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 (自有資金). 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.
| 類別 | 自有資金 |
|---|---|
| 投資 | — |
| 費用（家庭） | CHF 410 |
| 收入 / 年 | — |
| 資產 | — |
| 最低居住 | — |
| 永居 | 5 |
| 入籍 | 5 |
| 工作 | no |
| 申請資格 | non-EU/EEA nationals |
| 稅收 | Worldwide 14–45%; capital income 25% flat |
| 截至 | 2026-10 |
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