Residence permit for the purpose of self-employment - Issuance - at the location Berlin Immigration Office, Friedrich-Krause-Ufer

Current information on this location
Currently, the number of hits on our online appointment scheduling has increased massively. Unfortunately, this can mean that the service is temporarily unavailable. A maintenance page will then be displayed. Please note our
Opening hours
Changes in opening hours
Zur weiteren Eindämmung des Corona-Infektionsgeschehens (Lockdown) wird die Bedienung an unseren Standorten Friedrich-Krause-Ufer und Keplerstraße eingeschränkt.
Bis mindestens 28.05.2021 findet die Bedienung nur mit Termin statt.
Information for customers with an appointment
We ask for your understanding for the following hygiene precautions:
- Entering our service building is only permitted with a medical mask. Medical masks in this sense are surgical masks as well as masks of the standards KN95 / N95 or FFP2.
- We can’t serve you if you are displaying symptoms of infection.
- Please note: Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, access to our office buildings is limited only to customers with personal appointments. We kindly ask you – if possible – to come without accompanying persons to the appointment.
Payment options
You can pay in cash or with a debit card (Girocard) (with PIN) at this location.
Additional information
Photo booth and copier (charge) are located at the cashier (house A, first floor).
Residence permit for the purpose of self-employment - Issuance -
A residence permit for a self-employed occupation may be issued for
- Founder of a company,
- Sole proprietor and
- Managing directors and legal representatives of partnerships and corporations, if they have entrepreneurial responsibility.
Prerequisites
- Main residence in Berlin
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Economic interest of the state of Berlin
A foreigner may be granted a residence permit for the pursuit of a self-employed occupation if
- an economic interest or a regional need exists,
- the occupation is expected to have a positive impact on the economy and
- the implementation is financed by equity or a loan commitment.
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For university graduates, researchers and scientists
Another examination standard applies to foreigners who
- have successfully completed a course of study in Germany at a state, state-recognised or comparable training institution, or
- work as a researcher or scientist in Germany and hold a residence permit.
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Adequate pension plan (only if you have already completed the 45th year of life)
Perspectively, at the age of 67, you must have the following:
- a monthly pension of 1,332.36 euros (for at least 12 years) or
- an asset amount of 194,631.00 euros.
(Note: An adequate pension is always necessary for the issuance of a permanent settlement permit - regardless of age or nationality.) -
A personal interview is required
The interview should, if possible, take place by appointment.
Documents required
- Valid passport
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1 current biometric photo
35mm x 45mm, frontal shot with neutral facial expression and closed mouth, looking straight into the camera, light background
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Form "Antrag auf Erteilung eines Aufenthaltstitels" (Application for Issuance of a Residence Permit)
Only required for first-time application
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Businessplan
You can find tips for creating your business plan, for example, on the start-up portal of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy - BMWi (see section "More information").
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Financing plan
see section "Forms"
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Resume / Curriculum vitae
Details of professional career, qualification certificates, diploma, references/sponsors
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For university graduates: A statement by the university
A statement by the university regarding the knowledge acquired in higher education and the connection to the business idea
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For university graduates: Degree from a state-recognised university or comparable training institution in Germany
Original
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For researchers and scientists: A statement of the previous employer
A statement of the previous employer (e.g. research institution) on the connection between the occupation as researcher/scientist and the business idea
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Excerpt from the Trade Register
However, at least the application for registration in the commercial register via a notary public; in the original
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Business registration (Gewerbeanmeldung)
Only if no entry in the commercial register is required; in the original
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Health insurance
Proof of a secure livelihood must also include sufficient health insurance. Those with statutory health insurance are sufficiently insured. Those with private health insurance must consider the type and extent of their health insurance. For more information, please read the leaflet "Health insurance" (see section "More information").
- Lease or proof of home ownership
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Rental cost / expenses for property
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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Adequate pension plan (only if you have already completed the 45th year of life)
You can provide evidence of adequate retirement benefits (see section "Prerequisites") by:
- an offer from a private pension or life insurer,
- own assets,
- acquired pension rights or
- operating assets
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Proof of main residence in Berlin
- Certificate of registration at the main residence or
- lease and written confirmation of occupancy from the landlord
Forms
- Antrag auf Erteilung eines Aufenthaltstitels (Application for Issuance of a Residence Permit) - in German, English, French, Italian
- Antrag auf Erteilung eines Aufenthaltstitels (Application for Issuance of a Residence Permit - in German, Greek, Turkish, Serbo-Croatian
- Antrag auf Erteilung eines Aufenthaltstitels (Application for Issuance of a Residence Permit - in German, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian
- Financing plan
Fees
- 100.00 euros
- For Turkish citizens a maximum of 28.80 euros
Average time to process request
A personal visit four to six weeks before the existing temporary residence title expires is best. If possible you should book an appointment for this.
More information
- Starting a Business in Berlin - A Beginner's Guide by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Berlin
- Business start-up portal of the BMWi - tips for creating a business plan
- Leaflet "Health insurance"
- Certificate of registration at the main residence (Meldebestätigung)
- Example: confirmation of occupancy from the landlord
- Permanent settlement permit for self-employed persons
- Residence permit for a freelance employment - Issuance
Other languages
Contact
Landesamt für Einwanderung (LEA)
Berlin Immigration Office, Friedrich-Krause-Ufer
Explanation of symbols
Elevators in the houses A and C
Public transportation
S-Bahn S 41/42 (Westhafen)
U-Bahn U 9 (Amrumer Str.)
Bus 123, 142, M27