What documents will be required?
Visa applications for language courses must be accompanied by the following documents:
a) finance yourself or
b) nominate one or more persons who will assume the full costs.
You must supply evidence that sufficient funds per months or a sum covering at least one year's study are available (e.g. own funds) equal to the highest German student loan level (BafG).
Adequate financial means implies that the applicant is in the position to secure his/her living expenses for the period of studies in Germany. This means that the applicant has to prove (at the time of application for a student visa) that he/she has a monthly allowance of 580 Euro, for the first twelve months of the studies, at his/her disposal. The following proofs of sufficient financial means are accepted:
(1) If you are financed by a sponsor in your home country, that person must declare his/her willingness to cover all your costs during the standard period of study (proof of a minimum monthly income of ?4,000 (by means of local documents such as tax receipts, bank statements, certificates of employment, pay slips, Commercial Register excerpts).
(2) If you are financed by a sponsor in Germany, that person must submit a binding declaration that he/she is willing to cover all your costs during the standard period of study.
(3) If you receive a scholarship you must produce a letter of confirmation to this effect.
In all cases it must be certain that you will have a monthly sum available to you directly in Germany.
2) For the student visa you will in principle need all documents listed under
1) above, except that -
instead of the school leaving certificate, i.e. A-level certificate, you must enclose the certificate of admission to higher education or a confirmation of application.
N.B.: You may normally only send for your family later to live with you in Germany in exceptional cases, e.g. if you are scholarship holder or on a postgraduate course. In these cases you must be able at least to support yourself and your family, have sufficient accommodation for your family, and already be registered at a German higher education institution.
Please take your time and do not hesitate to contact the Cultural and Consular Sections of your local Embassy for further detailed advice on any questions you may have regarding your planned studies in Germany.
3) For the visa for participation in a language course you will basically need the following documents:
1 day to 3+ weeks; contact nearest Consulate for more information It is strongly recommended to enquire at least 12 weeks in advance at a German consulate about possible visa requirements
What is the cost of a visa?
The cost of a visa or a residency permit is approx. ?100. however, please do check the official site for exact information.
How long is the visa valid for?
The visa is valid for the length of the study period
Other information:
You may be issued with one of three types of visa:
1) student applicant visa (if you do not yet have a certificate of admission to higher education or of confirmation of application).
2) student visa (if you have a certificate of admission to higher education or of confirmation of application).
3) visa for participation in a language course (if you only wish to attend a language course in Germany).
1. During the language course you are normally not allowed to take up employment.
2. If you intend to study in Germany after your course ends, please state this fact in your application, so that you can be issued with a student applicant visa or student visa, provided you fulfil the conditions for issue. These visas entitle the holder to attend language courses and to study in Germany (see above!). If you only apply for the language course visa, you will have to leave Germany at the end of the course. It is not possible to exchange this visa for another form of residence permit in Germany.
3. Examination of your application will normally require approximately 6 - 8 weeks. If the language course is longer than three months, processing of your application will require about 8 - 10 weeks. Therefore please send your application to the Consular Section in good time, i.e. at least eight weeks before you plan to travel!
Should you intend to travel to Germany with your family, please contact the Cultural or Consular Section of your local Embassy.
There is no legal right to a visa, even if all documents are submitted. The ultimate decision rests with the Legal and Consular Sections of the Embassy. You may be asked to supply further documentation.
Visa applications for language courses must be accompanied by the following documents:
- Application forms(2 copies)
- Two recent passport photographs
- Your passport with a validity exceeding three months after your scheduled return Photocopy of passport and previous Schengen visas, if applicable Confirmation of course reservation and payment of fees by the language school in Germany
- Proof of sufficient funding / Formal obligation
- Certification of medical insurance
- A valid passport and 2 passport photographs
- Proof of possession of a school leaving certificate, i.e. A-level certificate, entitling you to study in both Singapore and Germany (or to visit a preparatory course in Germany)
- Proof of previous studies
- Proof that you already possess German-language skills or that you plan to attend an intensive language course (at least 20 hours per week) in Germany
- Proof of sufficient funds to finance your period of study
a) finance yourself or
b) nominate one or more persons who will assume the full costs.
You must supply evidence that sufficient funds per months or a sum covering at least one year's study are available (e.g. own funds) equal to the highest German student loan level (BafG).
Adequate financial means implies that the applicant is in the position to secure his/her living expenses for the period of studies in Germany. This means that the applicant has to prove (at the time of application for a student visa) that he/she has a monthly allowance of 580 Euro, for the first twelve months of the studies, at his/her disposal. The following proofs of sufficient financial means are accepted:
(1) If you are financed by a sponsor in your home country, that person must declare his/her willingness to cover all your costs during the standard period of study (proof of a minimum monthly income of ?4,000 (by means of local documents such as tax receipts, bank statements, certificates of employment, pay slips, Commercial Register excerpts).
(2) If you are financed by a sponsor in Germany, that person must submit a binding declaration that he/she is willing to cover all your costs during the standard period of study.
(3) If you receive a scholarship you must produce a letter of confirmation to this effect.
In all cases it must be certain that you will have a monthly sum available to you directly in Germany.
2) For the student visa you will in principle need all documents listed under
1) above, except that -
instead of the school leaving certificate, i.e. A-level certificate, you must enclose the certificate of admission to higher education or a confirmation of application.
N.B.: You may normally only send for your family later to live with you in Germany in exceptional cases, e.g. if you are scholarship holder or on a postgraduate course. In these cases you must be able at least to support yourself and your family, have sufficient accommodation for your family, and already be registered at a German higher education institution.
Please take your time and do not hesitate to contact the Cultural and Consular Sections of your local Embassy for further detailed advice on any questions you may have regarding your planned studies in Germany.
3) For the visa for participation in a language course you will basically need the following documents:
- A valid passport and 2 passport photographs
- Proof that you have registered for a language course (e.g. certificate of registration, receipt of course fees)
- Proof that you will be covered by health insurance for the duration of your stay in Germany
- Proof that you are able to finance your stay and the course (using your own funds or via third parties).
1 day to 3+ weeks; contact nearest Consulate for more information It is strongly recommended to enquire at least 12 weeks in advance at a German consulate about possible visa requirements
What is the cost of a visa?
The cost of a visa or a residency permit is approx. ?100. however, please do check the official site for exact information.
How long is the visa valid for?
The visa is valid for the length of the study period
Other information:
You may be issued with one of three types of visa:
1) student applicant visa (if you do not yet have a certificate of admission to higher education or of confirmation of application).
2) student visa (if you have a certificate of admission to higher education or of confirmation of application).
3) visa for participation in a language course (if you only wish to attend a language course in Germany).
1. During the language course you are normally not allowed to take up employment.
2. If you intend to study in Germany after your course ends, please state this fact in your application, so that you can be issued with a student applicant visa or student visa, provided you fulfil the conditions for issue. These visas entitle the holder to attend language courses and to study in Germany (see above!). If you only apply for the language course visa, you will have to leave Germany at the end of the course. It is not possible to exchange this visa for another form of residence permit in Germany.
3. Examination of your application will normally require approximately 6 - 8 weeks. If the language course is longer than three months, processing of your application will require about 8 - 10 weeks. Therefore please send your application to the Consular Section in good time, i.e. at least eight weeks before you plan to travel!
Should you intend to travel to Germany with your family, please contact the Cultural or Consular Section of your local Embassy.
There is no legal right to a visa, even if all documents are submitted. The ultimate decision rests with the Legal and Consular Sections of the Embassy. You may be asked to supply further documentation.
