→Student VisaStudent Visa (Studentenvisum)
Study at a German university or preparatory course (Studienkolleg)
Duration: Up to 1 year (extendable for full course)Fee: €75Processing: 4–12 weeks
Requirements & Documents
- 1University admission letter (Zulassungsbescheid) or conditional offer
- 2Proof of financial resources: €11,904/year (2025) in a blocked account (Sperrkonto)
- 3Valid passport
- 4Health insurance (German statutory or equivalent expat insurance)
- 5Academic transcripts and certificates (HEC + IBCC verified)
- 6Language proficiency (German B2/C1 for German-taught, IELTS 6.0+ for English-taught)
- 7Motivation letter
- 8CV with academic background
Important Notes
Students can work 140 full days or 280 half days per year. 18-month job-seeking period after graduation. Many programs are tuition-free.
Visa Summary
CountryGermany
Visa TypeStudent Visa (Studentenvisum)
CategoryStudent
DurationUp to 1 year (extendable for full course)
Fee€75
Processing4–12 weeks