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GERMANY STUDENT VISA REQUIREMENTS APPLICATION
PROCESS
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Germany is attracting students from all corners
of the world towards its excellent universities.
However, just like any other country, Germany
also has its own requirements when it comes to
deciding who enters the country. Additionally,
depending on where you come from, you may need a
student visa in order to enter Germany and pursue
your qualification.
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Do I Need a Visa to Study in Germany?
Not everyone needs a visa to study in Germany.
Residents of the following countries are entitled
to visa-free travel to Germany for study
purposes
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• EEA/EU citizens
• Australia
• Andorra
• Brazil
• Canada
• El Salvador
• Honduras
• Israel
• Japan
• Monaco
• New Zealand
• San Marino
• Switzerland
• United States
• South Korea
• If your country of residence is not mentioned
  above, then you will need a visa to study in
  Germany. However, do not worry, since we will
  give you the essential pieces of information in
  this article.

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If youre a resident of any of the above-listed
countries, keep in mind that you must register
with the local Residents Registration Office,
within two weeks of your arrival in Germany. In
addition, residents of countries like Andorra,
Brazil, El Salvador, Honduras, Monaco, and San
Marino need a visa if they want to work during
their studies or after they graduate.
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What Type of Visa Do I Need to Study in Germany?
Depending on the purpose of your visit, you need
to apply for the appropriate visa to Germany. If
the purpose of your visit to Germany is
educational and long-term, you are not entitled
to the Short-term/Schengen visa (C Visa).
However, you will have to apply for the Germany
National Visa (D Visa), which is long-term.

• In addition, depending on the circumstances of
  your study programme, you should keep in mind
  that there are three types of German Student
  visas
• Language Course Visa. German Language Courses
  lasting from 3 months to 1 year.
• Student Applicant Visa. If you still havent
  gotten a formal admission letter from the
  university you applied to or you need to enter
  entrance examinations offered by the university.
  It is valid for 3 months with the possibility of
  extending to 6 months.
• Student Visa. This is a long-term visa if you
  have been accepted to a German university. Keep
  in mind to register with the Alien Registration
  Office in the German city youre residing in
  within two weeks of your arrival so you can
  obtain your Residence Permit.

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Which Are the German Student Visa Requirements?

• In order to obtain a German student visa, you
  must meet the following requirements
• Two filled out and signed national visa forms.
• Your valid national passport.
• Two photocopies of your passport.
• Birth certificate.
• Marriage certificate (if married).
• Childs certificate (if you have children).
• Two recently taken biometric portrait
  photographs.
• Photocopies of previous German residence titles.
  (If you have been to Germany before).
• Previous Schengen Visa.
• Previous Resident Permit.

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Which Are the German Student Visa Requirements?

• Blocked Bank Account.
• Letter of commitment.
• Letter of declaration.
• Scholarship certificate.
• University admission letter.
• Letter of admission in foundation/propaedeutic/Ger
  man language course.
• Original certificates of previous education.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Motivational Letter.
• Travel Health Insurance.
• Students aged 29 and younger can benefit from
  free travel health insurance for up to 31 days,
  offered by German Student Insurance, as of March
  5, 2020.
• Students aged 30 and older, Language Students,
  Interns as well as Doctoral Students should take
  EDUCARE24 by DR-WALTER. The health insurance
  product EDUCARE24 is both affordable and
  qualitative, and it is recognized by German
  Embassies and Consulates worldwide.
• Proof you have paid the visa application fee.
• Proof of German language proficiency.
• Proof of English language proficiency.

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How to Apply for the Germany Student Visa?

• Go to the German Embassy or Consulate in your
  country. Locate the German Embassy in your
  country and go there to submit your application.
  You should go there and ask for more information
  on the application process and set up an
  appointment.
• If there is no German Embassy in your country,
  then go to the German Embassy/Consulate in a
  neighbouring country or application centre to
  which the German authorities have outsourced the
  visa applications.
• Review all the required documents. Before you go
  to your appointment, make sure you have all the
  documents ready. You can find specific document
  requirements for your country on the official
  websites of German Embassies.
• Prepare for the visa interview. Make sure you
  prepare for the German student visa interview by
  looking up common interview questions online. In
  addition, you should have the visa application
  fee payment confirmation with you at the time of
  the interview.

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Whats the Processing Time for a German Student
Visa?

• The processing time for a German student visa can
  usually take up to 25 days. However, it also
  depends on the German Embassy as well as the
  country youre applying from. In some instances,
  it may also take up to 6-12 weeks, with the
  longest processing time being 3 months.

When Should I Apply for My German Student Visa?

• You should apply for your German student visa as
  early as possible. However, you should first get
  acquainted with the following rule of the German
  Embassy
• Up until recently, you could submit an
  application as early as 3 months before youre
  set to travel to Germany. As of the first Sunday
  of February 2020, you can submit your application
  6 months in advance of a trip.
• So, with this much time at your disposal, make
  sure you apply as soon as possible since there
  can be no interview slots left and you dont want
  to miss your trip.

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How Much Is the German Student Visa Fee?

• The German student visa fee is 75 and must be
  paid by a bank transfer. Cheques or credit cards
  are not accepted. The money order must be in the
  name of the German Embassy/Consulate in your home
  country and not older than two months.
• Keep in mind, however, that you will not get
  reimbursed if your visa gets rejected.

How to Get My Student Residence Permit in Germany
Once I Arrive?

• Getting your Student Residence Permit is an
  essential step once you arrive in Germany. Make
  sure to go through the following steps carefully
• Register your address in Germany. Register your
  address with the local residents registration
  office closest to your home in Germany.
  Afterwards, youll receive the confirmation of
  registration Meldebescheinigung.
• Set an appointment with the Immigration
  Authorities closest to you. When you go to set an
  appointment, you should acquire an application
  form.
• Bring the necessary documents on the day of the
  interview. The documents you will be needing on
  the day of the interview are

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• Standard required documents for a student
  residence permit. (Including the filled out
  application form and registration confirmation
  letter).
• Proof of admission/enrollment in your study
  programme.
• Original certificates of earlier education.
• Registered address in Germany.
• Proof of Health insurance.
• Proof of financial means (any of the following)
• Blocked bank account
• Letter of Commitment
• Scholarship Award.
• Proof of English/German proficiency (Depending on
  your degree programme).
• Confirmation you have paid the German Residence
  Permit in Germany fee.

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What Am I Allowed to Do With My Temporary Student
Residence Permit?

• As an undergraduate, graduate, or vocational
  degree student, there are a few things you should
  know when it comes to what the student residence
  permit entitles you to do.
• Heres what you are eligible to do with regards
  to your student residence permit
• Extend your student residence permit. German
  authorities usually give students residence
  permits for the duration of their study
  programme. However, if you find it necessary to
  extend it due to your study programme taking
  longer, you should apply for an extension before
  your permit expires. The extension fees are
  usually lower in comparison to when you first
  apply.
• Work during your study programme. You are allowed
  to work full time for 120 days or part-time for
  240 days for the duration of your programme.
  However, you are not allowed to sign long-term
  contracts.
• Stay in Germany after you finish your programme.
  You can apply to extend your permit after you
  finish your programme for up to 18 months. This
  should be done if you want to find a job in
  Germany during that period. If you do find a job,
  you must apply for a German Employment Residence
  Permit.

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