Is it possible for me to rent an apartment in Germany for two months? I was thinking that there is going to be some kind of regulation since I am a foreigner. And my friend who is accompanying me is a green card holder. Is he gonna have any problem?? Thank you so much in advance!!!
Posted by
Sacramento, California U.S.A.
10595 posts
I've rented apartments in France, Italy and Spain with no issues. Never for 2 months, but I don't think a landlord will care about much of anything besides being paid the agreed upon rent. Why do you think it will be a problem?
Posted by
OP
Farmington Hills
3 posts
Oh because I am a Korean who got American citizenship few years ago. Before getting American citizenship, I had had some problems with renting and stuff in America. So there is no law against Americans renting rooms in Europe? That's a relief. Thanks a lot!
Posted by
Los Angeles, California
1986 posts
Your Green card holder friend will have to comply with EU/German rules for Visas (Schengen maybe) based upon the rules applicable to their (non-USA) passport. They do not qualify for the exemption granted to USA citizens. You need to check that ASAP
Posted by
Berlin, Germany
337 posts
There are no laws or regulations restricting the ability of foreigners to rent property in Germany. But I would like to echo Brians point: the green card of your friend is irrelevant for the visa process. The rules for entry (for example the need for a visa) rests entirely on her or his citizenship.
Posted by
dc, dc, USA
10 posts
I am an American citizen and am renting an apartment in Germany for last 8 months. I had come on a short term assignment which prolonged...I had no trouble.
Posted by
OP
Farmington Hills
3 posts
Thanks a lot guys. I really appreciate this friendly community. Now, I am not worried about me. But now I am worried about my friend. So I asked United German Missions in the United States website. They haven't gotten back to me yet. But I did some research and the website said: "Entry clearance requirements are dependent on the citizenship of the applicant. Citizens of many countries do not need a visa to visit Germany for stays up to 90 days. Please check our country list if you are not sure whether you need a visa." So does it mean my friend can rent an apartment with me as long as she leaves the country within 90 days? And, also, Kinni, did you have to show any kind of document to your landlord? Thanks a lot!
Posted by
Northamptonshire, England
33781 posts
We don't know about your friend but you, unless you have a different visa are covered by Schengen which means you, too need to leave after you have stayed there of any 90 days in any 180 day period. But you said, "two months". Do you intend to stay longer?
Posted by
Los Angeles, California
1986 posts
Check the Schengen rules on the web. Dont assume anything. As I mentioned above, you must find the rules applicable to your friend's citizenship. If he/she needs a Schengen visa they are issued for a specific limited period (as many or few days as they decide). the rules are strict and require a lot of documents- including proof of economic substance, return air ticket AND proof that he/she has hotels (or a tour ) booked for every night they intend to be in EU. These forms and regulations are available on the web. If he/she does not have the appropriate visa they will be denied entry into Germany/EU.