Germany
Federal Republic of Germany
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5 (or 3) Years
Dual citizenship
Yes
Birthright
Restricted
Ancestry
1 Generation
PIT top rate
45%
Corporate tax
15.83%
Territorial tax
No
Wealth tax
No
Crypto tax
Capital Gains
Unemployment
3.07%
Social security (EE)
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Pathways published
8
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Family reunion residence permit
Family
Residence permit for spouses and children of German residents or citizens.
German Student residence permit
Study
Residence permit for international students enrolled at recognised German higher education institutions.
EU Blue Card (Germany)
Sponsored work
Work and residence permit for highly qualified non-EU professionals with a qualifying German job offer.
Recognition Partnership (Anerkennungspartnerschaft)
Sponsored work
Residence permit allowing skilled workers to complete their qualification recognition while living and working in Germany.
Skilled Worker residence permit (ยง18a/ยง18b AufenthG)
Sponsored work
Sponsored work and residence permit for qualified non-EU workers from any country worldwide who have a German job offer and a recognised qualification.
Chancenkarte (Germany Opportunity Card)
Unsponsored work
Points-based 1-year residence permit that lets non-EU skilled workers from any country move to Germany without a job offer to search for qualifying work. Six points or full qualification recognition required.
Freelance / Self-employment residence permit (ยง21 AufenthG)
Unsponsored work
Residence permit for self-employed workers and liberal professionals establishing a business in Germany.
Job Seeker visa (ยง20 AufenthG)
Unsponsored work
Historic 6-month job-search visa for applicants abroad, superseded by the Chancenkarte; ยง20 AufenthG now covers job search after study or training completed in Germany.
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Mobility (FoM)
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Travel risk
Europe/Berlin
Timezone
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Population
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