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.

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

With garden

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

6,795,000 €

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

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

With garden

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

High rental yield

New one-bedroom apartment with a yield 4,16% in the Schöneberg district, Berlin, Germany

288,000 €

Total area: 43 м² 1 bedroom Yield 4.16 %

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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 €

With garden

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

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 €

With garden

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

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

With garden

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

1,990,000 €

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 for 2,100,000 €

With garden

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

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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 €

With balcony/terrace

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

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

With balcony/terrace

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

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

With garden

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

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

With balcony/terrace

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

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

With balcony/terrace

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

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

With balcony/terrace

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

875,000 €

Total area 220 m²Land area: 770 m²4 bedrooms2 bathrooms

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

With balcony/terrace

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

1,485,000 €

Total area 272 m²Land area: 720 m²

Townhome – Weilheim in Oberbayern, Bavaria, Germany for 5,600,000 €

Townhome – Weilheim in Oberbayern, Bavaria, Germany

5,600,000 €

Total area 506 m²Land area: 787 m²6 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Villa – Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany for 3,400,000 €

Villa – Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

3,400,000 €

Total area 524 m²Land area: 1,270 m²8 bedrooms6 bathrooms

Villa on the Boden lake, Bodman-Ludwigshafen, Germany for 1,950,000 €

With garden

Villa on the Boden lake, Bodman-Ludwigshafen, Germany

1,950,000 €

Total area 400 m²Land area: 850 m²3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Renovated house with a large plot in Bernau, Berlin, Germany for 525,000 €

Renovated house with a large plot in Bernau, Berlin, Germany

525,000 €

Total area 135 m²Land area: 1,500 m²2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Charming house with a garden and a parking in Spandau, Berlin, Germany for 629,000 €

With garden

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

629,000 €

Total area 185 m²4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

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Detached house – Aachen, Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany for 1,495,000 €

Detached house – Aachen, Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

1,495,000 €

Total area 360 m²Land area: 3,420 m²4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

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

With balcony/terrace

Half of a duplex, Radolfszell, Boden lake, Germany

699,000 €

Total area 217 m²Land area: 850 m²3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Historic villa next to a park in the prestigious district of Wiesbaden, Hessen, Germany for 4,500,000 €

With garden

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

4,500,000 €

Total area 824 m²Land area: 803 m²4 bathrooms

Stylish antique villa near the Grunewald Forest, Westend, Berlin, Germany for 1,995,000 €

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 for 5,500,000 €

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

5,500,000 €

Total area 750 m²Land area: 1,200 m²

Beautiful 30’s house with a generous garden in quiet location, Petershagen/ Eggersdorf, Brandenburg, Germany for 550,000 €

Beautiful 30’s house with a generous garden in quiet location, Petershagen/ Eggersdorf, Brandenburg, Germany

550,000 €

Total area 139 m²Land area: 1,264 m²4 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Renovated multi-apartment house with a garden in Potsdam, Brandenburg, Germany for 1,660,000 €

Renovated multi-apartment house with a garden in Potsdam, Brandenburg, Germany

1,660,000 €

Total area 420 m²Land area: 1,655 m²5 bedrooms3 bathrooms

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