Visa
A German student visa is required for students from non-EU countries. There are two types of visas: a regular student visa and a language course visa. The visa entitles you to stay in Germany for the duration of your studies. A German student visa is not particularly expensive, but there are a few bureaucratic hurdles to be overcome in order to be issued. A visit to your German consulate may also be required.
The most
important German student visa (visa for study purposes) is a visa for people
who have already been admitted to study.
There is
also a language course visa for people who are admitted to a language course
lasting from three months to a year.
The process
to get a student visa for Germany usually takes about 6 to 12 weeks, in some
cases it can take up to 4 months.
If you are
admitted to a college or university in Germany, you can apply for a student
visa.
After
enrollment, your student applicant visa can be converted into a national visa.
In order to apply for such a visa, you must provide evidence of your
application at a German university.
You must
submit your student visa application approximately four months before the start
of your course. This should allow enough time to make an appointment, complete
the necessary paperwork, attend the interview and wait the 6 to 12 weeks for
your visa to be processed.