3.2.1 EU citizens
Nationals of the European Union, the European Economic Area or Switzerland do not need a residence permit, but often you have to provide proof of health insurance and proof of financial resources in order to register with the residents' registration office.
3.2.2 Non-EU Nationals
After entering Germany, the visa will be converted to a residence permit for study purposes. In order to get the residence permit, you have to apply to the local immigration authorities before your visa expires:
• Step 1: You register with the municipality within one week after your arrival. Bring your passport and confirmation of your address in Lübeck, signed by the landlord as described above.
• Make an online appointment with Meldestelle Lübeck (Registration as inhabitant) at least 1 month before moving to Lübeck.
• Attend the appointment:
Bürgerservicebüro Innenstadt (Center City Office) wait until your waiting number is called Königstraße 55-57, 23552 Lübeck
• Step 2: Book an online Residence Permit Appointment with the local Immigration Authority in order to apply for the residence permit.
• Important documents are:
o Proof of financial means
o German health insurance
o your valid passport, possibly with visa, Passport-size photo
o a completed and signed housing confirmation from your landlord
o Admission letter or certificate of matriculation from your German university,
o your registration confirmation from the residents' registration office
o Service charge appx 130 Euro in cash
Generally, this will be a residence permit issued by the local immigration office (Ausländerbehörde) in the relevant university town initially for a maximum of 2 years. The residence permit can only be issued up to 3 months before the passport becomes null and void.
Medium: Visa und Aufenthaltstitel in einem Video erklärt mit Pop Up Fenstern, in denen die Unterlagen erscheinen.
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