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Visa needed?
All persons who wish to study at a high school, college or university in
Germany are required to obtain a residence permit.
Where to apply?
Citizens of the United States of America, Australia, Canada, Israel, Japan,
New Zealand, Switzerland, as well as EU citizens may apply for their residence
permit after entering Germany without a visa.
Citizens of other countries are required to apply and obtain a residence permit
prior to entry. Due to local particularities handling and processing may
vary slightly among the German missions involved.
How to apply?
Except for rare instances, you have to submit your application in person.
Upon submission of all required documents the application will be forwarded to
the Aliens' Office (Ausländeramt) competent for your intended place of
residence in Germany. Student visa applications take about 25 days to be
processed. After the application has been approved by the Aliens' Office the
Consulate will issue a residence permit in the form of a visa. The Aliens'
Office requires all residence permit holders to register upon their first
arrival. A final residence permit for the duration of your studies will be
granted in Germany after arrival..
Required Documents
- two
fully completed application forms and required
declaration in duplicate
- two passport photographs (strict requirements)
- valid national passport and one copy
- additional for non-US citizens: original of valid US alien registration
card or valid US resident visa (type A, E, F, G, H, I, J, L, O, R) and one copy
- letter of acceptance of a German university/language school/college and one
copy
- evidence that you have sufficient funds to support yourself while living in
Germany and one copy
Please note: In individual cases, you may be required to provide additional
documents
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