Student Visa and Residency Permit Requirements:
In order to study in Germany, you will be required to apply and acquire,
- A student visa- before departing for Germany
- A residency permit- register after arriving in Germany
To apply for a student visa there are certain requirements to be fulfilled and criteria that need to be met, depending on the local German Embassy/Consulate in your country of residence.
Some basic documents and requirements for the visa application are:
- A valid passport
- 2 Passport-size photographs
- Completed Application for German National Visa (D Visa)
- Statement of Purpose
- Letter of Acceptance from designated university
- Attested academic transcripts
- Attested work experience documents, if applicable
- 2 Letters of recommendation from employer, if applicable
- Certified English Proficiency Test scores (TOEFL/IELTS/PTE/DUOLINGO) for English courses
- Certified German Proficiency Test scores (TestDaf, DSH) for German Courses
- Scores for GRE/ GMAT, if required
- Proof of financial welfare
- Proof of health insurance
- Declaration to Authentify submitted documents