Residence permit

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:

1. 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.
   1. Make an online appointment with Meldestelle Lübeck (Registration as inhabitant) at least 1 month before moving to Lübeck.
   2. Attend the appointment:
      Bürgerservicebüro Innenstadt (Center City Office)
      wait until your waiting number is called
      Königstraße 55-57, 23552 Lübeck

1. Step 2: Book an online Residence Permit Appointment with the local Immigration Authority in order to apply for the residence permit.

• Important documents are:
  • Proof of financial means
  • German health insurance
  • your valid passport, possibly with visa, Passport-size photo
  • a completed and signed housing confirmation from your landlord
  • Admission letter or certificate of matriculation from your German university,
  • your registration confirmation from the residents' registration office
  • 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.

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