For private individuals, retirees and investors of independent means — living on a pension, savings or capital, without taking up employment in Germany. Advised directly by a German-licensed attorney, from first enquiry to residence card.
Unlike Portugal, Greece or Malta, Germany runs no investor-visa scheme. There is no fixed sum that buys a residence card. What exists instead is a discretionary permit for people who can support themselves without working here — and the strength of your file, not the size of your bank balance alone, decides the outcome.
"In begründeten Fällen kann eine Aufenthaltserlaubnis auch für einen von diesem Gesetz nicht vorgesehenen Aufenthaltszweck erteilt werden."
§ 7 Abs. 1 Satz 3, German Residence Act (AufenthG) — a discretionary permit, decided case by case. No adviser can promise its outcome in advance.
Documented pension, investment income or savings sufficient for the intended stay, without recourse to German public funds. No statutory minimum exists — the authority weighs the whole picture.
German statutory cover, or a private policy recognised as equivalent, valid for the full duration of the stay.
Evidence of suitable housing in Germany — owned or rented — appropriate to your household.
Spouses and dependent children may generally accompany you under the separate family-reunification provisions.
Buying property in Germany does not, by itself, create a right to reside — and no legitimate route grants a residence permit purely in exchange for capital. Agencies that suggest otherwise are not describing German law. This permit is granted to people building a genuine, self-sufficient life here — property and means are part of the evidence, not a purchase price.
From the first conversation to the residence card in hand — and the route toward permanent settlement beyond it.
Osman Öztas is admitted to practice law in Germany and bound by its professional conduct and liability rules — obligations no relocation consultancy carries.
Your file is argued directly with the Ausländerbehörde in its own language, with no translation queue between you and the decision.
Attorney-client confidentiality is a legal obligation here, not a privacy-policy promise — relevant when discretion matters to you.
No hand-off between a sales call and a caseworker. The person who assesses your matter is the person who argues it.
A preliminary indication, not legal advice — every matter is reviewed individually before any application proceeds.
Osman Öztas is a lawyer admitted to practice in Germany, advising private individuals abroad on residence matters under German immigration law. Clients are guided personally from the first eligibility review through to the final decision — with direct, German-language correspondence with the deciding authority at every stage.
Full biography, admission details and client references available on request during your consultation.
German law sets no fixed threshold. The Ausländerbehörde weighs whether your means are sufficient and secure for the intended stay — pension statements, investment portfolios and bank records are typically assessed together, not against a published minimum.
No — and any adviser who promises otherwise should be treated with caution. § 7 AufenthG is a discretionary decision by the German authority. Our role is to build the strongest possible case, not to promise an outcome no lawyer can control.
No. Property ownership alone does not create a right of residence in Germany — there is no investor or "golden visa" scheme here. A property purchase can support your application as evidence of ties and accommodation, but it is not a substitute for it.
Timelines vary by mission or local authority workload and the completeness of your documentation. We give a realistic estimate after the initial review, not before.
Fees are discussed and agreed transparently at the outset, scaled to the complexity of your matter — details are provided once we understand your situation.
This page provides general information about German immigration law and does not constitute individual legal advice. Outcomes described are illustrative only; every application depends on the specific facts of your case and the discretion of the relevant German authority.