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What advice can German expats give about the DTV Workation process in Germany?

Apr 27, 2026
3 days ago
Stef *****
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Anyone German here who just got a DTV and would maybe give me some advise for the process?

Appreciate it!!
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The conversation revolves around advice for Germans who have recently obtained a DTV (Digital Nomad Visa) and the documentation required for the application process. Contributors share their experiences, emphasizing the necessity to provide various documents, such as proof of income, freelance contracts, bank statements, and other financial documentation. There's also a discussion about the importance of additional paperwork like tax filings and registration of business activities (Gewerbeanmeldung). The advice is geared towards navigating the application successfully, including tips on preparing supporting documents.
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Ni ****
German Girl, German Passport, approved DTV Workation in Frankfurt, December 2025

How can i help you?
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Vanessa *******
Did u just say workation or did I have everything regarding Taxes including gewerbeanmeldung?
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@Vanessa ******
wie Marcel unten schon geschrieben hat. Alles: Gewerbeanmeldung, Portfolio Kontoauszüge, etc. inkl. Lebenslauf und Steuererklärung  wurden bei mir dann noch nachgefragt
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Vanessa *******
Danke euch das ist super interessant. Ich habe kein gewerbe aber halt super viel erspartes und mach kram mit Aktien wo ich auch einnahmen habe. das ist halt nichts was man so einfach nachweisen kann da es ja auch immer Marktabhängig ist oh mann ;(
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Marcel *****
@Vanessa ******
hab auch seit Dezember 2025 mein DTV (workcation - Frankfurt) und musste von Gewerbeanmeldung bis Steuerbescheide alles vorlegen auf Anfrage.

Die initiale Bewerbung war bei mir aber erstmal nur Kontoauszüge und Freelancer Verträge. Danach haben sie noch nach zahlreichen anderen Dingen gefragt, u.a. die oben angeführten
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