Visa requirements for international candidates to study in Germany
Germany’s excellent universities attract thousands of students from different parts of the world. In this article, we will guide you through the requirements as well as the processing time for German student visa approval. Below are mentioned some of the documents you need to present if you’re an international candidate hoping to get enrolled in a German university.
• Two duly signed and filled out national visa forms;
• Birth and marriage certificate (if married).
• Your valid national passport and two photocopies of it;
• Two biometric portrait photographs were recently taken;
• Children’s certificate (if you have children);
• Previous German residence titles’ photocopies (for individuals who have been to Germany earlier);
• Previous Resident Permit or Schengen Visa;
• Proof of Financial resources (any one of the following):
o Blocked Bank Account, can be opened through online mode that is accepted by German Consulates and Embassies throughout the world;
o Letter of commitment, provided by a citizen living in Germany (showcasing allowances that can cover your accommodation or other living expenditure);
o Letter of the declaration provided by your parents demonstrating that you will be with financial support provided to you during your stay in Germany;
o Scholarship certificate, if you have been granted a scholarship award (the documentmust portray the type of scholarship you have received and details of thefinancial coverage).
• Proof of Admission (any one of the following):
o Admission letter from the university;
o Letter of admission in propaedeutic or German language or foundation course.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV);
• Original certificates of previous education;
• Statement of Purpose or motivation letter, explainingthe reasons that made you choose this degree programme and its impact on your goals;
• Travel and Health Insurance, covering approximately 3 months period from the departure from your home country to the date of enrolment at the German college.
o Students aged 29 and younger can apply for free health and travel insurance for 31 days;
o Students aged 30 and older or those studying language, interns as well as Doctoral candidates should apply for both qualitative and affordable insurance.
• Proof of the visa application fee payment;
• Proof of German language proficiency (candidates enrolledfor German or mixed-language courses);
• Proof of English language proficiency (candidates enrolled for English or mixed-language courses).
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