Resident Permit / Visa
Citizens of the European Union, Australia, Canada, Honduras, Israel, Japan, Monaco, New Zealand, San Marino, Switzerland, and the United States are not required to obtain a visa in order to study. To obtain education in Germany, all other nationals (for rules and conditions, contact the nearest German Embassy) need one of the following Visas issued in their home country or by the nearest German mission.
Language course visa
It is only valid for the length of the language course. It is not possible to change this visa to a student visa.
Study applicant Visa
This visa is valid for three months. This visa must be converted into a Resident Permit for study purposes at the Local Foreigners Office after enrolling at the University.
Resident Permit
A Resident Permit for Study Purposes is typically granted upon registration and admission to a university for a period of one year, with the possibility of extension dependent on evidence of financial support for the term of study.
Steps to apply for a Visa
A passport that is valid
– Photographs with biometric data
– A letter of acceptance to a German university
– Demonstration of previous academic achievement
– Evidence of financial support for the length of the program
– A certificate of physical education
– Other documentation can be needed on a case-by-case and country-by-country basis.
– The German Embassy in your area will provide you with a checklist or specific information about the Visa application process. The Visa application must be sent to the German Embassy or Consulate in your region, and the process can take up to 6 weeks. As a result, submit as soon as possible.
Housing
The cost of lodging accounts for a significant portion of the total expenditure. According to statistics, Germans spend 1/3 of their income on housing. It is strongly advised that you stay in one of the student hostels. At least during the first few days, private lodging should be the absolute last choice.
Rental services in University hostels range from 150 to 250 euros depending on the area, venue, and size of the space. To learn more, contact the Studentenwerk. In general, hostels offer a private room with a shared kitchen (complete with several electric stoves, refrigerator, freezer, electric oven, cupboards, dining table with chairs, and so on), bath, and toilet. At least one television is provided in each bed.
- A cot with a mattress
- A huge closet,
- A closet
- A study table with a lamp and a chair is given.
- Electrical plugs,
- Heaters for rooms,
- Several large windows &
- To gain access to the hostel building/room, you will need your own personal keys.
- Depending on the services offered, an internet/telephone connection may or may not be available.
Advantages with hostels
- Close to University
- Rules are not complex to follow
Disadvantages with Private accommodation
- The rent for a furnished apartment is very high.
- Setting up all furniture, such as for the kitchen, in an unfurnished apartment is a challenging job. When you intend to relocate or move out, you must think about how you can dispose of your furniture.
- Rent would be strong for a limited period of time.
- There are several written and unwritten laws to obey.
- It’s difficult to find and persuade the owner to rent it to you.
Incoming foreign students can be supported in finding private housing by some universities. It depends and differs on a case-by-case basis in such situations, and the same drawback could turn out to be an advantage.
