Digital Nomad Visas for Germans

No. As a German citizen, you have the right to live and work anywhere in the EU/EEA and Switzerland without a visa. You simply need to register your residence if you stay longer than 3 months. However, for non-EU countries like the UK, Albania, or Montenegro, specific rules apply.

Popular options include Cyprus (Non-Dom status), Malta (remittance basis), and Portugal (NHR regime, though rules are tightening). Outside Europe, the UAE (Dubai), Thailand (new DTV visa with tax exemption on foreign income), and Panama are top choices for tax optimization.

Generally, statutory German health insurance only covers emergency treatment in the EU/EEA (EHIC). For long-term remote work, especially outside the EU, you absolutely need specialized international health insurance (Auslandskrankenversicherung) that covers working stays, not just tourism.

Yes, but if you give up your apartment (Abmeldung), you generally lose your tax residency in Germany (which can be a benefit). However, maintaining a registered address without living there is illegal. Consult a tax advisor (Steuerberater) before deregistering.