice - You want to keep working for your own German and international clients ### Check another route if - A specific employer controls the work relationship - The activity is a commercial trade rather than a professional service - There is no German client interest to document - You are over 45 and cannot show an acceptable pension plan ## Prices and packages ### Germany Freelance Visa from €3,990 + €1,900 per family member For artists, journalists, doctors, translators, qualifying IT consultants and other recognised independent professions. - Professional-eligibility assessment - Address-registration guidance - Health-insurance setup guidance - German tax-number registration guidance - Personalised strategy and initial consultation - Ongoing chat with a dedicated advisor - All required forms completed - Pre-submission document double-check - Consulate booking where the jurisdiction allows it - Case management through visa issuance Government, translation, insurance, tax-registration and blocked-account costs are separate. The signed engagement confirms scope and payment terms. ## Steps and timing How to get the Germany Freelance Visa with one case manager. Six stages start with the profession and client letters, then connect tax, insurance and the residence file. ### 1. Classify the profession Before engagement We confirm that the real work is a recognised independent profession rather than an employment or trade case. ### 2. Secure German client letters Before filing You obtain at least one letter or contract. We provide the structure and explain what the client should truthfully confirm. ### 3. Plan address and tax setup Arrival planning We coordinate the address-registration steps and the German tax-number application for the practice. ### 4. Set up health insurance Before residence filing We help choose the correct private or artist-specific insurance path for the profession and budget. ### 5. Build the full dossier Before the consulate Client letters, funds, qualifications, insurance, pension evidence where required, translations and forms are checked as one set. ### 6. Complete the local permit After arrival We coordinate the local residence appointment and follow-up for the physical freelance permit. ## FAQ ### What counts as a recognised freelance profession? Recognised examples include doctors, dentists, vets, lawyers, tax advisors, engineers, architects, journalists, writers, artists, designers, translators, teachers, scientists and IT consultants delivering intellectual professional work. A commercial trade needs a different route analysis. ### How many German clients do I need? At least one German letter of intent or signed contract is the minimum. A broader client base makes the practice stronger, and we help structure the outreach evidence. ### Can I work for clients outside Germany? Yes. The German letter proves a real German market for the services. The permit does not otherwise restrict the practice to German clients. ### Do I need to speak German? German is not a universal visa requirement. The practical language need depends on the city, clients and authority appointments, while stronger German supports later settlement and citizenship. ### What health insurance do I need? Health insurance is mandatory. Private cover is common for freelancers and the usual orientation range is €200 to €500 a month. Qualifying artists may use the supported artist-insurance system. ### How much money do I need? Plan for €11,904 in a blocked account. The local office also looks at client contracts, invoices and whether the practice can realistically support you. ### What changes after age 45? Applicants over 45 need an acceptable pension-provision plan. The arrangement can vary by profession and local office, so it is checked before filing. ### How is this different from the Blue Card or Opportunity Card? The Blue Card is qualified employment. The Opportunity Card is a one-year job search. The Freiberufler route is for genuine independent professional work with your own clients. ## Booking [Book a consultation or contact Relovisa](https://tobira.ai/@relovisa). Booking requires your explicit agreement. Contact sharing requires separate consent.