Important Information

Who can enter Germany without an entry visa and or only has a limited residence permit, must re-apply for this within the period of residence in Germany at the responsible immigration authority in your German place of residence and obtain it.

Do I need a visa?

As a rule, you generally need a visa to enter the Federal Republic of Germany.

Citizens of EU countries and other countries for which the European Community has lifted the visa requirement for short-term stays of up to 90 days within a period of 180 days are generally excluded.

You can check whether you need a visa here via the official link of the Federal Foreign Office Federal Republic of Germany:

Check the visa requirement here page: // https:

Where do I apply for the visa?

The embassies and consulates general (diplomatic missions) of the Federal Republic of Germany are responsible for issuing visas.

The local authority for processing the visa application is the immigration office in whose district you have your habitual residence or place of residence.

Which Visa Do I Need?

If your course of study lasts up to 3 months, you need a Schengen visa!

Should your course of study last longer than 3 months, you need a national German visa!

Important: You can also enter Germany with a Schengen visa, but you must extend your stay by applying for and receiving from your local authority for foreigners a German residence permit for your residential address during your course of study. You should do this while your entry visa is still valid. Also, the procedures of German embassies vary from country to country, so you shoud consult the official website of the German diplomatic representation in your own country!

What do I need for a visa?

For the visa application you should provide the following:

• Copy of your valid passport

(The passport must not be older than 10 years and must still be valid for at least 1 year.)

• 3 passport photos according to biometric specifications
• Your motivation in writing
• Letter of admission as a doctoral candidate
• Proof of education
• Proof of sufficient financial resources

It can be:

Proof of scholarship

Employment contract from the German university or organization

Declaration of commitment by a relative, company, acquaintance living in Germany who will cover the cost of living for you here in Germany

A blocked account for €10236 per year or at least €853 per month of your stay is deposited. This can be our partner Finita Bank.

Information on the blocked account

• Travel health insurance for your entire stay

Information on health insurance

• Visa application 2nd subject

In most cases, a national long-stay visa will be applied for

A gift visa for short-term stays of up to 90 days

Important: When choosing a gift visa and planning long-term stays in Germany, please consider that you must have extended your visa before the 90 days have expired.# Important Information

Who can enter Germany without an entry visa and or only has a limited residence permit, must re-apply for this within the period of residence in Germany at the responsible immigration authority in your German place of residence and obtain it.