Can a foreigner buy a home in Bavaria?

Generally, buying a home in Bavaria is possible for foreigners and there are no restrictions. You can buy real estate in Germany even if you do not have a German residence permit, but buying process does not automatically entitle you to such a permit.

How much deposit do I need to buy a home in Bavaria?

You will need to make a significant deposit before you buy property in Bavaria . A minimum deposit of 20% is standard, and in some cases, emigrants are requested to deposit in the amount of 30–40%, since they are considered as a higher risk.

Is buying home in Bavaria a good investment?

Yes, since Germany attracts a large number of foreign and domestic investors who are looking for high-quality and highly profitable real estate. Houses generate income of 3–4% per annum, and in the north of the country — up to 5–6%. For some time, interest rates will remain low, which is good for those who want to buy and keep property in key locations.

Are there property taxes in Germany?

Yes. The tax base is the assessed value of the property. The basic property tax rate in Germany is 0.35%, multiplied by a municipal factor. The effective tax rate is usually between 1.5% and 2.3%.

How can I get German citizenship?

A person can become a German citizen in one of three ways: by birth, by adoption as a minor, or by naturalization. A person may be born a German citizen through descent from his parents, or through place of birth.

Can I get a German passport if I was born there?

If you do not have German parents, but are born within the borders of Germany, you qualify for citizenship by birth or by right of soil.

How can I get residency in Germany?

To apply to become a permanent resident in Germany, you must fulfill the following conditions: five uninterrupted years of residence in Germany with a residence permit, five years of secure livelihood, including health insurance and social insurance (pension) contributions.

How long do you have to live in Germany to become a citizen?

You must have lived in Germany on a residence permit for at least 8 years or you must have lived in Germany on a residence permit for 7 years and attended an integration course (or 6 years on special integration circumstances).

How can I get permanent residence in Germany?

Most foreign residents can apply for a permanent residence permit in Germany — a ”settlement permit“ — after five years. Some people may get it sooner. For example, if you are a non-EU national married to a German citizen, you could file your application for a settlement permit after three years.

How many countries can German passport enter without visa?

German citizens can travel to 188 world countries without a visa, or with a visa-on-arrival, as of today. The country has risen to the second place, up from the third place it held with France in the last Henley Index update.

How much does German citizenship cost?

You need to pay the naturalization fees. Application form — 255 euros for adults and 51 Euros for children under 16 years old. Test for naturalization/citizenship — 25 euros.

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With garden

House with a large garden and a garage in Ottobrunn, a suburb of Munich, Bavaria, Germany

1,689,000 €

Total area 179 m²Land area: 491 m²4 bedrooms2 bathrooms

With garden

Villa – Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria, Germany

1,574,000 €

Total area 205 m²2 bathrooms

High rental yield

New buy-to-let apartments with a guaranteed yield of 4% in the Köpenick area, Berlin, Germany

204,000 €

Completion in: 2023.III Floor areas: 32—66 m² Yield 4%

Residential complex

With garden

Villa with an indoor pool in the city center, Munich, Germany

3,055,000 €

Total area 280 m²Land area: 800 m²5 bedrooms2 bathrooms

With swimming pool

Luxury house with a garden and SPA zone near Munich

2,074,000 €

Total area 213 m²Land area: 740 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

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Spacious villa with a private garden, a garage, a pond and a wellness zone, Berlin, Germany

6,795,000 €

With garden

Total area 747 m²Land area: 1,570 m²6 bedrooms5 bathrooms

Unique villa with a garden, a spa area and parking, Köpenick, Berlin, Germany

2,300,000 €

With garden

Total area 415 m²Land area: 2,359 m²8 bathrooms

Luxury villa with a swimming pool, a sauna and a large well kept garden in an elite residential area of Dusseldorf, Germany

3,950,000 €

With garden

Total area 456 m²Land area: 1,041 m²3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Historic villa in excellent condition with a garden and three high-quality apartments in one of the most beautiful areas of Baden-Baden

1,600,000 €

With garden

Total area 280 m²Land area: 876 m²6 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Historic villa in excellent condition with a garden, Baden-Baden, Germany

1,990,000 €

With garden

Total area 300 m²Land area: 700 m²

Beautiful house with a park, a swimming pool and a garage in a prestigious area, near the city center, Baden-Baden, Germany

2,100,000 €

With garden

Total area 300 m²Land area: 4,050 m²5 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Modern premium house with two garages and an elevator in a quiet prestigious area, in the center of Baden-Baden, Germany

2,100,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Total area 362 m²Land area: 480 m²4 bedrooms4 bathrooms

Beautiful historic villa with a balcony in a quiet green area, Baden-Baden, Germany

1,950,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Total area 239 m²Land area: 1,950 m²4 bedrooms1 bathroom

Renovated historic villa with large windows and a picturesque view in a quiet central area of Baden-Baden, Germany

1,980,000 €

With garden

Total area 276 m²Land area: 809 m²8 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Historic villa with a large plot in the Grunewald area, Berlin, Germany

4,195,000 €

Total area 240 m²Land area: 1,400 m²

Renovated historic villa with a garage and picturesque views near the forest and the city center, Baden-Baden, Germany

4,900,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Total area 616 m²Land area: 2,900 m²5 bedrooms6 bathrooms

Stylish historic villa with winter gardens, a terrace, a gym and a sauna in a beautiful quiet area of Baden-Baden, Germany

3,600,000 €

With garden

Total area 435 m²Land area: 4,835 m²

Exclusive historic villa with a garden, a garage and an elevator in a luxury area, in the center of Baden-Baden, Germany

5,500,000 €

With garden

Total area 430 m²Land area: 2,200 m²

Historic classical mansion with a guest house and garages in the center of Baden-Baden, Germany

5,500,000 €

Total area 450 m²Land area: 1,584 m²8 bedrooms8 bathrooms

Building with four spacious apartments in the popular green district of Grunewald, Berlin, Germany

5,350,000 €

With garden

Total area 686 m²

Historic villa with two swimming pools, a garden and a sauna, Baden-Baden, Germany

6,900,000 €

With garden

Total area 1,280 m²Land area: 6,607 m²

Elegant villa near Freiburg, just 10 min. from the world famous Europa-Park

1,900,000 €

With garden

Total area 340 m²Land area: 2,340 m²7 bedrooms

Luxurious mansion with an indoor swimming pool on the shores of Lake Titisee

1,950,000 €

Total area 750 m²6 bedrooms5 bathrooms

Large comfortable house in a suburb of Freiburg

1,400,000 €

Parking lot

Total area 280 m²Land area: 780 m²7 bedrooms3 bathrooms

New luxury apartment with a sauna and a garage, Dahlem, Berlin, Germany

5,750,000 €

With garden

Total area 413 m²Land area: 977 m²

Restored historic villa with garden and parking in Sachsenhausen, Frankfurt

4,250,000 €

With garden

Total area 490 m²Land area: 540 m²6 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Spacious Jugendstil villa with a garden, a parking and a separate apartment in a luxury area, Frankfurt am Main, Germany

2,780,000 €

With garden

Total area 365 m²Land area: 310 m²5 bedrooms3 bathrooms

House with a terrace, a garden and a garage, Unterliderbach, Frankfurt am Main, Germany

600,000 €

With garden

Total area 147 m²Land area: 392 m²3 bedrooms1 bathroom

Villa – Pankow, Berlin, Germany

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Townhome – Pankow, Berlin, Germany

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Villa – Pankow, Berlin, Germany

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Villa – Pankow, Berlin, Germany

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Detached house – Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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Villa – Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany

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Townhome – Pankow, Berlin, Germany

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