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International students need a National Visa for study purposes. This type of 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. | ||
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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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<loop_title>What borders are covered by a National Visa?</loop_title> | |||
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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=== Visa for Non-EU Nationals === | === Visa for Non-EU Nationals === |
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.
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.
Usually required documents include:
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).
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.
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