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Stay for the purpose of study preparation

Issuance of a residence permit for the purpose of preparing for studies (language course, preparatory college, introductory course) for a maximum of 2 years. If you need a residence permit to prepare for your studies and you have not yet applied for an...

Issuance of a residence permit for the purpose of preparing for studies (language course, preparatory college, introductory course) for a maximum of 2 years.

If you need a residence permit to prepare for your studies and you have not yet applied for an entry visa, please contact the German diplomatic mission in your home country and apply for a study visit there.

A visit visa does not lead to the granting of a residence permit for study preparation.

If the foreigner has already entered the federal territory with the correct visa or no visa was required for entry to prepare for studies, then it is necessary to report to the office responsible for foreigner affairs for the place of residence within the permitted visa period/visa-free period.

Important notes

Prerequisites

University entrance qualification (HZB) - this is either a German Abitur certificate or an international secondary school leaving certificate.

Documents required

  • valid passport
  • 1 current biometric passport photo 35mm x 45mm, front view, light background
  • Proof of livelihood security
  • Blocked account with a German bank with EUR 8,820 per year / submission of a declaration of commitment by a third party on an official form / bank guarantee with a German bank
  • Health insurance (insurance card)
  • Contract with a language school or admission to the preparatory college

Procedure & Fees

Fees

Depending on the period of validity. Up to one year 100 EUR, over one year 110 EUR. Extension up to 3 months 96 EUR. Extension of more than 3 months EUR 93.

Legal notes

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