Published: 30.10.2025
The source reports that obtaining a German residence permit became more difficult for Russian citizens from 2025 because of tighter financial controls and scrutiny of documents from Russia. For entrepreneur residence permits, the business plan, capital, economic viability and source of funds through EU banks are subject to additional checks.
According to the source, the main practical change is not the closure of relocation routes but more detailed scrutiny of Russian applicants’ finances and documents. This may require stronger evidence of income, capital and source of funds, particularly for entrepreneurs and freelancers. Russian citizens applying on business-related grounds are affected most directly, as are applicants whose documents or funds are connected to Russian sources. They should factor this into preparation before filing, since the evidence requirements can affect the completeness of the application and the process timeline.
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