Germany Student Visa Requirements and Application Process

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You have to apply for the appropriate Germany Study Visa based on your purpose of visit and the duration of the study program. Then, you have to fulfill the Germany student visa requirements for a successful application process.

If the purpose of your visit to Germany is for long-term education, you are not eligible for the Short-term C-Visa or Schengen Visa. You have to apply for the long-term D-Visa, the Germany National Visa.

Additionally, based on the conditions of your study program, you have to note that there are 3 categories of Germany Study Visas:

Germany Language Course Visa

This Visa is for language courses in German for a duration of 3 months to 12 months.

Germany Student Applicant Visa

You can apply for Student Applicant Visa if you are yet to receive a formal letter of admission from a University in Germany. This Visa can be applied for to appear for an entrance examination at a University. The validity of the Student Applicant Visa is 3 months which can be extended for 6 months.

Germany Student Visa

If you have been accepted by a University in Germany you can apply for a Student Visa and which is a long-term Visa. You have to remember to enroll with the Office of Alien Registration in the city in Germany you will stay within 14 days of your arrival. This is for obtaining the Residence Permit.

Germany Student Visa Requirements

You have to fulfill the following requirements for receiving the Student Visa:

  • 2 completely filled National Visa forms with signature
  • Authentic Passport
  • 2 photocopies of the Passport
  • Certificate of Birth
  • Certificate of Marriage if married
  • Certificate of Birth of Children if you have
  • 2 latest photographs of biometric portrait
  • Photocopies of past residence titles in Germany if you have visited Germany
  • Past Schengen Visa
  • Past Residence Permit
  • Evidence of monetary resources

You have to fulfill the financial requirements for obtaining the Student Visa. You must have any one of the following based on your circumstances:

  • Blocked Account in Bank: You have to open a blocked account in a bank online. This has to be at a bank accepted by the Consulate or Embassy of Germany.
  • Commitment Letter: You can obtain this from the individual residing in Germany who demonstrates that they will cater to your accommodation or other costs of living
  • Declaration Letter: Your parents can provide this letter demonstrating that they will offer monetary support to you while you stay in Germany
  • Certificate of Scholarship: If you have received a scholarship, the certificate has to show the amount of the scholarship and that you are the recipient of the funds
  • Evidence of admission: It can be any one of the following:
  • Letter of Admission from the University
  • Admission Letter in a German language/ propaedeutic/ foundation course
  • Original certificates of past education
  • Resume /CV
  • Letter of Motivation explaining the reason for choosing the study program and your plans for future
  • Health Insurance for Travel: It must cover the period starting from the date of departure to the enrolment ate at the German university, roughly 3 months
  • Students of age 29 years and lesser can take advantage of the free travel health insurance of a maximum of 31 days provided by the German Student Insurance effective from 5th March 2020
  • Students above 30 years, Interns, Language Students, and Doctoral Students can take Dr. Walter’s Educare24. It is qualitative, affordable, and accepted by Consulates and Embassies of Germany globally
  • Evidence of payment of fees for Visa application
  • Evidence of proficiency in the German Language for mixed language or German programs
  • Evidence of proficiency in the English language for mixed language or English programs

Germany Student Visa Application Process

The application process for Germany Student Visa is as follows:

  • You must visit the Consulate or Embassy of Germany in your nation and request an appointment. If your nation does not have an Embassy of Germany, you can visit the neighboring nation that has the Consulate or Embassy of Germany. You can also visit a VAC – Visa Application Centre that has authorization from German authorities for processing Visa applications.
  • You must ensure to have all the documents ready before appearing for the Visa appointment. The official websites of the Embassies of Germany will have details of nation-specific requirements for documents.
  • In the final stage, you have to prepare for the Visa interview. You must also make payment of the fees for the Visa application and carry the receipt to the interview.

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