1. students from the EU & Switzerland
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As a student from the EU, you can enter Germany without a visa and do not require a residence permit. However, after arriving in Germany you must register with the relevant residents' registration office in your city and prove that you entered and stayed here legally.
2. Students from Non-Eu-Countries ("Third Countries")
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Students from non-EU countries (third countries)
A visa for Germany is always issued for a specific purpose. Students apply for a student visa or a student applicant visa.
Please contact either the German Embassy or the German Consulate General in your country. Do not enter Germany with a tourist visa! You cannot convert it into a residence permit in Germany!
For your visa you will definitely need your passport, your
certificate of admission from Anhalt University of Applied Sciences or your confirmation of application and, most importantly, proof that you can finance your studies. The German Embassy or the German Consulate General will inform you about further requirements.
It often takes several months for your visa to be issued. Please apply for your visa early enough! If you arrive in Germany late, you may miss important appointments and may not be able to enroll. However, you cannot obtain a residence permit for study purposes without enrollment. Your visa is valid for three to 12 months, depending on the embassy's decision. You must have your visa converted into a residence permit for study purposes in Germany. Please do this at least 6-8 weeks before your entry visa expires.
Please note
1. the ancillary provisions of your visa (green slip) - which may restrict your work activities. Self-employed activities (including freelance work) are generally not permitted with a study visa
- An extension of your visa or conversion to a residence permit for study purposes requires that you are able to support yourself. You can prove this with:
2. a blocked account (from October 2024) with the amount of € 11,904.00 and a monthly disposal of € 992.00 as well as annual renewal
- Proof of a declaration of commitment in accordance with
§ 68 Residence Act from a foreigners authority. (Your guarantor must have German citizenship or a settlement permit.)
Proof of a scholarship (pay attention to the duration)
You can find more information about your visa here:
