Last updated 23 July 2026, 00:00 (UTC+0)
School exchange visa D Germany
Visa overview
Can be issued for attending a school in Germany, either for one term or an entire academic year, or as part of an official student exchange program. If regular school attendance is planned (without an exchange program), the school in Germany must be an international school.
Visa validity period
from 3 months to 1 year
Consular fee
€37 (~$43)
Time frames and cost
Documents
Mandatory
Supporting
Additional
*Foreign official documents must be apostilled and legalized in accordance with the regulations of the country whose consular or diplomatic mission they are being submitted to. Additionally, they must be accompanied by a certified translation into the official language of that country or into English, unless otherwise specified by the mission's requirements.
**Prior to submitting the documents, it is strongly advised to verify the specific procedures and requirements with the relevant mission.
Requirements
Clear purposes of the visit and documents confirming them, in accordance with the visa conditions.
Sufficient means to support oneself and their dependents for the duration of their stay in the country.
The applicant does not pose a threat to public order, internal security, public health or international relations of one or more member states.
Insurance policy for the entire period of stay, meeting the minimum mandatory or recommended requirements for the country.
Valid permanent resident status or proof thereof; all preliminary procedures for visa application have been completed.
Visa Information
English international
Category code
D
Type of visa
National visa
Category
Student visa
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