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🇩🇪 Germany

Student Visa

Visa for full-time study at German universities and colleges. Requires university admission letter and blocked account with €11,904 (€992/month) for 2026. Germany offers tuition-free or low-cost education at public universities (€0-500/semester). Students can work 120 full days or 240 half days annually. After graduation, 18-month residence permit for job search with unrestricted work rights. Popular pathway to German work visa and permanent residence. Health insurance mandatory (€110-120/month for students under 30).

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Processing Time

6-12 weeks

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Cost

€75 visa fee + €50-150 blocked account setup

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Duration

Length of studies + 18 months job search

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Work Rights

120 full days or 240 half days per year, unlimited after graduation (18-month permit)

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Renewability

Renewable throughout studies

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Path to Permanent Residence

No

Requirements

  • 1University admission letter (Zulassungsbescheid)
  • 2Blocked account: €11,904 for first year (€992/month)
  • 3Health insurance coverage
  • 4German language proficiency (varies by program - usually B2/C1)
  • 5Previous education credentials

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