First four years tourist visa with extensions. Then a KITAS (limited stay permit). You can setup a company here which entitles you to a KITAS. It's not as har

First four years tourist visa with extensions. Then a KITAS (limited stay permit). You can setup a company here which entitles you to a KITAS. It's not as hard as it sounds, and much easier than a foreigner staying in the USA, however it will vary a little depending on your country of citizenship.