Index | Ranking | Score |
|---|---|---|
Overall Ranking
| 13th | 92.9 |
Procedure Index
| 43rd | 55.4 |
Citizenship and Mobility Index
| 15th | 93.3 |
Quality of Life Index
| 4th | 94.8 |
Tax Optimization Index
| 40th | 59.2 |
Costs and Invest Index
| 33rd | 91.2 |
Category | Details |
|---|---|
Legal Provision
| Settlement Permit Except Gainful Employment (annual quota 400 slots worldwide). — Niederlassungsbewilligung – ausgenommen Erwerbstätigkeit (§44 NAG) |
Region
| Europe |
Income Requirements
| €2,600/mo. Qualifying income: Pensions, investment income, company profits, savings. |
Processing Time
| 2-6 months |
Family Member Inclusion
| Possible, but each member needs a separate quota place; A1 German required (children <14 exempt). |
Tax Benefits
| Worldwide taxation; income tax 0–55% (top 55%). Wealth tax: None. Inheritance tax: None. Retiree benefits: No special regime (worldwide taxation). |
Path to Citizenship
| 10 years. Time spent on this visa counts toward the residency requirement for naturalisation. |
Dual Citizenship
| Not allowed |
