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National Visa – Category D: Self-Employment

20.01.2025 - Article

DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED

Your application set has to be sorted as follows:

Please don’t staple the application form or the documents

1.

Videx Application Form

  • Fully completed in English or German, signed, and dated by the applicant himself.

  • Must be submitted as printout including the barcode page (page 7) and signed forms on page 5 and6.

  • If the applicant is under the age of 18, signed form “Authorization – Minors / Children under 18” needs to be attached including passport copies of parents/ legal guardian.

  • Separate application forms are required for each applicant; all children also require separate forms.

2.

Passport

  • The original passport must be present & copies of the passport (personal data page including validity & signature pages) must be submitted.

  • UAE residency as well as Emirates ID must be submitted as copies.

  • It is recommended that the passport is valid for at least 1 year at the day of submission. Please be aware that a visa validity cannot exceed the validity of the passport.

  • Signed by bearer

  • Passport not older than 10 years (issued in the last 10 years)

  • At least 2 consecutive blank pages (i.e. a blank double page spread).

  • Special rules might apply for some nationals which passports are not recognized by the German authorities.

3.

2 recent biometric passport sized photographs (3.5x4,5 cm)

Requirements:

  • Should NOT be older than 6 months.

  • A frontal view of the face covering 70-80% (32-26mm) of the photo.

  • A uniform and light-colored background.

  • Clear facial features and eyes – not covered by hair or glasses frame.

  • Head coverings are only accepted for religious reasons.

Do not glue or staple the pictures to the application form.

4.

If applicable: previous stay in Germany / previous Schengen Visa

  • Copies of your old German residence permit

Copies of previous Schengen visa

5.

Company Profile

a.) Head Office

  • Name, Address, Phone, Fax, E-Mail, Website

  • Subsidiaries abroad in the following countries/ cities

  • Shareholders

  • Executive Board/ Board of Directors

  • Equity capital – Registered and Paid Up

  • Annual turnover worldwide ( Last Year, This Year, Within EU)

  • Number of Staff ( Worldwide and in Head Office)

  • Bank Connections ( House Bank, Banks in other Countries)

  • Summary of the company history ( year of foundation, activities, products, main markets, …)

b) New Office

  • Name, Address, Phone, Fax, E-Mail, Website

  • Registered shareholders

  • Managing Director

  • Planned start of business

  • Business activities

  • Capital

  • Annual turnover in Germany planned for first and second year

  • Business references in Germany or Europe ( Customers, Suppliers, along with their contact details)

  • Contacts in Germany (e.g. business partner, lawyer, tax advisor, bank… )

  • Number of planned staff ( without the managing director) for first year and after three years

6.

Business Plan

  • Description of the project
  • Liquidity Planning

7.

Concept

  • Business concept, products/services

  • Legal form, partners, founder members (including CVs), management, staff

  • Location, office space

  • Industry, market, competence

  • Client target group

  • Marketing-/sales strategy, co-operation partner

  • Forecast, trends, risks

8.

Capital Requirements

Investments

  • Land and buildings
  • Renovation costs/additional costs
  • Office furniture and equipment
  • Vehicles
  • Basic equipment with goods
  • Purchase price/Takeover price

Non-recurring additional start-up costs

  • Deposit

  • License fees, royalties, franchise fees

  • Advisory services

  • Notary/commercial register

  • Launch

Operating funds

  • Start-up costs

  • Prefinancing of orders/claims

  • Other (potential provisions for living)

9.

Capital Budget

  • Liquid funds

  • Tangible assets /Goods on own accounts

  • Affiliated loans/Third-party funds

  • Venture Capital

10.

Business Forecast for each of the first three years

All amounts in thousands EURO

  • Sales/turnover ex

  • less purchased goods

Gross profit/loss

  • Sales/turnover ex

  • less purchased goods

Less:

  • Personnel expenses

  • Salary for managing director/s

  • Rent

  • Cleaning costs

  • Heating etc.

  • Energy ( electricity, water, gas )

  • Repairs, restoration

  • Insurance, member fees, etc.

  • Automobile costs

  • Travelling expenses

  • Costs from leasing contracts

  • Costs for bookkeeping and advice/debate

  • Advertising

  • Telephone/Fax/E-Mail/Internet

  • Interest

  • Other costs

  • Depreciation

Operating profit/loss

  • Trade tax

  • Corporation tax

  • Other business taxes

11.

Personal details

  • Language knowledge

  • Intended function

  • CV

12.

Incoming medical insurance or proof public / private insurance covering the applicant as an expat in Germany has to be provided. A travel insurance is not sufficient.

If you are 45 years or older: evidence of adequate retirement benefits (e.g. offer from a private pension or life insurer, own assets, acquired pension rights or operating assets).

Note further:

  • False or falsified documents will lead to the refusal of visa and / or further consequences.

  • The German Consulate Dubai reserves the right to ask for additional documents and / or call applicant for additional information or interview.

  • If your application is successful, you will be issued a limited-validity entry visa - similar to a UAE entry visa for longer stay. Please make sure to check the validity of your visa! Once you have arrived in Germany, please register your new residence with the local authorities (Meldebehörde) within 2 weeks of having moved in and apply to your local immigration office (Ausländerbehörde) for your Electronic Residence Permit. We strongly recommend contacting the local immigration office as soon as possible after your arrival in Germany in order to secure a timely appointment.

Disclaimer:Although the information in this leaflet has been prepared with utmost care, we cannot accept any responsibility for inaccuracies contained herein.

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