Berlin: Online Extension for Self-Employed Residence Permits
This means self-employed and freelance individuals in Germany can now apply for their residence permit extension online, simplifying the process and clarifying the requirements for long-term residency.
Self-employed and freelance individuals in Berlin, Germany, can now extend their residence permits through an online application process, according to available data.
The online application requires documents in specific formats, including PDF, JPG, JPEG, and PNG. There are size limits of 7MB per file and a total maximum of 100MB. A processing fee must be paid before the application is submitted.
Upon submission, the application confirmation can temporarily extend the permit’s validity if it has not yet expired. Successful self-employed individuals may be eligible for a settlement permit after three years, while freelancers may qualify after five years if their activity is successful.