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Germany

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Overview

Capital

Berlin

Currency

EUR

Continent

Europe

Entry requirements

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Popular passport access to Germany

Passport Status Max Stay
United States Visa Free 90 days
India Visa Required 90 days
United Kingdom Visa Free 90 days
Austria Visa Free —
Belgium Visa Free —
Bulgaria Visa Free —
Croatia Visa Free —
Cyprus Visa Free —
Czechia Visa Free —
Denmark Visa Free —

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Monthly costs

Berlin

Rent (center)

1,200 EUR/mo

Groceries

280 EUR/mo

Transport

86 EUR/mo

Est. Monthly Total

1,816 EUR/mo

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Work Permits

Germany offers a Digital Nomad / Freelance visa option.

  • EU Blue Card

    Duration: Up to 4 years, renewable

    Non-EU professionals with a recognized degree and job offer meeting salary threshold

  • Skilled Worker Visa (Fachkräfteeinwanderung)

    Duration: Up to 4 years, renewable

    Workers with recognized qualifications or practical experience

  • Job Seeker Visa

    Duration: 6 months (non-renewable, no work allowed)

    Qualified professionals looking for employment in Germany

  • Freelancer Visa (Freiberufler)

    Duration: Up to 3 years, renewable

    Self-employed professionals in liberal professions (IT, consulting, arts, etc.)

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Salary & Tax

Income Tax Range

0% – 45%

Social Security (Employee)

0.207%

Approximate. Excludes church tax and solidarity surcharge. Social security includes pension, health, unemployment, and care insurance.

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Useful Services

Wise

Manage money in EUR with low fees and the real exchange rate.

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World Nomads

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More Countries in Europe

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Tirana

Andorra

Andorra la Vella

Austria

Vienna

Belarus

Minsk

Belgium

Brussels

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Sarajevo

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