When applying for a German student visa, you must submit the following documents at the German Embassy or Consulate:
1. Proof of enrollment in a German University or study institution
- The university admission letter
Substitute documents for the university admission letter are considered:
- An official university document confirming student’s pre-registration status of a study place
- An official university document confirming student’s applicant status
- An official university document confirming the candidate’s status for his/her personal presence in preparatory (pre-study) course, as there are good chances for the candidate to be admitted to study. Same applies also for language and short preparatory courses.
2. University entrance qualification
3. Proof of German language or, proof of English language proficiency – depending on the
chosen study program of the applicant, or, proof of being registered to get language or short preparatory courses in Germany
4. Proof of health insurance coverage
In order to apply for a student visa in Germany you need to prove you have a health
insurance covered for at least three months of your stay in Germany,
Mawista is among the biggest companies offering health insurances for international students. The registration and application process online is very easy.
5. Proof of the ability to cover living expenses in Germany
- Statements of incomes and assets of parents or German citizen guarantors,
- Declaration of German citizen guarantor/sponsor “verpflichtungserklärung” to the foreigners authority, committing to cover living costs of the applicant
- A blocked account “sperrkonto” in Germany having the name of the applicant, showing a minimum money amount of 7908 euros, with the possibility to dispose a monthly amount of 659 euros
- An annually renewable bank guarantee from a bank in Germany in the amount of 7908 Euros
Scholarship awarding certificate from a recognized granting organization in Germany
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6. Proof of updated educational achievements (all translated and authenticated certificates)
Typical questions for a student visa interview:
- Why you chose Germany instead of your own country to do your studies?
- Who will finance you during your studies?
- Are you coming back once your studies are finished?
- What is your motivation to study in Germany?
- What was your last job (if any) and the salary?
