2.2 Visa and residence permit

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International students need a '''National Visa''' for study purposes. This type of visa is issued when a longer stay (more than three months) is intended or if gainful employment is to be taken up.
 
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<loop_title>How long is the validity of a National Visa?</loop_title>
It can only be issued for a validity period from '''three months to one year or for a longer period''' in exceptional cases. The validity period depends on the intended purpose and length of stay.
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It primarily authorises a stay in Germany. The holders of a national visa, however, can move freely in the sovereign territory of all [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schengen_Agreement Schengen States], for a maximum of three months within a period of six months since the date of initial entry into the country. A '''national visa therefore also includes a Schengen visa''' at the same time.
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It can generally be requested only '''from the German diplomatic mission''' in the official district of which the foreign national maintains his/her usual place of residence.
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== Visa for Non-EU Nationals ==
 
All non-EU nationals require student visa to study at TH Lübeck. Please apply for your visa '''in time (at least 8 weeks before your departure)''' at the German Embassy or Consulate located closest to your last place of residence.
 
 
=== Which documents do you (usually) need? ===
 
You will need:
* a valid '''passport''',
* a proof of '''health insurance''' (see [[Health insurance|details in this chapter]]) and
* a proof of sufficient '''funds''' (see [[Cost of living and scholarships|details in this chapter]]) .
* '''records''' of previous study and [https://www.daad.de/en/study-and-research-in-germany/plan-your-studies/the-german-language/ language skills]
 
In some cases you need:
* letter of acceptance from your higher education institution
* If applying for a prospective student visa: a recognised higher education [https://www.daad.de/en/study-and-research-in-germany/plan-your-studies/requirements/ entrance qualification]
* a health certificate
 
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Latest revision as of 11:55, 22 February 2021

International students need a National Visa for study purposes. This type of visa is issued when a longer stay (more than three months) is intended or if gainful employment is to be taken up.

It can only be issued for a validity period from three months to one year or for a longer period in exceptional cases. The validity period depends on the intended purpose and length of stay.

It primarily authorises a stay in Germany. The holders of a national visa, however, can move freely in the sovereign territory of all Schengen States, for a maximum of three months within a period of six months since the date of initial entry into the country. A national visa therefore also includes a Schengen visa at the same time.

It can generally be requested only from the German diplomatic mission in the official district of which the foreign national maintains his/her usual place of residence.


Visa for Non-EU Nationals[]

All non-EU nationals require student visa to study at TH Lübeck. Please apply for your visa in time (at least 8 weeks before your departure) at the German Embassy or Consulate located closest to your last place of residence.


Which documents do you (usually) need?[]

You will need:

In some cases you need:

  • letter of acceptance from your higher education institution
  • If applying for a prospective student visa: a recognised higher education entrance qualification
  • a health certificate