Residence permit for other purposes / private means (§7(1) AufenthG) (Aufenthaltserlaubnis zu sonstigen Zwecken (§ 7 Abs. 1 S. 3 AufenthG))
Residence permit for other purposes / private means (§7(1) AufenthG) is a residence route in Germany (Niezależne środki). Discretionary permit for wealthy/retired persons with secure means and health insurance; no fixed amount; national D-visa first (except visa-free nationals). PR needs 60 months pension contributions (or equivalent provision). Fees: visa €75 + permit €100 per adult (half for children).
Passive-income and financially independent residence →Requirements at a glance
Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 5 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 5 years.
How holders are taxed
Worldwide 14–45%; capital income 25% flat
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Kategoria | Niezależne środki |
|---|---|
| Inwestycja | — |
| Opłaty (rodzina) | CHF 410 |
| Dochód / rok | — |
| Majątek | — |
| Min. pobyt | — |
| PS | 5 |
| Obywatelstwo | 5 |
| Praca | no |
| Kto może | non-EU/EEA nationals |
| Podatek | Worldwide 14–45%; capital income 25% flat |
| Stan na | 2026-10 |
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