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Life on your terms.

Life on your terms.

Drift helps you handle the legal side so you can live or start a business in Germany faster, with lawyers if needed.

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Award-winning and
backed by leading impact VCs

Award-winning and
backed by leading impact VCs

Access to lawyers is broken

Access to lawyers
is broken

You're on your own out there

You're on your own out there

Ausländerbehörde, BAMF, embassies... each agency has different forms, different timelines, different requirements.

No single source tells you the complete picture. Reddit threads contradict official PDFs. One wrong assumption and you're back at square one.

10+ Hours

The average time spent researching before you even start your application

0%

Of the work still falls on you: gathering documents,
chasing apostilles, booking appointments

0%

Of the work still falls on you: gathering documents,
chasing apostilles, booking appointments

2-0 Months

Of your life on pause. No lease. No bank account. Just waiting.

1 in0

Applicants are rejected on first submission due to documentation errors.

So you try to hire a lawyer

So you try to hire a lawyer

They quote you hourly rates. They speak in §18b and "Aufenthaltstitel" without explanation.

Two weeks later, you're still waiting on that
"quick question" you emailed.

You don’t know when they’ll reply.

You don’t know when they’ll reply.

Your application disappears into the system.
No tracking number. No status updates.

Just months of silence while your job offer, your apartment search, your life are all on hold.

All the risk? On you.

All the risk? On you.

€255 application fee, non-refundable if rejected. Lawyer retainer upfront. Translation fees before you know if they're even needed.

You pay first. You wait. You hope.

So we're fixing it.

So we're fixing it.

Improve Output

Improve Output

10X faster than doing it alone and working with a lawyer directly.
With the best UX.

10X faster than doing it alone and working with a lawyer directly. With the best UX.

Collapse Costs

Collapse Costs

On average, 70% cheaper than working with the law firm directly. Or legacy service providers.

Unlock Access

90% of our customers have never hired a lawyer before. With Drift, you can pay in payment plans and get a reapplication guarantee.

Getting started is easy

Getting started is easy

One platform to start, manage, and complete your case with experts built in.

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You answer a few questions

Drift asks the right questions and figures out what kind of case you have.

You answer a few questions

Drift asks the right questions and figures out what kind of case you have.

You answer a few questions

Drift asks the right questions and figures out what kind of case you have.

You're matched

You can upgrade for a lawyer review, full representation, or support from other specialists.

You're matched

You can upgrade for a lawyer review, full representation, or support from other specialists.

You're matched

You can upgrade for a lawyer review, full representation, or support from other specialists.

Your case is assessed

We help you track documents, deadlines, and next steps. A dedicated expert keeps everything moving.

Your case is assessed

We help you track documents, deadlines, and next steps. A dedicated expert keeps everything moving.

Your case is assessed

We help you track documents, deadlines, and next steps. A dedicated expert keeps everything moving.

Start your case now

Book a free intro call

With you until the end

With you until
the end

Experts handle everything

We coordinate it all. You just upload and approve.

We don't guess. We track.

Every deadline, every document, every government response

Your data is safe

GDPR-compliant. European servers. Your passport and documents never leave the EU.

Experts handle everything

We coordinate it all. You just upload and approve.

We don't guess. We track.

Every deadline, every document, every government response

Your data is safe

GDPR-compliant. European servers. Your passport and documents never leave the EU.

Experts handle everything

We coordinate it all. You just upload and approve.

We don't guess. We track.

Every deadline, every document, every government response

Your data is safe

GDPR-compliant. European servers. Your passport and documents never leave the EU.

By the people, for the people.

Inspired, Created and Driven by people like you

We’re driven by the people we serve: Immigrants, families, and founders whose journeys define the solutions we deliver.

"…I am so happy you are working to solve this …"

German bureaucracy is such a big issue here. I am so happy you are working to solve this problem; there is a lot of scope for improvement. I will sign up for sure. Wishing you lots of success. I hope this post reaches other immigrants as well

Posted on

"Great first discussion"

Great first discussion, the team took their time to listen and understand what we wanted. Well done!

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"This is amazing! Excellent work…"

This is amazing! Excellent work, especially in the times we are living in. I am an immigrant myself, which would be helpful before. Congratulations again!

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"An outstanding experience"

My naturalization process had been stuck for months, but they were able to unblock it. Even if they hadn’t reached the final goal, the progress made was already an achievement because I hadn’t heard anything back from the LEA since the very beginning.

Drift asked me to submit my documents at the end of October, and just two months later after a little back and forth with the LEA, I received my citizenship appointment on December 23rd. The team is super responsive, professional, and clearly very competent. I couldn’t recommend them more. Getting the process completed in less than two months was totally worth it.

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"Helpful, Patient, Prompt and Informative…"

The Drift Team was extremely helpful and provided great advice from the intro call and right through till the process was successfully completed.


Nouran, the head of immigration, was patient and prompt with all the information we asked and the follow ups with the LEA.


