Germany entrepreneur startup route
2 current source-backed entrepreneur startup pathways. Verify the responsible authority before applying.
This page contains 2 current routes for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.
Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-07-15
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entrepreneur Startup route | Structured main conditions are not available in the current source extract. | 2026-07-15 | Official source |
| Entrepreneur Startup route | Main conditions: National visa/residence route for establishing a business or working as self-employed under Section 21 AufenthG. | 2026-07-13 | Official source |
Can you work on this route?
Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.
| Route | Published work answer | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Entrepreneur Startup route | The exact section 21 conditions include an economic interest or regional need, expected positive economic effects and secured financing through equity or a loan commitment, with the business idea and entrepreneurial experience considered. | Official source |
| Entrepreneur Startup route | The official German Residence Act section 21 provides the legal basis for granting a residence permit to carry out self-employed activity, including business-formation activity covered by the section. | Official source |
| Entrepreneur Startup route | The exact section 21 conditions include an economic interest or regional need, expected positive economic effects and secured financing through equity or a loan commitment, with the business idea and entrepreneurial experience considered. | Official source |
| Entrepreneur Startup route | The official German Residence Act section 21 provides the legal basis for granting a residence permit to carry out self-employed activity, including business-formation activity covered by the section. | Official source |
Official sources
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