Germany Freelance (Freiberufler) Visa — no dedicated nomad visa: Renewal

The initial permit is commonly issued for up to 3 years, renewable by demonstrating continued freelance activity and income against your actual prior-year tax returns — informally, immigration offices tend to look for roughly €18,000-24,000/year net for a single applicant, though there's no hard statutory minimum. After 5 years of self-sustaining freelance activity (plus other requirements — pension contributions, B1 German proficiency), permanent residency becomes available.