2.2 Visa and residence permit

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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.
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? ===
=== Which documents do you (usually) need? ===


You will need:
You will need:
* a valid passport,
* a valid '''passport''',
* a proof of health insurance (see [[Health insurance|details in this chapter]]) and  
* 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]]) .
* 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]
* '''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:
In some cases you need:

Revision as of 18:04, 11 January 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