2.2 Visa and residence permit

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'''2.2 VISA'''
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.


International students need a National Visa for study purposes. This type of visa:
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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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<loop_title>Where can I get my National Visa?</loop_title>
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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• is issued when a longer stay (more than three months) is intended or if gainful employment is to be taken up;


* 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.
== Visa for Non-EU Nationals ==


• 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;
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.




• 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.
=== 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]


'''2.2.1 Visa for Non-EU Nationals'''
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


Pre-Arrival: 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/Consulate located closest to your last place of residence.
<loop_area type="websource">You can find [https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/einreiseundaufenthalt/-/215870 further information on the web].</loop_area>


Usually required documents include:


'''a. Valid passport
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b. Proof of health [https://www.daad.de/en/study-and-research-in-germany/plan-your-studies/health-insurance/ insurance]'''
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• Sufficient health insurance coverage must include the following services:
 
• medical and dental treatment,
 
• supply of pharmaceuticals, wound dressings, therapeutic and aid products,
 
• hospital treatment,
 
• medical services for rehabilitation,
 
• services during pregnancy and birth.
 
 
Anyone who has health insurance from a statutory health insurer has sufficient health insurance coverage in any case (Sec. 2 (3) sent. 3 Residence Ordinance).
 
 
'''c. Proof of sufficient funds[https://www.daad.de/en/study-and-research-in-germany/plan-your-studies/costs-of-education-and-living/ ]''' 
 
• Proof of sufficient funds can be provided (cf. Sec. 16.0.8.1/16.0.8.2 of the General Administrative Terms on the Residence Ordinance) by:
 
• demonstration of the income and asset situation of the parents or 
 
• a formal declaration to the Aliens’ Authority or diplomatic mission stating that the living expenses will be assumed for the foreign student or
 
• payment of a security deposit to a frozen account in Germany or
 
• deposit of a bank guarantee from a financial institution in the federal territory, which must be renewed each year, or
 
• scholarships financed from German public funds or scholarships from a sponsorship organisation accredited in Germany or scholarships from public funds of the country of origin if the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Deutsche Akademische Austauschdienst DAAD  or another German organisation funding the scholarship has made the referral to the German university.
 
Please beware that not all options for providing proof of sufficient funds will be accepted in all cases. Often, the authorities insist on opening a frozen account and on the payment of the corresponding security deposit.
 
 
'''d. Records of previous study and language skills [https://www.daad.de/en/study-and-research-in-germany/plan-your-studies/the-german-language/ language skills]'''
 
'''e. If applicable: letter of acceptance from your higher education institution
 
f. If applying for a prospective student visa: a recognised higher education entrance qualification [https://www.daad.de/en/study-and-research-in-germany/plan-your-studies/requirements/ qualification]
 
g. Possibly a health certificate
'''
Further information: https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/einreiseundaufenthalt/-/215870
 
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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
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