Applying for a residence permit for the purpose of studying
Service description
You can obtain a residence permit for the purpose of studying if you wish to study in Germany and have been admitted to a state-recognised university or a comparable educational institution in Germany. The course must be a full-time programme.
The purpose of the study visit also includes preparatory activities for the course. These are
- attending a preparatory language course, where the applicant has already been admitted to a degree programme and admission is conditional upon attending a preparatory course, and
- enrolment at a preparatory college or a comparable institution, provided that a place is guaranteed.
A residence permit for the purpose of studying is valid for a limited period.
With your residence permit for the purpose of studying, you are permitted to work for up to 140 days a year or take on part-time student work. If you are undertaking preparatory courses in your first year, you are not permitted to work, except during the holiday period.
Who should I contact?
The immigration authority responsible for the applicant’s place of residence.
What fees are incurred?
Fee: €100.00Advance payment: NoUnder certain conditions, you will receive a fee reduction or fee exemption.Fee: €50.00Advance payment: Nohttps://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/aufenthv/__50.htmlThis fee applies if you are a minor.What deadlines do I have to observe?
You should apply for a residence permit no later than 8 weeks before your current visa or residence permit expires.
Application deadline: 8 weeks
The residence permit is issued for at least one year and, as a rule, for a maximum of two years. If the course of study lasts for less than two years, the permit is issued for the duration of the course. If the person is taking part in a European Union or multilateral programme involving mobility schemes (for example, the European Union’s ERASMUS+ programme) or if an agreement between two or more higher education institutions applies to the person from abroad, the residence permit is granted for at least two years or for the duration of the course of study if the course lasts for less than two years.
Validity period: 1–2 years
Objection period: 1 month
Legal basis
Legal remedy
- Appeal against the decision of the immigration authority within one month of notification
- Action before the court named in the notice of objection if the objection is not upheld
What else should I know?
The proceedings are usually conducted in German. If your knowledge of German is insufficient, you may seek the assistance of a translator.
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