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Germany

Freiberufler (Freelance Visa)

Official nomad visa
The programme
Path to
  1. Visa
  2. Temp resid.
  3. Perm. resid.
  4. Citizenship
Income requirement
Validity3y, renewable
Application fee€100 (~A$165)
Cost of living (vs Sydney)
−29%
Berlin · €2,400–3,350
≈ A$4,000–5,600
Tax (≈€60k/yr)~37%
Family allowedYes
For AU citizens
Processing time8–16 wks
Schengen visa firstNo
Apostille requiredYes
Consular fee150 AUD
Apply fromCanberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth
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Cost of living is an indicative ballpark for one person, including rent, in the named reference city. The range runs comfortable to premium: what someone relocating actually spends, not a local-budget minimum. Percentages compare to living comfortably in Sydney, around A$5,700/mo (≈ €3,400) on the same basis. Your own city may run higher or lower, so treat it as a signpost, not a quote. Live per-city figures on Numbeo →

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