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.

Houses for sale in Bavaria — Buy house in Bavaria

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Elite villa with two terraces in a prestigious area, Nymphenburg, Munich, Germany for 10,900,000 €

With garden

Elite villa with two terraces in a prestigious area, Nymphenburg, Munich, Germany

10,900,000 €

Total area 730 m²Land area: 1,093 m²

730 m², villa + plot 1,093 m²

Munich, Bavaria, Germany

10,900,000 €

Family villa with a garden and a garage in the Ramersdorf-Perlach district, Munich, Bavaria for 1,950,000 €

With garden

Family villa with a garden and a garage in the Ramersdorf-Perlach district, Munich, Bavaria

1,950,000 €

Total area 225 m²Land area: 321 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

225 m², 3 bedrooms, villa + plot 321 m²

Munich, Bavaria, Germany

1,950,000 €

High rental yield

One-bedroom apartment for rent in the center of Athens with a yield of 7.4%, Gyzi, Athens, Greece

70,000 €

Total area: 40 m² Annual income: 5,200 € 1 bedroom

Historic villa with a terrace and a beautiful garden, Stanberg, Germany for 4,000,000 €

With garden

Historic villa with a terrace and a beautiful garden, Stanberg, Germany

4,000,000 €

Total area 380 m²Land area: 1,000 m²

380 m², villa + plot 1,000 m²

Starnberg, Bavaria, Germany

4,000,000 €

With garden

Villa – Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria, Germany

1,574,000 €

Total area 205 m²2 bathrooms

205 m², villa

Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria, Germany

1,574,000 €

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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

1,900,000 €

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

Luxury villa with a swimming pool and a panoramic view of the mountains, Baden-Baden, Germany

2,450,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Total area 307 m²Land area: 1,500 m²3 bedrooms3 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

Comfortable cottage with a balcony and a garage in a quiet area, in the city center, Baden-Baden, Germany

555,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Total area 176 m²Land area: 150 m²4 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Three-storey cottage with a garden, a sauna and a view of the mountains, Baden-Baden, Germany

790,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Total area 235 m²Land area: 668 m²4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Historic listed house with a terrace and a garage, Baden-Baden, Germany

875,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Total area 220 m²Land area: 770 m²4 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Stylish villa on the quiet street in Mariendorf district, Berlin, Germany

1,485,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Total area 272 m²Land area: 720 m²

Luxury villa in the spa town of Königstein im Taunus next to the Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany

4,950,000 €

With garden

Total area 395 m²Land area: 2,712 m²4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Villa on the Boden lake, Bodman-Ludwigshafen, Germany

1,950,000 €

With garden

Total area 400 m²Land area: 850 m²3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Charming house with a garden and a parking in Spandau, Berlin, Germany

629,000 €

With garden

Total area 185 m²4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Half of a duplex, Radolfszell, Boden lake, Germany

699,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Total area 217 m²Land area: 850 m²3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Historic villa next to a park in the prestigious district of Wiesbaden, Hessen, Germany

4,500,000 €

With garden

Total area 824 m²Land area: 803 m²4 bathrooms

Stylish antique villa near the Grunewald Forest, Westend, Berlin, Germany

1,995,000 €

Total area 316 m²Land area: 550 m²

New four-level villa in Schmargendorf area, Berlin, Germany

5,500,000 €

Total area 750 m²Land area: 1,200 m²

Comfortable villa with a pool, a garden, garages and terraces, Dusseldorf, Germany

3,600,000 €

With garden

Total area 327 m²Land area: 1,300 m²3 bedrooms4 bathrooms

Three-bedroom cottage with a terrace and a large plot of land, Spandau, Berlin, Germany

669,000 €

With garden

Total area 138 m²Land area: 469 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Comfortable three-storey detached house with a swimming pool, a sauna and a jacuzzi in a quiet area, Baden-Baden, Germany

695,000 €

With swimming pool

Total area 210 m²Land area: 790 m²4 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

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