Life as a digital nomad in Germany

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DikshaModerator23 June 2021 11:56:55

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Hi everyone,

Digital nomadism has become more and more popular in the past few months and Germany seems to be the perfect spot for it.
If you are a digital nomad yourself, please share with us your experience of this new way of working in Germany.

What motivated you to take the plunge? And why did you choose Germany as your new home?

Were you granted a special visa? What documents did you need to apply for it?

Which sectors allow you to establish yourself as a digital nomad? What do you do for a living?

Where do you work: in a coworking space, at home, in cafes or outdoors? Is your internet connection satisfactory?

How did you find your accommodation in Germany? What did you opt for: a flat / house on your own, co-housing, or a room in a bed and breakfast? How much do you spend on your accommodation each month?

Thanks for your contribution!

Diksha,
Expat.com team

beppiGermany - Singapore Expert24 June 2021 06:32:03

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There is no visa type for "digital nomadism" (meaning people who live here and work remotely for foreign employers or customers), so this is only an option for EU citizens and others who do not need a work permit (e.g. holders of family reunion visa with free access to the labour market).
Even for those, the bureaucratic hurdles are high, because they are classified as self-employed and thus have to take care by themselves of all formalities (and associated costs) of business registration, licensing, taxation, social security and compulsory insurances, accounting, etc. Without near-native knowledge of German, this is not possible - and engaging professional help for each of these topics would cost too much to make such arrangements feasible in most cases.
But if you fulfil the above requirements, Germany is an attractive (though not cheap) location for "digital nomads", due to its high living standard and good infrastructure.

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