Are you an artist dreaming of a creative life abroad? Well, consider moving to Berlin, which offers artists the opportunity to live in Germany on a freelance artist visa! Carly, a holistic health coach, DJ, and storyteller, shares her path to getting a freelance visa in Germany as an artist juggling multiple creative pursuits.

If you’re a creative who doesn’t qualify for a traditional work visa or a digital nomad visa, then this visa might be for you!

Carly breaks down the process and requirements for obtaining a freelance visa in Berlin, including language requirements, resources to support you, and steps to German citizenship. She also talks about her unexpected loneliness, culture shock, and living costs in this vibrant city. 

If you’re considering moving to Berlin to continue your artistic career, Carly’s honest advice will give you essential information to get you started on the path to residency.

In this episode:

• The process for obtaining a freelance artist visa

• Unexpected challenges of culture shock as an American living in Germany

• How Carly pursues multiple creative careers

• Language learning visa as an alternative to the freelancer visa

About Carly

Carly is a multi-disciplined artist, coach, and creator devoted to inspiring greater freedom, connection, and vitality in every area of life. Through her work as a holistic health coach, DJ, and storyteller, she empowers others to nourish their bodies, express their creativity, and live with authenticity and joy. Guided by the belief that true well-being arises from the harmony of mind, body, and spirit, Carly weaves together wellness, music, and community-building as pathways to deeper connection—with ourselves and with each other.

Find Carly on Instagram

@‌CarlyPFeldman

@‌karli.musik

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Season 5 of the She Hit Refresh podcast is sponsored by International Living.