Visa for Germany
Procedures, applications and personal support.
National student visa (§ 16b AufenthG)
The German student visa allows you to study at a university or Hochschule in Germany. The procedure usually takes 6 to 12 months of preparation.
University procedure
1
Language level
Reach at least level B1 in German (Goethe or TestDaF).
2
Admission application
Apply via uni-assist or directly to the university.
3
Blocked account (Sperrkonto)
Open a Sperrkonto and deposit at least €11,208.
4
Visa application
Attend your appointment at the German embassy with the complete file.
Student visa documents
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- Valid passport (at least 18 months)Required
- Baccalauréat or English-section equivalent (GCE A-Level), translated and apostilledRequired
- University admission letter (Zulassung)Required
- Blocked account (Sperrkonto) — at least €11,208Required
- International health insurance certificateRequired
- Police clearance certificate (less than 3 months old)Required
- German language certificate (at least B1)Required
- CV in German
- Cover letter in German
- Biometric photos (embassy format)Required
Personal support
A dedicated adviser guides you through your visa application from start to finish.
File review
A complete check of your file before submission to avoid rejection.
Interview preparation
A mock consular interview in real conditions.
Follow-up after submission
We follow up on your application and answer requests for additional documents.