Germany now offers two powerful options for qualified international professionals and founders.
Whether you want to search for a job in Germany or build your own business, trust7 helps you choose the right path and navigate every step with confidence.

Independent & Reliable Guidance

With more than 25 years of experience supporting international talent, trust7 offers practical, trustworthy orientation — not legal promises, but real insight, realistic assessment, and access to German companies and networks.

We help you understand both pathways and decide what fits your goals.

Your initial evaluation is free.

Option 1 – Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte)
Enter Germany without a job offer and search on-site.

Key Advantages:
• Stay in Germany for up to 12 months
• Search for qualified employment directly in Germany
• Work part-time up to 20 hours per week
• Do trial work (up to 2 weeks per employer)
• Points-based system (education, experience, language, age, connection to Germany)
• Transition to a regular work permit after finding a job

Best for:
IT specialists, engineers, academics, young professionals, and anyone who wants to experience Germany before committing long-term.

Option 2 – Self-Employment & Business Formation Visa (§21 AufenthG)
Build your own business — legally and independently — in Germany.

Key Advantages:
• Full permission to work as self-employed or as a business owner
• Ideal for consultants, IT experts, entrepreneurs, and freelancers
• No employment contract required
• Clear route to long-term residence
• Ability to create a German legal presence (sole proprietorship or company)

Best for:
Entrepreneurs, consultants, IT developers, specialists with their own business model, startup founders.

Which Path Fits Your Goals?

Opportunity Card:
• Enter Germany without a job offer
• Job search on-site
• Part-time work allowed
• Trial work possible
• Best for skilled workers

Self-Employment Visa:
• Full permission for self-employment
• Start and run your business
• No job offer required
• Strong long-term prospects
• Best for entrepreneurs and consultants

trust7 is not a visa agency, but a long-established German consulting firm supporting international professionals and entrepreneurs.
We provide independent orientation and practical guidance based on real experience.

We can help you with:
• Assessing which option fits your profile
• Understanding realistic chances and requirements
• Structuring your professional or business strategy
• Connecting with trustworthy German companies and partners
• Preparing business concepts for self-employment visa cases
• Orientation during your first steps in Germany
• Optional: long-term collaboration with trust7 or partner companies

This service is based on clarity, experience, and personal commitment — not on empty promises.

Personal Agent – Now Also for Entrepreneurs

The trust7 Personal Agent service is highly selective and designed for exceptional talent — including future founders, consultants, and self-employed specialists.

Your Personal Agent can support you with:
• Choosing the right immigration path
• Understanding German market opportunities
• Identifying projects, companies, or potential clients
• Strategic planning for your business setup in Germany
• Personalized guidance tailored to your goals

Call to Action:
Send your CV or business plan to:
ava@trust7.com

Note:
trust7 provides non-legal business orientation and consulting.
Visa decisions are always made by the competent German authorities and representations abroad.

Your initial evaluation is free.

Germany continues to be one of the safest and most attractive countries for international professionals.
Natural disasters are rare and mild compared to the devastating events seen in many parts of the world.
The political system is stable, democratic, and firmly grounded in the rule of law: anyone can appeal, object, or go to court — without fear of repression, discrimination, or state retaliation.
Germany is not involved in wars and remains one of the most peaceful and secure regions internationally.

In a world that is becoming increasingly unstable, Germany offers something truly valuable:
safety, predictability, legal protection, and a secure foundation for building a future.