Be a self-employed academic, artistic, literary, teaching, educational or
other self-employed professional occupation in accordance with s. 18 (1)
Income Tax Act.
If you have already completed the 45th year of life, you need an adequate
pension plan of at least 1,340.47 monthly EUR.
Documents:
Valid passport.
1 current biometric with the following features: photo 35mm x 45mm, frontal
shot with neutral facial expression and closed mouth, looking straight into
the camera, light background.
The Form "Application for Issuance of a Residence Permit".
The form of revenue forecast.
Regarding artists and language teachers: Proof of other regular income E.g.
own assets, regular transfers from dependent parents, submission of a
declaration of obligation by a solvent third party.
If you want to work on a fee basis: Letter of intent for the collaboration
Submission of at least two declarations of intent (with information on
type, scope and description of the occupation).
Fee contracts.
A CV with details of professional career, qualification certificates,
diploma, references/sponsors.
Permit (if required) for the freelance occupation, e.g. a license to
practice law (original).
Proof of a secure livelihood must also include sufficient health insurance.
Lease or proof of home ownership in Germany.
Proof of the monthly rental costs (e.g. current account statement) or costs
of the inhabited property; in each case in original form.
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