Can a foreigner buy a home in Germany?

Generally, buying a home in Germany 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 Germany?

You will need to make a significant deposit before you buy property in Germany . 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 Germany 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 Germany — Buy home in Germany

Spacious villa with a private garden, a garage, a pond and a wellness center, Berlin, Germany for 6,795,000 €

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

6,795,000 €

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

747 m², 6 bedrooms, villa + plot 1,570 m²

Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, Berlin, Germany

6,795,000 €

Unique villa with a garden, a spa area and parking, Köpenick, Berlin, Germany for 1,900,000 €

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

1,900,000 €

Total area 415 m²Land area: 2,359 m²8 bathrooms

415 m², villa + plot 2,359 m²

Treptow-Köpenick, Berlin, Germany

1,900,000 €

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

Luxury villa with a swimming pool, a sauna and a large well kept garden in an elite residential area of Dusseldorf, Germany for 3,950,000 €

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 €

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

456 m², 3 bedrooms, villa + plot 1,041 m²

Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

3,950,000 €

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 €

Historic villa in excellent condition with a garden and three high-quality apartments in one of the most beautiful areas of Baden-Baden for 1,600,000 €

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 €

Total area 280 m²Land area: 876 m²6 bedrooms3 bathrooms

280 m², 6 bedrooms, villa + plot 876 m²

Baden-Baden, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

1,600,000 €

Historic villa in excellent condition with a garden, Baden-Baden, Germany for 1,990,000 €

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

1,990,000 €

Total area 300 m²Land area: 700 m²

300 m², villa + plot 700 m²

Baden-Baden, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

1,990,000 €

Beautiful house with a park, a swimming pool and a garage in a prestigious area, near the city center, Baden-Baden, Germany for 2,100,000 €

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 €

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

300 m², 5 bedrooms, townhome + plot 4,050 m²

Baden-Baden, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

2,100,000 €

Grand villa with a huge plot and an apartment for staff, Dusseldorf, Germany for 4,900,000 €

Grand villa with a huge plot and an apartment for staff, Dusseldorf, Germany

4,900,000 €

Total area 960 m²Land area: 33,000 m²

960 m², villa + plot 33,000 m²

Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

4,900,000 €

Modern premium house with two garages and an elevator in a quiet prestigious area, in the center of Baden-Baden, Germany for 2,100,000 €

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

2,100,000 €

Total area 362 m²Land area: 480 m²4 bedrooms4 bathrooms

362 m², 4 bedrooms, townhome + plot 480 m²

Baden-Baden, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

2,100,000 €

Luxury villa with a swimming pool and a panoramic view of the mountains, Baden-Baden, Germany for 2,450,000 €

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

2,450,000 €

Total area 307 m²Land area: 1,500 m²3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

307 m², 3 bedrooms, villa + plot 1,500 m²

Baden-Baden, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

2,450,000 €

Beautiful historic villa with a balcony in a quiet green area, Baden-Baden, Germany for 1,950,000 €

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

1,950,000 €

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

239 m², 4 bedrooms, villa + plot 1,950 m²

Baden-Baden, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

1,950,000 €

Renovated historic villa with large windows and a picturesque view in a quiet central area of Baden-Baden, Germany for 1,980,000 €

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

1,980,000 €

Total area 276 m²Land area: 809 m²8 bedrooms2 bathrooms

276 m², 8 bedrooms, villa + plot 809 m²

Baden-Baden, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

1,980,000 €

Comfortable cottage with a balcony and a garage in a quiet area, in the city center, Baden-Baden, Germany for 555,000 €

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

555,000 €

Total area 176 m²Land area: 150 m²4 bedrooms2 bathrooms

176 m², 4 bedrooms, detached house + plot 150 m²

Baden-Baden, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

555,000 €

Three-storey cottage with a garden, a sauna and a view of the mountains, Baden-Baden, Germany for 790,000 €

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

790,000 €

Total area 235 m²Land area: 668 m²4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

235 m², 4 bedrooms, detached house + plot 668 m²

Baden-Baden, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

790,000 €

Historic listed house with a terrace and a garage, Baden-Baden, Germany for 875,000 €

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

875,000 €

Total area 220 m²Land area: 770 m²4 bedrooms2 bathrooms

220 m², 4 bedrooms, detached house + plot 770 m²

Baden-Baden, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

875,000 €

Stylish villa on the quiet street in Mariendorf district, Berlin, Germany for 1,485,000 €

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

1,485,000 €

Total area 272 m²Land area: 720 m²

272 m², villa + plot 720 m²

Tempelhof-Schöneberg, Berlin, Germany

1,485,000 €

Luxury villa in the spa town of Königstein im Taunus next to the Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany for 4,950,000 €

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

4,950,000 €

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

395 m², 4 bedrooms, villa + plot 2,712 m²

Königstein im Taunus, Hessen, Germany

4,950,000 €

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

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 €

Villa on the Boden lake, Bodman-Ludwigshafen, Germany

1,950,000 €

Total area 400 m²Land area: 850 m²3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

400 m², 3 bedrooms, villa + plot 850 m²

Bodman-Ludwigshafen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

1,950,000 €

Mansion – Bad Kissingen, Bavaria, Germany for 2,200,000 €

Mansion – Bad Kissingen, Bavaria, Germany

2,200,000 €

Total area 437 m²Land area: 2,173 m²4 bedrooms5 bathrooms

437 m², 4 bedrooms, mansion + plot 2,173 m²

Bad Kissingen, Bavaria, Germany

2,200,000 €

Half of a duplex, Radolfszell, Boden lake, Germany for 699,000 €

Half of a duplex, Radolfszell, Boden lake, Germany

699,000 €

Total area 217 m²Land area: 850 m²3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

217 m², 3 bedrooms, detached house + plot 850 m²

Radolfzell, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

699,000 €

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

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 €

Comfortable villa with a pool, a garden, garages and terraces, Dusseldorf, Germany for 3,600,000 €

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

3,600,000 €

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

327 m², 3 bedrooms, villa + plot 1,300 m²

Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

3,600,000 €

Three-bedroom cottage with a terrace and a large plot of land, Spandau, Berlin, Germany for 669,000 €

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

669,000 €

Total area 138 m²Land area: 469 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

138 m², 3 bedrooms, townhome + plot 469 m²

Berlin, Germany

669,000 €

Comfortable three-storey detached house with a swimming pool, a sauna and a jacuzzi in a quiet area, Baden-Baden, Germany for 695,000 €

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

695,000 €

Total area 210 m²Land area: 790 m²4 bedrooms2 bathrooms

210 m², 4 bedrooms, detached house + plot 790 m²

Baden-Baden, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

695,000 €

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