I would highly recommend reaching out to them if you face roadblocks in your immigration process.

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"An outstanding experience"

My naturalization process had been stuck for months, but they were able to unblock it. Even if they hadn’t reached the final goal, the progress made was already an achievement because I hadn’t heard anything back from the LEA since the very beginning.

Drift asked me to submit my documents at the end of October, and just two months later after a little back and forth with the LEA, I received my citizenship appointment on December 23rd. The team is super responsive, professional, and clearly very competent. I couldn’t recommend them more. Getting the process completed in less than two months was totally worth it.

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"…No one should have to go through immigration feeling lost, frustrated, or alone…"

This hits home. I applied for German citizenship in 2022, finally got it in 2023—and even with all the privilege of stability and resources, the process was brutal.


So much waiting, so much paperwork, and so many moments of 'Did I mess this up?' I love what you're building with Drift. No one should have to go through immigration feeling lost, frustrated, or alone. Making the process accessible? That's a game- changer. Cheering you on!

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"…I am so happy you are working to solve this …"

German bureaucracy is such a big issue here. I am so happy you are working to solve this problem; there is a lot of scope for improvement. I will sign up for sure. Wishing you lots of success. I hope this post reaches other immigrants as well

Posted on

"Helpful, Patient, Prompt and Informative…"

The Drift Team was extremely helpful and provided great advice from the intro call and right through till the process was successfully completed.


Nouran, the head of immigration, was patient and prompt with all the information we asked and the follow ups with the LEA.


I would highly recommend reaching out to them if you face roadblocks in your immigration process.

Posted on

"Great first discussion"

Great first discussion, the team took their time to listen and understand what we wanted. Well done!

Posted on

"An outstanding experience"

My naturalization process had been stuck for months, but they were able to unblock it. Even if they hadn’t reached the final goal, the progress made was already an achievement because I hadn’t heard anything back from the LEA since the very beginning.

Drift asked me to submit my documents at the end of October, and just two months later after a little back and forth with the LEA, I received my citizenship appointment on December 23rd. The team is super responsive, professional, and clearly very competent. I couldn’t recommend them more. Getting the process completed in less than two months was totally worth it.

Posted on

"This is amazing! Excellent work…"

This is amazing! Excellent work, especially in the times we are living in. I am an immigrant myself, which would be helpful before. Congratulations again!

Posted on

"…No one should have to go through immigration feeling lost, frustrated, or alone…"

This hits home. I applied for German citizenship in 2022, finally got it in 2023—and even with all the privilege of stability and resources, the process was brutal.


So much waiting, so much paperwork, and so many moments of 'Did I mess this up?' I love what you're building with Drift. No one should have to go through immigration feeling lost, frustrated, or alone. Making the process accessible? That's a game- changer. Cheering you on!

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"An outstanding experience"

My naturalization process had been stuck for months, but they were able to unblock it. Even if they hadn’t reached the final goal, the progress made was already an achievement because I hadn’t heard anything back from the LEA since the very beginning.

Drift asked me to submit my documents at the end of October, and just two months later after a little back and forth with the LEA, I received my citizenship appointment on December 23rd. The team is super responsive, professional, and clearly very competent. I couldn’t recommend them more. Getting the process completed in less than two months was totally worth it.

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Drift is different.

Drift is different.

Immigration, contracts, company setup, whatever it is, you can try doing it solo… or do it the smarter way.

Without Drift

Doing it alone feels cheaper at first, but fixing mistakes later costs more.

€300+/hour fees,
unpredictable bills

40h spent on admin + research

No transparency: hard to track progress

With Drift

Clear plan, instant quote,
legal expertise, all in one place.

Starts just €199 one time, pay in monthly installment plans

AI tools that make boring paperwork way easier

Handled end-to-end,
fully online

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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know Drift is legitimate?

We support core Germany immigration paths: EU Blue Card, Job Seeker Visa, Freelance Visa, Family Reunion, Permanent Residence, Citizenship, and appeals. If your case is about immigration law, Drift can guide you.

Why should I use Drift instead of going directly to a lawyer?

What makes Drift different from immigration agencies?

Do you actually work with the Ausländerbehörde?

How do I know Drift is legitimate?

We support core Germany immigration paths: EU Blue Card, Job Seeker Visa, Freelance Visa, Family Reunion, Permanent Residence, Citizenship, and appeals. If your case is about immigration law, Drift can guide you.

Why should I use Drift instead of going directly to a lawyer?

What makes Drift different from immigration agencies?

Do you actually work with the Ausländerbehörde?

How do I know Drift is legitimate?

We support core Germany immigration paths: EU Blue Card, Job Seeker Visa, Freelance Visa, Family Reunion, Permanent Residence, Citizenship, and appeals. If your case is about immigration law, Drift can guide you.

Why should I use Drift instead of going directly to a lawyer?

What makes Drift different from immigration agencies?

Do you actually work with the Ausländerbehörde?