Last updated 2026-05-12
Student visa to Germany
Study visa, Studienkolleg
Travel purpose:
Long stay
, study
, work
, residence permit
Visa overview
Designed for foreign students who intend to spend part of their academic program or improve their professional skills in Germany. The long-term stay may be dedicated to postgraduate programs, single courses, training, or school exchanges. This visa permits the holder to obtain a residence permit shortly after entering Germany.
Visa validity period
from 3 months to 1 year
Consular fee
€37 (~$44) - €75 (~$88)
Select the purpose of your visit
The selected purpose of the visit determines the visa's cost, processing times, and the list of required supporting documents. The purpose of the visit is often specified in the application form alongside the visa type or category and may also be indicated directly on the visa itself.
Pre-university training and higher education visa
Eligible individuals
Student
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
from 3 months to 1 year
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€37 (~$44) - €75 (~$88)
Vocational training visa
Eligible individuals
Student
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
from 3 months to 1 year
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€37 (~$44) - €75 (~$88)
Language course visa (more than 180 days)
Eligible individuals
Student, employee, entrepreneur, retired
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
from 3 months to 1 year
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€37 (~$44) - €75 (~$88)
School exchange visa
Eligible individuals
Pupil, student
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
from 3 months to 1 year
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€37 (~$44)