Student Applicant Visa
Germany
Last updated: December 23, 2025
9 months
$75
25 days
Medium
About this Visa
The German Student Applicant Visa lets you go to Germany to finish getting accepted to university. You use it if you have a conditional offer from a German university but haven't been fully admitted yet. This visa is active and still available. You can use this time to pass entrance exams, take language classes, or complete a preparatory course. It's designed specifically for the final step before you start your degree. This visa is different from a regular student visa because you don't have a confirmed admission letter yet. Once you get admitted to your program, you switch to a regular student visa.
Key Benefits
- Travel freely in entire Schengen area (28 European countries)
- Take university entrance exams in Germany
- Attend German language classes
- Switch to regular student visa once admitted
- Stay up to 9 months to complete admission requirements
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Must have finished high school or equivalent
- Must have conditional or provisional acceptance from German university
- Must prove you have €11,904 (about $14,000) per year
- Must have valid health insurance
- Must know German (B2 level) or English (B2 level)
- Must have no criminal record
- Must not be trying to stay in Germany illegally
Financial Requirement
You must show you have $14,000 USD per year (€11,904). You do this by opening a blocked bank account in Germany with this amount, or getting a sponsorship letter from a German resident.
Documents
- Valid passportAt least 3 months validity after return home
- Birth certificateOriginal or certified copy
- Passport photos2 passport-sized photos
- School-leaving certificateProof you finished high school or equivalent
- University letterConditional or provisional admission letter from German university
- Financial proofBlocked bank account (€11,904) or sponsorship letter
- Health insurance proofValid coverage for entire stay
- Language certificateIELTS, TOEFL, TestDaF, or Goethe (B2 level minimum)
- APS certificateRequired for Indian, Chinese, or Vietnamese citizens only
Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Visa requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Please verify all information with official government sources and consult a qualified immigration attorney before making decisions.