Residence permit under Section 16b of the Residence Act for third-country nationals who wish to study in Germany.
Damit wir Apply for a student visa mit dem zuständigen Ausländerbehörde in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.
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Sie werden zur geführten Suche weitergeleitet – mit Kontaktdaten, Termin und nächsten Schritten für Apply for a student visa.
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Documents you need
Certificate of Enrollment · Proof of a blocked account
Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
How to do it
In person or by post at the office
Costs
11.200 €/Jahr
Provide proof of admission to the university
Certificate of Enrollment or Letter of Admission.
Proof of sufficient means of support
Blocked account with a current balance of approximately €11,200 per year.
Application to the Immigration Office
In person, with a biometric photo and proof of health insurance.
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Who is eligible?
Students from non-EU countries who have been admitted to a German university.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 2 months
Success rate
approx. 88.0 % (estimate)
File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.
11,200 € per year.
Typically about 60 business days—depending on the agency and its workload.