Can a foreigner buy an apartment in North Rhine-Westphalia?

Generally, buying an apartment in North Rhine-Westphalia 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 flat in North Rhine-Westphalia?

You will need to make a significant deposit before you buy property in North Rhine-Westphalia . 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 apartment in North Rhine-Westphalia 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. Apartments 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.

22 Apartments for Sale in North Rhine-Westphalia, Buy Flat from 398,000 €

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Furnished

Furnished one-bedroom apartment in Golzheim, Düsseldorf, Germany

Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

785,000 €

Total area 82 m² · 1 bedroom · 1 bathroom

New two-bedroom apartment in the center of Dusseldorf, Germany

Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

750,000 €

Total area 98 m² · 2 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

With balcony/terrace

Modern one-bedroom apartment in Düsseldorf, German

Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

750,000 €

Total area 96 m² · 1 bedroom · 1 bathroom

Stylish two-bedroom apartment in the center of Dusseldorf, Germany

Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

670,000 €

Total area 82 m² · 2 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

With balcony/terrace

New two-bedroom apartment with a parking in Cologne, Germany

Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

510,000 €

Total area 80 m² · 2 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

With balcony/terrace

Bright duplex apartment in the center of Dusseldorf, Germany

Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

1,800,000 €

Total area 222 m² · 3 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

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With balcony/terrace

New three-bedroom apartment, Flingern, Düsseldorf, Germany

Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

590,000 €

Total area 81 m² · 3 bedrooms · 1 bathroom

With balcony/terrace

Modern and spacious apartment in Tönisvorst, near Düsseldorf, Germany

Tönisvorst, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

599,000 €

Total area 125 m² · 2 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

New two-bedroom apartment in Derendorf, Düsseldorf, Germany

Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

789,000 €

Total area 92 m² · 2 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

Residential complex

New apartments in Xanten, Westphalia, Germany

Xanten, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

From 526,000 €

Total 6 units available from the developer

Built in 2026

2 bedrooms from 526,000 €

With balcony/terrace

New apartment opposite the zoo in Düsseldorf, Germany

Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

685,000 €

Total area 82 m² · 1 bedroom · 1 bathroom

New two-storey penthouse in Dusseldorf, Germany

Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

1,690,000 €

Total area 140 m² · 3 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

Duplex penthouse in the center of Flingern, Düsseldorf, Germany

Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

895,000 €

Total area 97 m² · 3 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

Furnished

Well-maintained one-bedroom apartment with a parking in a prestigious area, Dusseldorf, Germany

Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

590,000 €

Total area 83 m² · 1 bedroom · 1 bathroom

Residential complex

New apartments in Meerbusch, a suburb of Düsseldorf, Germany

Meerbusch, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

From 534,000 €

Total 6 units available from the developer

Built in 2026

1 bedroom from 534,000 €

2 bedrooms from 698,000 €

3 bedrooms from 956,000 €

New two-bedroom apartment in the center of Flingern, Düsseldorf, Germany

Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

620,000 €

Total area 73 m² · 2 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

New one-bedroom apartment in Cologne, Germany

Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

518,000 €

Total area 74 m² · 1 bedroom · 1 bathroom

New apartment with a garden in the center of Flingern, Düsseldorf, Germany

Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

645,000 €

Total area 82 m² · 2 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

Stylish two-bedroom apartment in Dusseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

415,000 €

Total area 84 m² · 2 bedrooms · 1 bathroom

New two-bedroom apartment in a modern building, Dusseldorf, Germany

Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

543,000 €

Total area 82 m² · 2 bedrooms · 1 bathroom

Residential complex

Modern residential complex with terraces, a large green garden, and balconies in a quiet area of Dusseldorf, Germany

Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

From 398,000 €

Total 25 units available from the developer

Built in 2024

1 bedroom from 398,000 €

2 bedrooms from 695,000 €

3 bedrooms from 810,000 €

Residential complex

Spacious apartments with balconies and a green garden in a new residential complex, Düsseldorf, Germany

Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

From 490,000 €

Total 23 units available from the developer

Built in 2024

1 bedroom from 490,000 €

2 bedrooms from 796,000 €

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I came, I saw, I bought: how to fall in love with a flat and buy it at once
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Apartments for sale in North Rhine-Westphalia